On this edition we’re asking students... well they’re back from the break for one thing. They’ve had a little time at home. It’s the new year 2015 and we’re asking them: “How ya doing on that New Year’s Resolution?” Here’s what they had to say.

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Dave: Hello everyone Dave Blanks here with Dave on the Mall and on this edition we’re asking students…well they’re back from the break for one thing. They’ve had a little time at home. It’s the new year 2015 and we’re asking them: “How ya doing on that New Year’s Resolution?” Here’s what they had to say.

Voice 1: My New Years Resolution? Actually I’m doing pretty good so far. It was umm I was not going to listen to music while I study in the library.

Voice 2: I didn’t make one. I thought they were fickle.

Voice 3: Aww pretty good. It’s to be more on time places.

Voice 4: Well me New Years Resolution was to actually delete my facebook so I was successful. I got rid of it. I didn’t see any need for it.

Voice 5: Doing good so far. My resolution was to come here and kick butt and it’s been a great first week so far.

Voice 6: I decided this year my resolution was going to be no more resolutions.

Voice 7: Good actually…to get back into my workout routine and…Oh I had two…to finsh my PhD.

Voice 8: I actually didn’t make any this year…I never keep them…and then I look at them a few months later and realize I didn’t keep them and it’s just depressing.

Voice 9: Pretty Good! Just eat healthier.

Voice 10: My resolution was actually to practice pool more so I could beat my Dad because he has a big ego! So that’s what I’m doing now.

Voice 11: I was gonna quit smoking but it’s not really worked out too well.

Voice 12: Oh I didn’t make one honestly man so I guess I’m doing great.

Voice 13: My New Years resolution was to not procrastinate and I’m actually doing pretty well so far.

Voice 14: haha Okay (you doing okay?) Ahhhh no. Okay my New Year’s Resolution is to be kind and to listen soo haha two really hard things! (and you’re doing poorly at that?) Well It’s just hard to measure. (are you still continuing to work on that?) I am hopefully for the rest of my life.

Thanks to: Audrey, Ryan, Tyler, Danielle, Karen, Eli, Alex, Eric, Myra, Rebecca, Carly, Thomas, Ashley, Katie, Liz and Haley.

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