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A tattoo is essentially just a permanent marking done on the skin by a needle or a set of needles. We all know what they are, but do we all like them? No. In fact, many people even go as far as to hate them and consider them vulgar and unprofessional.
But is it even really that deep? Also no. It’s just a permanent marking on someone’s skin, so why all the drama? Continue reading “The Illogical Stigma Around Tattoos”
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It seems like nowadays everyone is too busy shaming or disregarding feminists for their complaints on our government’s lack of equality and equity to actually listen to the valid things they have to say—one of these things being the ongoing issue with the wage gap among genders.
So, first of all, what is the wage gap? Continue reading “Women Demand Equality”
The number “1-800-273-8255” is not only the title of one of the most popular songs made by the rapper Logic—it is also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
The Lifeline launched on January 1st, 2005 and answered over 46,000 calls in that year, but in 2018 alone, it received about 2.2 million calls. Continue reading “Why We Have Suicide Prevention Month”
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Senior year signifies that it’s only a matter of time before you start your life outside of high school, and a great way to commence that journey is by applying to college. It’s not the easiest or most fun thing in the world to do, but it is fruitful as it is thrilling in the best way possible.
The best thing to do to begin this process on the right foot is to make a plan. Over the summer, you should have taken a look at some schools on the internet and gotten an idea for what you want from a college or university. But if you didn’t, that’s ok— there’s still time left. Continue reading “Wake Up, Seniors! It’s Time to go to College.”
Disney announced a few weeks ago the actress that would take on the role of Ariel in the upcoming live-action of the Little Mermaid: Halle Bailey. Many were thrilled about the choice of actress, given Halle is not the typical red-haired, white girl; she’s black. Because of that, many took it upon themselves to get worked up for no reason and even be publicly racist on social media. Continue reading “Upholding a Diverse Disney: The Little Mermaid Live-Action”
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Despite the constant reminder that there’s always danger wherever we go, and all the terrible news that can be seen on television every day, you’re not in as much danger as you might think. Violence has actually experienced a big drop these past two decades with one exception: hate crimes. And it might all be our government’s fault. Continue reading “Amid the Decrease in Violence in America, Hate Crimes Rise”
Our hair is a part of ourselves that we can’t disregard. It’s always there, prominent when you look at yourself in the mirror; always there for you to make changes to it by exploring a new style or color that you like, or by cutting a significant portion of it, or even by shaving it all off. But although there are many things that you can change about your hair, there is something that you cannot: its heritage. Continue reading “Hair-tage: A Photoessay”
If you ever decide to roam the city of Miami without a destination in mind, you will be surprised at the wide variety of cultures, languages, accents, ethnicities, and flavors that you can find. You could turn around the corner and find a Cuban cafe and a Nicaraguan fritanga restaurant and then walk another block and find a place that sells “fajas” or waist trainers from Colombia and a Venezuelan antique store. Continue reading “Miami’s Specialty: Cultural Diversity”
Despite PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s constant claim that their main goal is to stop harsh and immoral treatment towards animals, it turns out that even they have forgotten about it. There have been a few cases that showcase that PETA is not as saintlike as they declare to be. Continue reading “The problem with PETA”
(This article was written by Mason Jar Butterfly and me).
The phenomenal introduction of Korean entertainment and culture around the world, alternatively known as the Hallyu wave, took storm in the late 2000s. Three top companies—SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment—are the sole leaders of the industry’s globalization. What started in merely Seoul, South Korea has since branched out towards the entirety of Southeastern Asia and has made landfall in Europe and the Americas, making history every day. Continue reading “The Rise of K-Pop in the West”
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