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First Take: 27 candles

18.05.2024 10

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Nick Fenley Sun Staff Writer

First Take: Enjoying the last breezes

11.05.2024 30

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First Take: Relishing the rap beef

So far this year, there has been a lot of drama between rappers unfolding online, and I’ve been enjoying that I can just kick back and eat it up...

04.05.2024 30

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First Take: Please don't grab my press badge

At an event earlier this month, I met this guy from out of state who was helping out with an initiative, so, naturally, my point of contact and I...

29.04.2024 30

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First Take: Writer anniversary

Today’s a very special day for me – and no, it’s not because it’s “4.20.” Instead, it’s the three-year anniversary of when I first...

20.04.2024 20

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First Take: Twitter reactions

Among the things I used to cover were articles focused on running down some of the funniest, shadiest, or most heartfelt (depending on the subject...

13.04.2024 8

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First Take: Crusade against condiments

For basically as long as I can remember, I’ve never been a fan of condiments. Like, I can’t stand ketchup or mustard, and I only use a bit of...

06.04.2024 4

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First Take: LinkedIn bridges

Before coming to the Yuma Sun, I worked in entertain-ment news for about two and a half years. On top of making some good friends in the industry –...

30.03.2024 10

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First Take: Shut up and give me my ginger ale!

I was recently out in Phoenix for a bit to chill with some friends and meet some new people. I met up with someone at a sports bar in Midtown, and –...

23.03.2024 10

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First Take: FFA days

Fair season is right around the corner, and it commen-ced earlier this month over in my native Imperial County. As a result, I’m left thinking about...

16.03.2024 4

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First Take: 'Did you take my cart?'

During a recent grocery store outing, I returned to my parked cart with a loaf of bread to be greeted by some lady inquiring, “Did you put my things...

09.03.2024 6

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First Take: Skiing in Maine (poorly)

Back in early January, I took a quick trip to the northeast to take advantage of cheap plane tickets. After landing in Boston (where I had an AMAZING...

02.03.2024 10

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First Take: Gaming revival

I sent my friend in Boston some money to source parts and build me a computer. He mailed it out last week, and I just finished setting it up with his...

24.02.2024 4

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First Take: Where's my green thumb?

My dad, paternal grandpar-ents, maternal grandpa-rents, and some of my late great-grandparents all have something in common: they all have (or, in the...

17.02.2024 7

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First Take: YouTube chronicles No. 1

I have a small YouTube channel where I do recaps of all the Real House-wives franchises. I don’t talk about any other TV shows or news topics –...

10.02.2024 7

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First Take: Support your local library. Now!

I recently got a Yuma County Library District card, and it had been YEARS since I had a public library card. I frequented the library in college, but...

27.01.2024 10

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First take: I LOVE the YPD sign by E. 16th St. and S. 1st Ave.

I just want to take a moment to appreciate the Yuma Police Depart-ment’s roadside display that’s just west of the intersection of East 16th Street...

20.01.2024 6

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First take: Marine biology bro

Back in first grade, we had a “career day” where we were supposed to arrive at school dressed up as whatever profession we wanted to eventually...

13.01.2024 7

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First take: Acknowledging ex-friends

Back in April 2021, I fell out with my best friend of eight-and-a-half years, and we hadn’t spoken at all since then. We share a mutual friend and...

06.01.2024 6

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First take: Hometown appreciation comes with age

Despite growing up 45 minutes west, I’m only now starting to take the time to learn about and cherish some of the things that make this section of...

30.12.2023 10

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First Take: Hiding from the holiday chaos

With the year coming to a close and Christmas being less than 48 hours away, people are scrambling to get their last-minute gifts and holiday-party...

23.12.2023 9

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First Take: The magical genre of 'comfort shows'

Honestly, I’m terrible with watching new TV shows and movies. It’s rare for me to check out new projects right when they premiere, and I only...

16.12.2023 10

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'Peopled out?' You're not alone!

The holidays are in full swing, and it’s time for introverts to slap on a brave face and mingle with others. I’m already exhausted. I love...

09.12.2023 10

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First Take: Somewhere between Arizona and Vermont

In mid-2019, I moved from my native Imperial Valley to Burlington, Vermont, for nearly two years. It was fairly short-term, so I wanted to be...

02.12.2023 4

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First Take: The eternal hunt for shirts that I don't have to tuck in

When it comes to formal-ish events, I always wind up facing the same dreaded battle: Do I have to tuck in my shirt? Now, don’t get me wrong, I...

25.11.2023 6

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