As a social work graduate student at Cal State Long Beach, here is my stance on the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. President Barack Obama plans to further help the middle class and poor. The president has created jobs the last year[Read More…]
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Amanda Todd’s suicide can be a lesson
As you may know by now, cyberbullying has led to another teen suicide. Amanda Todd was found dead in her home just a few days ago. The 15-year-old Canadian was targeted through social media with topless photographs of her being posted on Facebook, according to CNN. Anxiety and depression became[Read More…]
Go pink and green for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that October is all things pink month, otherwise known as the month for breast cancer awareness. What better way to kill two birds with one stone than to give your two cents to a good cause, while staying aunaturel with these[Read More…]
Photoblog: Culture Collide Day 3
Filter Magazine’s third annual Culture Collide was a block-party-turned-scavenger-hunt that kicked off its third day at Echo Park on Saturday. International acts from Singapore’s Monster Cat to Sweden’s Icona Pop performance-hopped from venues, which included Origami Vinyl, The Echo and Taix, among other stages. The festival closed off Sunday with[Read More…]
The first presidential debate, social media and memes!
Oct. 3 was a notable meme day. “Mean Girls” aficionados saluted the Plastics’ Pink Day, significant others celebrated National Boyfriend Day and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney specifically said he’d oust Big Bird and funding for PBS to cut the federal deficit. The 40 million viewers who tuned in[Read More…]
‘Gangnam Style’ Fever in the U.S.A.
You might have discovered some new catchy song and infectious dance within the last weeks. No, it’s not the stanky leg. To add, the song isn’t even in English. Hit single “Gangnam Style” by Korean pop artist Psy has gotten millions on their feet and dancing. Not only has this[Read More…]
To beard or not to beard, that is the question
When The Enquirer published a photo of Brad Pitt in a beanie and with a beard, it was a big deal that the actor was so-called letting himself go. When the old circus showcased its Bearded Lady, spectators traveled across towns to see her up close and personal. When 16 members[Read More…]
Tips on how to get over a broken heart
You meet someone, fall in love, and feel like you’re living a dream. Then one day, they sleep with your sister or something, and break your sweet little heart. Your world crashes down, and you find it hard to get up and go on every day. You’ve got work, classes[Read More…]
Freshmen series: A day in the life of a former drum major turned marine biology major
It can sometimes be too hard to fathom that each of the 30,000 students at Cal State Long Beach have a unique story to tell, whether they grew up without money, have an exciting occupation or had a life-changing experience. To start off the Freshmen Series, first-year marine biology major[Read More…]
Top 5 worst (women’s) fashion trends on campus
It’s the first semester of the school year, and you know what that means: new students, new classes, new professors and of course, new fashion trends. After four years at Cal State Long Beach, I have seen my fair share of amazing fashion trends, as well as the not-so-amazing ones.[Read More…]