July 2011
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June 2011
11 posts
"Gays"
I understand some people in the gay community are taking back the word “gays” to celebrate their homosexuality. It’s cool that it’s become a word of empowerment, however, I do not enjoy being referred to as a “gay.” I also do not like being referred to as “the gays” when I’m with a group of other homosexual individuals.
A) I’m not an...
Feminism at it's Finest
Ryan: My name is Ryan Charles Agsalud and I am a feminist.
Melissa: Thank God! It's about time we have a man run this whole feminist thing. Now us ladies can let the men do the work because we have dishes that won't wash themselves.
May 2011
18 posts
Finally On the Edge
I’m finally looking forward to the future. I used to be so afraid of it, but honestly, I don’t think there’s any other way to deal with the future. There’s no other way I can think of facing it than to be incredibly terrified to embark on a new journey. There’s no other rush than diving into something different in complete fear. There’s something liberating in...
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It's awesome to end the ten year anniversary of...
“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.” (Proverbs 24:17)
April 2011
18 posts
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4th Grade Appreciation
4th grade was one of the best times of my life. I know, I know, I was only 9, but oh the fun I had! It was mostly because of my teacher, Ms. Howard (now married going by Ms. Lopez). She had great activities and ideas for us to do that kept us learning and having fun.
HAMBURGER- She had this hamburger shaped container that had all of our names inside. Everyday (or every Friday, I can’t...
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VERTIGO
Yup. I have vertigo. I can’t say that I’m too surprised since I’ve been stressing myself out for the past month. Vertigo is brought on by high stress which increased my blood pressure which caused the fluids in my ear to help keep my balance to crystallize, thereby sending confused signals to the brain causing the vertigo effect.
I got it at like 5 in the morning of Friday. By...
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Black Swan Controversy
Natalie Portman swept the big awards for her role as Nina in Black Swan, including the Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG award, Independent Spirit award, BAFTA, and Critics Choice Award.
But now, a month after her Oscar win, Natalie Portman’s dance double, Sarah Lane, has been making headlines remarking that Natalie only did 5% of the work. This comment led to many coming to Natalie’s defense...
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