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Following Apalachee High Tragedy, America Must Act: We Need Gun Laws

“On Sept. 4, student Colt Gray opened fire at Apalachee High School. He killed four people–two students and two teachers–and wounded nine others in what quickly became a national news headline: the deadliest school shooting in Georgia’s history....”

Skincare and Social Media Threaten Children's Wellbeing

“Characterized by their purchases of Drunk Elephant facial oils and other gaudy skincare serums, “Sephora tweens” have inundated the internet. Invading Sephora and other beauty stores relentlessly, they chase $35 dollar Glow Recipe Dew Drop Serums and $69 dollar Polypeptide Creams to gain fame on TikTok…”

The “Oxford Study” Needs To Be Studied​​

“Nelly Furtado, a pop sensation of the 2000s, faced controversy over a line before the chorus of her song “Maneater.” The lyric, “She love you long time,” seems harmless, but the phrase represents centuries of stereotypes against Asian women. The broken English and the allusion to Full Metal Jacket (1987), a degrading depiction of Asian prostitutes, convey the evolution of Asian stereotypes. The newest term used to disparage Asian women is “Oxford Study…”

How is Social Media Influencing the 2024 Election?

“Social network feeds continue to flood algorithms with posts about Kamala Harris being “brat,” and her vice president candidate Tim Walz being a “Midwest princess,” a pair that fits the ideals of many young people. Internet trends and memes have exploded over the summer since Harris took current President Joe Biden’s spot for the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee...”

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