Over the past years, I have noticed that men with jewelery are getting viewed differently than males who do not have jewelry. When males start putting on earrings, rings, piercings, and so on, they fall under the umbrella of a sort of “gangster” stereotype. This can cause these men to have disadvantages in society compared…
What is ‘The Hum’?
At its prime in the darkest, quietest nights, it creeps in and stays there, making a permanent home inside your mind. Known as ‘The Hum,’ this phenomenon has stirred people all around the world. As strange as it may sound, ‘The Hum’ is a widely-experienced phenomenon involving reports of a low hum that is heard…
The Indivisible Fight Back
It all began with a Google document. “Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda” was a 26-page, public Google document created by former progressive congressional staffers who wanted to fight the Trump agenda by sharing “insider” info on how to successfully influence Congress. The document was published in mid-December and instantly became widely…
FBLA Moving on to Nationals
Just this past weekend, FBLA’s (Future Business Leaders of America) state tournament took place with various counties sending their winners to compete for the title of state champion. With the tournament concluded, students of Centennial HIgh School are looking forward to the national competition, which is taking place this summer. With their club being bigger…
The Nomination of Neil Gorsuch: Termination or Emanation of American Values?
The presidential nominee for Justice of the Supreme Court was confirmed Friday, April 7, following the use of the republican “Trump” card that altered the percentage of votes needed by the senate to nominate a potential candidate. Neil Gorsuch, current judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, is regarded by conservatives as a heroic…
The Perks of Bilingualism
Did you know that more than half of the world’s population is bilingual? In a world of great linguistic diversity, speaking two languages rather than just one is a power of a very special kind. Bilingualism has been shown to have many social and lifestyle advantages, allowing multi-tongued people to connect to larger communities that…
Philanthropic Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and philanthropy are two concepts that typically do not mix well. However, some laudable companies have taken the initiative to make profit while giving back to community. These companies include TOMS, Yoobi, Freitag, and many more. They have undeniably contributed to society and have kept the economy from being selfish and money-driven. Although they…
Driving Animals to Their Deaths
According to a study conducted by Culture Change, a total of more than 400 million innocent street animals are killed by motorists annually in the U.S., while each day, approximately 190 million motor vehicles are on the road and more than 1 million animals are hit by these vehicles.Although the victims vary from mammals to…
Healthier Lifestyles
For the new year, many people have made the resolution to live a healthier lifestyle. The third month of 2017 has passed and we are now entering April. Unfortunately, people have already given up on fitness and health due to the lack of motivation. Many think that in order to see a change, money has…
Should You Take the AP Exams?
The end of the school year is slowly approaching, and the beginning of AP Exams looms on the horizon. The AP Exams take place in May and cover subjects ranging from Chemistry to European History. But are these AP Exams really necessary? Although the AP program might help to better prepare students for college, these…