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We all know the stories. A student displays the tell-tale signs of a mental disorder. People around him or her notice, but never take action, and the student never receives help. The story ends with a breakdown, dangerous life choices, and in the worst cases, with the student taking his or her own life.…
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The starving artist concept has been ingrained in our minds since we were born. We have all seen a trumpet player in the subway station or an actor living on the streets asking for quarters. We have all also been warned by our parents that this would happen to us if we choose that…
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Over spring break, I spent a good seven hours shopping for a prom dress. My friends and I piled into my car and headed to the Oaks – then the Outlets, then Main Street in Ventura, and finally back to the Oaks. Meanwhile, one of my friend’s dates spent five minutes and rented a…
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When I was seven years old, I started thinking seriously about my death. I vividly remember my brother warning me about the impending end of the world in 2012, and for the following weeks it was all I could think about. I became preoccupied with the idea that soon, I too would die. Yes,…
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A short while ago, I was sitting with a group of friends, having a conversation – a very loud and very passionate conversation – about which presidential candidates actually have a shot at winning. There was, of course, shouting, snide remarks, and everything that devours the progression of ideas. But the real problem with…
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In his 2014 State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed a $10.10 minimum wage – $2.85 higher than the current federal mandate of $7.25 an hour. On the tails of our latest recession, the minimum wage has become a hotly debated issue. The debate hinges on two economic models: one that foresees a…
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Tom Brady, LeBron James, Derek Jeter. Almost everyone across America knows who these people are, and what sports they play. That’s because they play the “real” sports: football, basketball, and baseball. However, there are plenty of other less popular sports that don’t receive the widespread recognition and credit that they should. Some people claim…
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I don’t really remember what we were talking about, but a few weeks ago I managed to use the phrase “colored people” when talking to my friend. Now, I myself am not white. But this phrase kinda freaked out my friend, and she responded with “no, you can’t say that! It’s offensive! You have…
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In a move that would effectively enforce mandatory vaccinations for all students attending public schools, two California State Senators recently introduced a bill aimed at eliminating the state’s “personal belief exemption” for vaccinations. Currently, California’s personal belief exemption allows parents to cite religious and philosophical beliefs in addition to medical necessity as reasons not…
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If one more over sensualized hamburger advertisement is shown, I may never eat another burger. Seeing a relatively attractive woman in a bikini chowing down on a hamburger in slow motion cannot possibly be the best way to advertise fast food. Nonetheless, more and more of these ads crop up every day. Somehow, companies…