Blasting music filled the air. People were enjoying their time. And another tragedy occurred. October 1st, 2017. A gunman, safely and slyly nested in his hotel room, fired a deadly volley of metal Reapers into an unassuming crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to New York Times, Stephen Paddock, with…
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College Applications and Stress: Mental Preparations
As each year goes by, there is another set of eleventh graders transitioning into their last year of high school. We all know what that means: college applications! The rigorous fight that each individual student has put up throughout their journey of high school is finally coming to an end with the last boss; college…
“Happiness”
People are always asked if their happy or not, however what does happy mean. Happy is one of the hardest word to define. In society, the number one thing that people want to be is to be happy. However, most people think that money and success is the way to be happy. However, psychological studies…
What is perfectionism?
“Wow, what a perfectionist!” When people compliment the results of someone’s work, they frequently use the term “perfectionist.” Often, the word is used to refer to someone who is good at everything and produces high-quality results. It is sometimes used in a positive connotation, complementing the flawlessness and precision of one’s work. However, who do…
ColourPop’s First Ever In-Store Launch
Ever since the birth of ColourPop Cosmetics from Seed Beauty in 2014, Colourpop has exclusively been sold online. ColourPop is now known as one of the fastest growing online makeup brands, offering the best quality and affordable makeup products. Initially best known for their lipsticks, they have expanded their brand by offering new varieties in…
Are Dogs All Fun and Games?
Most people picture dogs as a member of a family, a companion to play with when you are lonely, and a furry little creature to bring joy into your life. Sure, dogs have their perks and spending time with it can relieve some stress, but have you ever thought about how a dog can add…
Time To Be Equal
“What does feminism mean to you?” I asked. “Feminism to me is inequality,” said one 17-year-old male student, who is a current junior in an international school in Korea. “To me, this whole ideology of feminism began with some good intention, but soon took a long turn when a few participants attempted to utilize it…
A Valuable Victory
New Jersey’s new state law mandating life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of a sex crime and murdering a victim under 18 has become a valuable victory for the mother of a child rape victim. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, a person is abused in United States every 9 seconds. And…
Black Lives Matters Explained
“Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter!” All of us have heard this phrase more recently than in the past with the protests that are currently happening throughout the United States. Most of us have some degree of knowledge about the Black Lives Matter movement, however there are many unanswered questions or misconceptions of this movement….
What it Takes to be an Artist
As it has always been, art is further attracting students in America to enter into the field of craft and architecture. However, research reveals that not all students who major in art enter into this professional field. In the study ”Artists Report Back” by BFAMFAPhD in 2014, only 10% of the art major students become…