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RU student discovers eye school

By GABRIELLE THEROUX
STAFF WRITER  

Renee Theroux said getting accepted into optometry school was the happiest moment of her life.

Recently, Theroux was accepted into the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Mass. Reading the letter of acceptance had “lifted a weight off my shoulders,” she said.

She claimed obtaining an optometry degree improves her chances for a career in today’s economy. She said she feels a “sense of security” knowing she will be independently supporting herself.

Theroux said her acceptance into Boston greatly increased her passion for eyes and helping others. “It’s a relief and just so surreal how my future is coming together,” she said.

She stated this achievement proves her effort at Rutgers to compensate for community college succeeded. She will graduate Rutgers this fall and greatly looks forward to pursuing optometry, she said.

By KATIE BALDASARRE
STAFF WRITER  

Nick Baldasarre is pursuing his love for architecture by studying abroad in Italy.

Baldasarre got the opportunity of a life time by studying in Italy in spring of 2010. Studying in Italy was one of the best events in his life, he says.

“I was able to see famous structures instead of just reading about them in textbooks,” Baldasarre said.

His experience helps add creativity to his models he creates in the studio, he says. “It gives me an edge over the other architects at school,” says Baldasarre. Baldasarre is almost finished with his degree.

He is starting his masters and hopes to graduate in the spring of 2013.

By KRISTY BURKHARDT
STAFF WRITER  

Terri Burkhardt may have finally found antibiotics to help cure her quadriplegic husband, Karl.

“They were having trouble diagnosing him, because the Lyme tests were coming out negative. I never gave up and just kept searching for answers and we finally found help,” she said.

Karl has Bartonella and Lyme disease, which have paralyzed him from the neck down. He has been like this for the past three years.

A Florida doctor diagnosed and began to treat Burkhardt, and these events changed their lives. Seeing improvements in her husband’s health condition has given Terri hope for his recovery.

Karl’s health is slowly improving and that is thanks to his loving wife. Her positive outlook and perseverance has made a brighter future for her husband and their family.