Art education needs to be taken more seriously
It never ceases to amaze me that every time education budgets get tightened, art programs are the first to get cut. So much evidence points to art’s importance in a child’s development – and not just in abstract thought. According to dosomething.org, students who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic […]
It’s time to start taking climate change seriously
A report issued last Monday by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says the planet will reach the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by as early as 2030. Many consequences will arise if we exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius, including “more heatwaves and hot summers, greater sea level rise, and, […]
Kavanaugh’s confirmation should be a call to action
In the last few weeks, America has been watching the Senate as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford has courageously come forward with allegations that Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, had sexually assaulted her at a party in high school. On Saturday, Judge Kavanaugh was confirmed into the U.S. Supreme Court. Much like they did with sexual […]
Internships make your college degree more valuable
College is by far one of the hardest things I have ever done. If I had a dollar for every time I asked myself, “is this worth it?,” I would probably be able to pay off my student loans. From middle school to high school, teachers, parents and basically every other adult on the planet […]
‘Star Wars’ Kylo Ren is under-appreciated
Many “Star Wars” fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with a new villain, Kylo Ren. After “The Last Jedi,” I think it’s time to admit that Kylo Ren is an awesome villain in the “Star Wars” franchise. Up until “The Force Awakens,” the villains of “Star Wars” — Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku, General Grievous […]
Retail workers are people too
Every job has its ups and downs, and, while everyone insists that retail is hell on earth, a retail job is not always the worst thing in the world. I won’t lie: I work at a pretty well-known retail store, and I love it, but there are definitely some downsides. I’ve worked at my current […]
Addiction killed Mac Miller, not Ariana
Rapper Mac Miller’s death from an apparent drug overdose at the young age of 26 took the internet and his fans by surprise on Friday. Shortly after the news of his death circulated, some of Mac Miller’s fans took to Twitter and Instagram, horrifically blaming Ariana Grande for her ex’s death. Mac Miller and Ariana Grande […]
Fleetwood Mac is still relevant
One of my favorite bands, Fleetwood Mac has recently announced an upcoming U.S. tour. For those of you who, for some reason, do not know who Fleetwood Mac is, I would be happy to enlighten you: Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. Many people would argue that the band […]
Do we have enough diversity in mainstream media?
The conversation about diversity and representation in Hollywood has become greater in the last couple of years, as people are beginning to realize how certain groups of people are underrepresented in movies and in mainstream media. Stacy L. Smith, founding director of the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication […]
Your Pelvic Health
Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. This condition can be embarrassing and inconvenient, impacting one’s quality of life. Understanding the causes and exploring treatment options can help manage and potentially resolve this distressing issue. Causes of Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence can be caused by […]