We live in a world where people do not value the individual lives that devise our society. We perceive life through a lens of skewed perception, only able to see the world through our eyes, but some effort...

Last week, I watched a video that went viral wherein an African American female at San Francisco State University interrogated a White male for wearing dreadlocks, a hairstyle associated with African ethnic...

This month the show “The 100,” killed off the character Alexa. She was one of the few characters on television that was gay. When the character was killed off the network claimed character development,...

In grade school English, we are taught different approaches to writing. You could start a narrative by jumping right into the action, which is great for a more exiting, fast-paced story. The opening...

As an active member at the gym, it was odd to get ready for a workout with a friend that was new to the scene. I noticed a sense of nervousness she displayed after asking me, “How do you know what to...

Every time I tell someone what I do for a living, they say, “I don’t know how you do it.” Being a lead teacher in a daycare is a job that stresses you physically, emotionally and mentally. So, I...

In the age of concerts with theatrical stage shows and large light displays, it’s easy to forget about the small local music scenes, and their importance to a community. Live music has always been...

I am writing on behalf of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). NYPIRG is New York State's largest student-directed research and advocacy organization. Our principal areas of concern...

“La Doleur Exquise” is the French term for the exquisite pain. In some cases, this can be a term used for people whom are masochists; people that love to be humiliated, beaten, or harmed. While the...

You find out about something, you start to like that something you found out about, and before you know it, fandemonium breaks loose, and you’re that something’s biggest fan. Being a fan of something...