The definition of nonconformity from Merrill Webster dictionary is as follows: “refusal to conform to an established or conventional creed, rule, or practice.” This word, and its definition, have come to define us as a generation. Nonconformity is who we are and who we are becoming. In recent events, we have seen the survivors of … Continue reading Nonconformity and Unity
After World War 1, the 1920’s marked a new era for American culture, and brought an enormous wave of literature, music, and poetry. This era was dominated by African American culture, bringing artists like Langston Hughes and Claude McKay into the spotlight, paving the way for the cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. In … Continue reading Neo-renaissance
I am the king of first dates yet I am never able to get a second. I also would just like to clarify that these date locations are solid and are not the reason I can’t get a second date. I just really suck at communication. Now that I’ve shared an uncomfortable amount about my … Continue reading Where to go on a Date
Getting over arguments can prove to be somewhat of an art. Knowing what to say and saying what you mean is hard, even for the tightest of bonds. While every argument and every relationship is different, some techniques have risen from the pits of even the worst and nastiest arguments that are bound to mend … Continue reading Getting Over Arguments
In the busy world that comes with being in high school, it’s important to remember to take time for yourself. If you don't take moments to relax and enjoy your own company, it can be difficult to find balance. Self care doesn’t have to be bath bombs and meditation, it can be as simple as … Continue reading Self Care
Wearing white on a wedding day symbolizes that a woman is pure, a virgin. How often the women under these dresses embody this symbolism is questionable, but the idea itself is questionable as well. Why is purity so important? Why is so much weight placed on one aspect of a person that the colors they … Continue reading Purity
    For better or for worse, relationships of all kinds, or lack thereof, have a significant impact on your life. Relationships help people develop a sense of self and can encourage one another to evolve into the best version of themselves, as a relationship is all about growing together over time. Despite their … Continue reading Keeping Up a Relationship
Picking an outfit for a date doesn’t have to be stressful. It should be a moment where you can embrace your personal style to make yourself feel comfortable and confident. Wearing the right clothes on a date, a first one especially, eases nerves and makes the date that much better, whatever the “right … Continue reading What to Wear on a Date
Beginning a relationship is fun, but also crucial to how the rest of the relationship will progress. Creating healthy habits and opening avenues of communication is important to ensure that your relationship never crosses into toxicity. Communication determines the success of a relationship in more situations than not. The lines of communication are so much … Continue reading Beginning a Relationship
2000 lives lost. 2000 teens. 2000 times when a DD could’ve saved a life. Each year, 2000 teens die from alcohol-related car crashes. As a generation, we can fix this problem and lower that number. Drinking and driving isn’t an achievement, it’s not a challenge, and it doesn’t ever need to happen. There are so … Continue reading Drinking and Driving
