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Becoming comfortable in my own skin
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From a very young age, I knew I was gay. To be exact, I am a nonbinary pansexual, which means I don’t identify as a boy or a girl, and I am attracted to everyone. As a kid who grew up in a very heteronormative household, I never thought about anything outside of that.…
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High school athletes continue their sport into college
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A s senior athletes close out their final season of their high school career, many consider continuing their sport into college. Recruiters from all across the country seek out the top high school students to induct into their high level college programs. Although not all students choose to participate in the most elite programs,…
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Eating disorders destroy teen lives
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As modern media has evolved, teenagers across the world have adopted a negative mindset about body image. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), an eating disorder will affect at least 28.8 million people in America, totaling to about 9 percent of the population. The stigma around eating disorders…
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Mask mandates are being repealed around the US
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According to the CDC, as of March 2, the current 7-day moving average of new deaths has decreased 18.8 percent, dropping the numbers to 1,674, compared with the previous 7-day moving average of 2,063. These numbers are public and are updated regularly through an online website (Center for Disease Control: Coronavirus), seven states have…
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Gender neutral bathrooms can’t stay locked
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When I first started at this school, I was extremely happy that there was a gender neutral bathroom. This eased my thought of having to go into a bathroom I was uncomfortable in. However, the first time I tried to use it, it was locked. I tried again a few days later and it…
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Betty White passes away at 99 years old
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On Dec. 31 2021, Betty White, a beloved actress among many, passed away at the age of 99. White was best known for her comedic work on numerous television shows and movies. White was 63 when the “Golden Girls,” a seven season sitcom, premiered. White grew up in the Los Angeles area which allowed…
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“Hellbound,” shocks the audience with its thrilling plot
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Fresh off the release of “Squid Game,” a new Korean show “Hellbound” came out on Nov. 19. This new show is bringing old Korean tales to life in a thrilling and action packed horror. Much like Squid Game, “Hellbound,” is a Netflix original series that takes place in South Korea. In this show,…
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“Eternals” brings diversity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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With a new set of superheroes and a storyline inspired by Greek mythology, the movie “Eternals” arrived in theaters on Nov. 5 and boasts new and diverse characters unlike other Marvel movies seen before. While not staying in one location or time, the movie took place a year after Endgame, another Marvel movie released…
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Trans rights rally promotes message
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On Thursday Oct. 28 at the Civic Arts Plaza, Remi Parise, sophomore, led students to fight for recognition and awareness of the LGBTQ community at the Transgender Rights Rally. Participants held up signs and flags in hopes that the people passing by would recognize and support this movement in the community. “I started doing…
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Squid Game brings a new perspective to wealth
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The new Netflix show “Squid Game” was released, and viewers are already beginning to anticipate a new season. Even though the show is not originally in English, many people have been raving about the emotions this show will bring to you within the first season. The show starts with a company gathering 456 random…