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Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun

Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun

Vinh Tran
March 1, 2016
Having one’s childhood ripped from them is something that the world cannot silently ignore yet some choose to.
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“Free Kesha”: an outcry from victims everywhere

Summer Thomad
February 29, 2016
Sony Music has denied Kesha freedom from her contractual obligation to alleged abuser, producer Dr. Luke.
Satire: Social justice warriors, true freedom fighters

Satire: Social justice warriors, true freedom fighters

Vinh Tran
February 23, 2016
Over the years, people have gotten more easier to offend, even if whatever they were offended by was unintentional. In this article, I will show you how to properly address sensitive topics, while being politically correct.
A future to believe in

A future to believe in

Summer Thomad
February 19, 2016
After attending a rally for a presidential candidate, I am inspired to step up and have a more active role in choosing who serves in our nation's government.
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There goes the fear

Summer Thomad
February 11, 2016
Fear can often dictate our life choices, and is something that I have struggled to overcome.
Love Yourself(ie)

Love Yourself(ie)

Summer Thomad
February 4, 2016
Millennials have created a space on the web to express their individuality and embrace their self-worth through the social phenomenon of the selfie.
Nicktoons, a splat from the past

Nicktoons, a splat from the past

Vinh Tran
February 4, 2016
Upcoming crossover movie, "Nicktoons" has been announced by Paramount Pictures to cater towards children today that didn't experience the classic cartoons. Have you ever wondered how do the classic Nicktoon characters feel about the current state of Saturday morning cartoons?
PRO/CON: Enough is enough: America’s problem with gun control

PRO/CON: Enough is enough: America’s problem with gun control

Summer Thomad
January 27, 2016
Gun control has been an on-going problem within the U.S.; in order for any progress to be made, Americans must be willing to adapt to new ideas and abide by new safety regulations.
PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang

PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang

Vinh Tran
January 27, 2016
With recent action taken against the constitutional right to bear arms, is it morally acceptable to revoke these rights?
In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory

Summer Thomad
January 15, 2016
After losing my mother, life seems somewhat unrecognizable; I now have to relearn how to lead a normal life after this life altering event.
How to life hack your entire life

How to life hack your entire life

Vinh Tran
January 15, 2016
Life hacks are a trend in social media in which the poster insists that the standard way of doing a task is ‘totally’ wrong. Here’s why they should be left in the soil to rot.
Old Years resolutions

Old Year’s resolutions

Vinh Tran
January 7, 2016
After a decade and a half of New Year's parties, I have gotten sick of promising lies to myself that will never see the light of day.

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