Systemic Racism: Why America is Still Racist
Why is there still racism in America today? Let’s dive deep into this very question… it all started with slavery.
Tara Swamy (VCU ‘21)
Tara Swamy (VCU ‘21)
Tara is a junior HPEX health science major at Virginia Commonwealth University. She likes hanging out with friends and family, trying out new places to eat and scrolling through dog videos in her free time.
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Amanda Gorman: Poet to Watch
At age 22, Amanda Gorman is the youngest poet in history to recite an original poem at an inauguration and the first poet ever to recite a poem at a Super Bowl.
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Life Lessons I've Learned From "Friends"
"Friends" has taught me a lot about friendship.
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Amy Coney Barrett is Confirmed to The Supreme Court: What Happens Now?
Conservative Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the Supreme Court. What happens now?
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3 Beauty Brands That Have Colorist Beauty Standards
For years, women and young girls with dark complexions have been pressured to bleach their skin.
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Costumes vs. Culture: Avoiding Cultural Appropriation This Halloween
Before you start planning your socially distanced Halloween “parties” and picking out your costumes this year, ask yourself whether or not your costume is appropriate.
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How Social Media Will Affect This Election
Social media misinformation could badly affect the outcome of this election.
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WP Trilogy: "Privilege"
"Privilege," the first book in the WP trilogy is out October 12th!
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Mental Health Needs to be Talked About in Indian Households
If individuals continue to view mental illness with fear and resistance, it will remain difficult for people with mental illness to seek out support over the fear of being judged or labeled.
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Sex Ed Needs to Stop Preaching Abstinence
I don’t know about you, but the high school I went to preached abstinence in sex ed for four years.
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Milan Mathew: The TikToker Who Started Expressing Culture Through Clothes
Milan Mathew: this is the name of the TikToker who inspired a global trend to express your culture through clothing.
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Kamala Harris: The Right Choice for VP
Election Day is fast approaching—don't forget to vote!
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Why We Shouldn't Be Paying Extra Fees For Online Classes
Ah, COVID-19—the lovely virus that caused all of our classes to be online this semester, and possibly for the whole year.
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What It Means to Be an “Interesting Person”
What does it truly mean to be an "interesting" person?
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The Ethical Implications of Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering is defined as the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material
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Mail-In Voting: Why Our President Is Against It
Trump isn't even trying to hide his self-interested reasons for opposing mail-in voting.
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My Work Playlist
Everyone needs a work playlist; here are my top three albums on repeat!
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One Item Challenge: The Denim Jacket
Need ways to style that denim jacket? You've come to the right place.
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Self-Made: A Story of Struggle That Led to Success
If you are looking for an inspiring and encouraging show right now, this Netflix miniseries is for you!
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Meet The All-Female Team in Maryland Working on a Vaccine For COVID-19
With the whole world panicking over this virus, these ladies are doing everything they can to create a vaccine sooner rather than later!
