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Age appropriateness is vital in the dance industry
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In second grade, I begged my parents to let me do competitive dance. However, they were extremely hesitant due to how unsuitable the dance competition world can be for kids. From revealing costumes to inappropriate moves, the industry of dance can be unsuitable for children. In order to create a safe and age appropriate…
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Free speech is in – only if it sells
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Social media is often viewed as a modern-day public square. And, to a certain extent, it may feel that way. Whether it’s memes, cooking videos or gossip, it seems as if there are scarce limits to what we can post online. However, if given some thought, some of the most widespread and popular public…
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The curse of the older sister
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I used to wish I could go back in time to redo my past mistakes. I would want to answer a test question differently, say something that I regretted withholding or maybe just order a different coffee from Starbucks. However, I have come to realize that I do not want or need a time…
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Solitude provides inner peace for the mind
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“She was happy. She lived for herself and enjoyed her own company. They called it loneliness, she knew it was freedom.” My thumb lingered over the quote on my carefully-crafted pinterest feed, not quite sure if I had read it correctly. Having seen one too many dystopian movies, I am never hesitant to admit…
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Dark humor fails to excuse racism
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I have often been labeled as “too sensitive” to the jokes my peers make, so I tend to keep my mouth shut when I am frustrated with what they have to say. But when an acquaintance looked me dead in the eye to tell me that he hates Black people, then paused and giggled…
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High school is the killer of self-expression
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As a high schooler, I can confidently say that we are in our most insecure and self-conscious ages, but simultaneously at the age where everyone is trying to figure out who they are. The process of discovering yourself and who you are as a person is not linear, and everyone has their ups and…
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Some sequels are not created equal
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There are plenty of movies that deserve to have a sequel to their story, but there are also many where a continuation is just pointless. For years, movie franchises have produced parts two, three, four, etc, and the majority have not reached the same fame as the original. I enjoy a new idea with…
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Reading for enjoyment is dying
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Whenever I tell someone I read for pleasure they are genuinely shocked. I read over 12 books a year, which is not a lot, but most people are surprised that someone my age has the time and enjoys reading. There are many reasons why people dislike reading, one of the most prominent being that…
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Project Pan should be the expectation
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Since the new year, a trend called “Project Pan” has become popular on “TikTok.” Project Pan is a challenge to use up all of the beauty and hygiene products that one currently has before buying anything new. At the end of each month, content creators show their favorite products that they finished and would…
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Slowing down is not a crime
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It was a windy January evening, and as I drove home, adhering to the same rules as four-way stops since the traffic lights were shut down, I paused. This must mean that the power at my house had gone out. For a moment, I panicked. I proceeded to walk into my home and noticed…