Jun 29
Did you know that 80% of ten-year-old children are afraid of becoming fat? And that around 90% of 15-17 year-old girls want to change at least one aspect of their appearance? Or that girls are three times more likely than boys to have a negative body image? What’s the reason behind these startling statistics? The …
May 31
“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” ~ Kate Moss, 2009 Or at least that’s Kate Moss’ take on things. In 2009, Kate Moss was highly criticized for publicizing such a dangerous, and detrimental motto. Mainstream media and bloggers alike slammed her for setting such a poor example when it came to the body image …
Apr 16
California community college introducing a two-tiered tuition system for a spot in class Higher education is perhaps one of the most controversial and hot button topics that come up on an almost perennial basis. The current debate revolving around universities and colleges hones in on high tuition rates and budget cuts. While students feel frustrated …
Mar 19
What type of higher education is best for you? I have written countless articles that revolve around the topic of college, and the significance of a college education. As a college student myself, I am a firm believer that education is an important tool that will benefit young people in the future. However, the worldwide …
Feb 27
Do you remember the first time you learned what the “American Dream” was? For me, it was in junior high, when I was taught why the colonists had come to America years ago. I was also told that the American Dream connects to the Declaration of Independence, when Jefferson said that everyone was entitled to …
Feb 20
Not long ago I wrote a blog post on the changes that President Obama wants to bring to universities. Many of his changes revolved around student loans, and helping young people get the best out of their higher education experiences. The president has been calling for education changes in rapid succession, and recently asked Congress …
Feb 13
When we think of the homeless population, it is sometimes hard to understand all the differing circumstances of how these individuals lost their homes and also why they are unable to break the cycle of homelessness. I’d like to highlight challenges faced by homeless youth and how their particular condition is in dire need of …
Feb 13
Education has been an issue that I have touched upon time and time again, and many times I have mentioned the ill reputed No Child Left Behind law. The law, which was revamped under former President George W. Bush’s term, has left a bitter mark on teachers and schools across the nation. Thousands of teachers, …
Feb 09
American children face a new and exciting environment, especially in their preschools and elementary schools. The faces, languages, and cultures of children in our country are incredibly diversified, offering a huge opportunity for kids to learn about families that are different from theirs. In large part, this diversity is being embraced, as is evident with …
Feb 09
For many young people, listening to music while walking down the street has become a pretty common practice. Thousands of students on college campuses, as well as high school and middle school students, can be seen bopping about to their iPods or mp3 players. However, there is a major issue coming out of this new …
