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Alternative healing

Does hypnotherapy really work?

By Cori Frayer

Hypnosis has long been widely accepted and practiced by professional athletes like Tiger Woods, David Beckham and Mark McGuire to improve concentration, perfect form, visualize optimal performance and overcome self-doubt. Former Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson even insists daily hypnosis was a crucial element to bringing home the team's six NBA Championship titles.

Cheaper College?

A growing group of lawmakers is promising to lower the long-term cost of college, but is it just more hot air?

By W.J. Hennigan and Dana Khraiche

There's been no shortage of politicians promising to make college more affordable - though to date, they've not delivered. That could change this year. After two years of student loan interest hikes and cuts to student aid programs, a coalition of lawmakers has emerged pledging to bring down the long-term cost of college.

Race against time

What pushes amateur drivers to hurtle themselves through parking lot obstacle courses at insane speeds? For Valley student Manfred Reysser it's the thrill of the challenge.

By Adam Stern

The Toyota Celica lunges off the line and makes a sharp right turn directly into a slalom. Right around the first cone, then left, then right again, the silver car carefully avoids the pylons as it glides back and forth. Accelerating out of the slalom, driver Manfred Reysser peers out of his helmet and sizes up the next set of obstacles.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

What to do before leaving for spring break

By Skylar Audesirk

March has finally arrived and spring break is quickly approaching. You've rounded up the band, picked a destination and laid some ground plans. Now, it's time to prepare for departure. Any smooth vacation requires detailed at-home preparation so you don't have to sweat the small stuff while you're tanning on the beach.

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