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Brighter side: Coins, fountains, and wishes

By: Jacob Mattie, Opinions Editor Throwing coins into fountains, to the best of my knowledge, has no wish-granting powers. Trust me; I’ve thrown many coins into many fountains and I’ve yet to notice any tendency for these wishes to come true. I’m not likely to stop anytime soon though — although it costs a few dollars on occasion, I’ve found that flipping the odd coin is a powerful way to stay engaged with the world around me. To be clear, I’m far from rich. Rent and groceries outpace my wages, which really pay more in experience and good vibes than anything…

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