Deciding where you want to go to college is no easy task. Getting accepted into the correct college can be yet another challenge. Though it may sound exciting to attend an extremely selective, competitive university, perhaps it is not the best thing for everyone. Enrolling in a university that is very selective can bring challenges. […]
Stop ‘canceled’ culture
In a world where celebrities’ lives are at everyone’s fingertips and “social media influencers” are all the rage, it can be easy to be quick to judge them for their mistakes. The young people within our society have developed a “canceled culture” in which well-known internet personalities or celebrities who are problematic can be shunned […]
Immigrants are people, too
Coming off of the recent government shutdown, which ended Jan. 25, immigration and border control have been common topics in the news. It is no secret that President Donald J. Trump has been advocating for a border wall between the United States and Mexico since his presidential campaign began. He declared a national emergency to […]
Instagram likes do not equate to beauty
There are currently 77.6 million active users on Instagram, and among those accounts are Instagram models, influencers and celebrities. Among the top followed accounts are Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Nicki Minaj. If one were to look up a picture of these public figures a few years back, the comparison would […]
Social media accountability is a powerful tool
Looking at society today, Americans have nearly too much access to the lives of those in the limelight. Romance, scandals, triumphs or failures: Social media’s immediate, easy access to information has caused many an uproar all across the globe, and rightfully so. Within the past decade, numerous scandals have popped up all over the internet […]
To conquer toxic masculinity start by holding other men accountable
During these times its nearly impossible to go on social media without seeing the polarizing commentary regarding political issues. The latest thing to divide the internet has been a controversial Gillette ad. In short, the ad asks men to do better, stop making excuses and hold each other accountable for our actions. While the message […]
Pause before going to grad school
I have heard the terrifying phrase, “A bachelor’s degree is the new high school degree,” far too many times for comfort. As a student, the idea that all the hard work, stress and accumulation of debt caused by a college education has become average and unimpressive is completely petrifying. In the past, graduating high school […]
Equality is more complex than some may think
After the presidential inauguration in January 2017, nearly 500,000 people marched in Washington, D.C., and in many other cities around the world. Two years have passed and Americans are still marching. The Women’s March is a social movement of intersectional feminism, which includes people from all marginalized groups. Those who are a part of the […]
Ditch your unnatural cosmetics
When walking down the hygiene aisles of a store, colorful products with catchy names may entice you to make a purchase. While “Tropical Ocean Breeze” body wash may sound like a nice, refreshing time in the shower, in reality, hygiene products often contain toxic chemicals. Just because a product is sold in stores does not […]
Men are allowed to have feelings
As the so-called “protectors” of women and children, men are consistently encouraged to hide their true feelings to keep up a strong facade. This, in turn, evokes a tendency for men to be emotionally dishonest with their significant others, families, friends and, most importantly, themselves. This leads to miscommunication, misplaced emotional responses, and an all-around […]