Thirteen Reasons Why is Jay Asher’s debut novel for teenagers, and it’s a very beautiful addition to the psychological Young Adult books which convey a very difficult and strong message. This book is difficult to read — and that is not criticism but a compliment — because Thirteen Reasons Why deals with peer pressure, adolescent angst, drugs, and […]
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In honor of today being World Suicide Prevention Day, we here at Germ wanted to do our part to raise awareness about this issue and to offer as much help and support as we can for such a serious and important matter. Below is not only a video and article about suicide’s effects on those left […]
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It seems that in our world today, social media affects just about every part of our lives. Whether its 24/7 news, following blogs, or keeping in touch with friends, it’s always there, all the time. There is an entire war of opinions on whether this constant access to communication is helping or hurting us; but […]
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Here I am again. All alone again. Don’t know why I even bother. I’ve thrown the towel in, once or twice before. Now I don’t know if I can take it anymore. Cause I’ve tried so many times. Chorus Each and every time, my thoughts get out of line. Here I am again. I’m […]
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[su_youtube url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avm7nr1kZhg#action=share”] A Canadian charity is doing its part to just say no to sexting. Inspired by the suicide of Amanda Todd, a high school freshman who was bullied after flashing herself on a webcam, Children of the Street Society launched an ad campaign in the spring of 2013 to help prevent sexual exploitation. Program […]
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