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The COVID-19 pandemic has been exposing many ways in which our society does things that simply do not function. From the environment, to how we treat grocery store workers, it’s clear that when this crisis is behind us, some things need to change. One function of society that hasn’t been gaining much media attention, however, […]
· 2 min read
If Bambi was a real deer, I’m sure she’d do stuff like this all the time. Everyone wants their nature-themed photoshoots to have a dash of the unexpected. It makes everything seems more… natural. A bird flying by right at the perfect moment, a squirrel reaching out when to pick nuts in the scene, or […]
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Imagine the excitement you would feel on the day your baby brother is being born. Not only can you not wait to meet them, but your head begins to fill with ideas about all the fun things you will do together as you get older. Now imagine being told that your new baby brother sustained […]
· 4 min read
Growing up in the foster care system is difficult. The day a child is adopted out of that system is an incredibly joyous occasion. Now imagine what it must be like to be in foster care, get adopted and spend seven years with a family, only to one day have them abandon you. This is, […]
· 6 min read
The #metoo movement, which started in 2006, was founded to support survivors of sexual violence. The hashtag went viral in less than six months, and started an important conversation about the prevalence of sexual violence in our society which has since then dominated the national dialogue [1]. With all the attention surrounding the rape culture […]
· 3 min read
Many Americans love bald eagles. After all, this symbolic bird is the national emblem of the United States and has been since 1782. The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem for the US because they were long-lived, strong, and majestic in appearance. At the time, they were believed only to live in North […]
· 5 min read
The relationship between a mother and daughter is unique, and incredibly strong. So much so that eighty to ninety percent of women say they have a good relationship with their mother, despite sometimes having conflicts and complicated emotions [1]. A woman’s relationship with her mother can have a profound impact on her life. Her interactions […]
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Pranks have been a long-time part of human culture, perhaps as long as humans have existed. There have been many iconic practical jokes over the years that have made headlines- like in 1957 when the BBC famously ran a story teaching viewers how to grow their own spaghetti tree, or in 1980 when they claimed […]
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Bullying has been a systemic issue in our school system for decades and unfortunately does not appear to be improving. Any child who is different, who doesn’t seem to “fit in”, wears different clothing, is considered unattractive, or appears less intelligent, athletic, or skilled, is a common target for bullying. Bullying can have a deeply […]
· 4 min read
At one time in history, hunting and trapping were a significant part of the fabric of North American culture. Over the last century, however, individuals and groups have become increasingly opposed to the activities, and farming and conventionally-raised animals have replaced wild game as a food source. Since then, wildlife management administrators and policymakers have […]
· 3 min read
There really isn’t such a thing as a baby that’s not cute. Whether they are big and rolley-polley or small and cute as a button, they will all make you pause and say “aww!”. This is why every year, infant nutrition brand Gerber knows that the best place to search for their next baby model […]
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Show me any little boy who watched the Pixar Classic, Up and didn’t want to be Russell, and I’ll show you a cave full of real purple unicorns. Even I wanted to be Russell after seeing the movie. It was a dream come true for 5-year-old Elijah Perman when his mother, part-time photographer Rachel Perman […]
