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Gather ‘round children, this will be disappointing

Vinh Tran
December 1, 2016
Numerous people are complaining about their president, even when they can't do anything about the outcome of the election.
I am thankful for...

I am thankful for…

Vinh Tran
November 4, 2016
When I was younger, I had completely different things I was thankful for during the Thanksgiving time. I'm not sure if it's a mix of cynicism or the fact that the 'truth' about Thanksgiving has been exposed.
You like Iron Maiden? Name five songs right now

“You like Iron Maiden? Name five songs right now”

Vinh Tran
October 30, 2016
Everyone should be allowed to enjoy music without fear of prejudice.
Mumbling≠Artistry

Mumbling≠Artistry

Vinh Tran
October 13, 2016
Hip hop and rap music are an ever-changing genre that differentiates itself from decade to decade. But the most recent trend for rappers today is to rely on autotune and sing with inaudible lyrics.
Opinions? What are those?

Opinions? What are those?

Vinh Tran
October 2, 2016
John Lennon once said "We're bigger than Jesus," which enraged thousands Christians and even the Ku Klux Klan. Today, if I was to say that pizza is an overrated food item, I would have tomatoes thrown at me until the end of time.
#Adulting—a fancy way to say incompetence

#Adulting—a fancy way to say incompetence

Vinh Tran
September 15, 2016
The #adulting is the latest trend to catch the attention of teenagers and parents alike.
Living the anti-social social life

Living the anti-social social life

Vinh Tran
May 12, 2016
The phrase "please leave me alone" will always be interpreted as spiteful and negative. But people do not understand that the constant annoyances of other people's concerns occurs so frequently throughout the day.
DLC: Don’t listen (to the) customers

DLC: Don’t listen (to the) customers

Vinh Tran
April 28, 2016
Oh boy! 2016 sure has a lot of great games coming out—too bad you will have to spend upwards to $100 to enjoy one of them at it's fullest.
Homework doesn’t work out

Homework doesn’t work out

Vinh Tran
April 22, 2016
Having to constantly pick up my head and tape my eyes open during the day is a major annoyance. If only homework didn't take so much of my time, I would be ready for any school day.
PRO/CON: Let’s get physical

PRO/CON: Let’s get physical

Vinh Tran
April 7, 2016
Learning in an environment where technology replaces the old pen and paper method of taking notes makes me wonder, “does this really need to be replaced?”
Dear Diary, this is how my Spring Break went...

Dear Diary, this is how my Spring Break went…

Vinh Tran
March 30, 2016
What did you do over Spring Break? Because mine was pretty interesting.
Ever since I was a little boy...

Ever since I was a little boy…

Vinh Tran
March 9, 2016
Gender role classification denies freedom and restricts the skills of those who want to break away from the social standard.

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