The moon hangs low outside the window, scarred and haloed. She stares at me, dares me to confess the unspeakable. It’s almost tempting. I breathe. I relax my body on the thought that Frank’s arm slings around my waist and then close my eyes, try to forget about the moon and her glare, a vain […]
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About this piece: As a teenager, Prithiva suffered abuse in her first relationship. After 5 years that relationship ended. This is a letter back to her ex, her abuser, telling him how she has grown over these years and how she is thankful for whatever he taught her. . You were the only relationship I had, […]
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As we grow up, mature, and begin navigating our way through the treacherous waters of life, we are often introduced to some unsettling topics. Cancer, climate change, and world hunger are only a few examples of the multiple problems that plague the world. We often learn about these issues as bright-eyed high school students. At […]
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According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network), an American is assaulted every 107 seconds. What this means is that 17.7 million American women have been victims of sexual assault or rape. While 44% of victims are under the age of 18, that number nearly doubles to 80% of women under the age of 30. When […]
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This video went viral in Hungary a few days ago accompanied by the phrase “real men.” After watching it, I felt happy and disappointed at the same time. I was happy because these children were so unbelievably honest. They are at that age where everything seems possible; they can and will change the world. It was so […]
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The month of November typically brings to mind one specific day: Thanksgiving. And while that holiday is typically reserved as a day for thankfulness, there is another day in November that we should all be thankful for: November 25 — the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Created by the United Nations (UN) in […]
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As outrage continues to grow over the NFL’s initial response to the Ray Rice domestic violence scandal, a group of protestors are using a CoverGirl ad to protest the NFL’s handling of domestic violence. The ad in question is part of CoverGirl’s new NFL-themed cosmetics line. As the “official beauty sponsor of the NFL,” CoverGirl […]
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If you haven’t heard about the Sam Pepper incident until this very moment, allow me to guide you through it. Sam Pepper is a YouTuber who mainly specializes in “prank” videos. I love a good prank because laughing is great, and I really think our society needs to learn how to laugh a little bit more. But what is the […]
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Recently in the news there have been multiple allegations of domestic violence against NFL players. Among the accused are Johnathon Dwyer of the Arizona Cardinals, Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, and Greg Hardy of the Carolina Panthers. These aren’t the first instances of domestic violence in the NFL; Ray Rice is still indefinitely suspended […]
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