On the second episode of "Speak Louder," I discuss Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or BDD, a chronic mental health disorder, which has been on the rise among adolescents, according to a study by the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. BDD is common, with hundreds...
There are over 21 million teenagers in America, and we have already become an integral voting bloc in elections. By consciously seeking to inform ourselves on a whole manner of domestic and international socio-political issues, we would be able to make informed...
The constant pressure to obtain acceptance into a prestigious university can perpetuate high school students’ fears about their futures. One in five American students struggles with one or more mental health disorders, according to the Association for Children’s...
The United States Middle Eastern and North African population has fought for recognition and lobbied for their own racial category on the census for more than 30 years. The decennial census count decides how nearly $2 billion in annual federal funding will be...
Every year, global greenhouse gas emissions have increased, hitting new records. According to an estimate from the Global Carbon Project, in 2019 “total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry totaled 36.8 million tons,”, marking a record emissions...
"Mr. Patriot" comments on individuals who brand their nationalism as patriotism. We've seen a public insurgence of this phenomenon under the current administration. "Mr. Patriot" He grew up on red, white and blue Small town, open space, freedom No one dreamed about...
The RealReal, a luxury consignment dealer, has recently faced scrutiny over allegations that its authentication process may not be as credible as the company may claim. For those unfamiliar with the consignment process, vendors sell used luxury items to the RealReal....
Inditex, the parent company of many fast fashion giants including Zara and Bershka, was proud to recently unveil its plans to integrate sustainability within its business practices. At the corporation's Annual General Meeting, Pablo Isla, CEO and executive chair of...
High School Nation, a national music and arts festival “dedicated to helping public schools advance in music, arts, and sports” visited my school, Arcadia High, on March 28, interrupting our normally-scheduled school day for the sake of promoting their program. But...
For a moment, a breeze sliced through the otherwise hot and sunny day, swirling in and out of the branches above us and ruffling the leaves that provided shade to me and my family. Meanwhile, our picnic mat sat firmly on the ground, weighted by the heaping feast of...
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