Adolescence, for most, is defined by gawky figures, awkward speech impeded by braces, and simple-minded thinking that in today’s day and age, focuses itself on television sitcoms, the next fad, and internet memes or video games. Breaking this mold, however, is singer-songwriter-piano player Jasmine van den Bogaerde, otherwise known as Birdy. She captivated the British [...]
As much as people attempt to disapprove, patronize, and focus efforts on combating the growing problem of obesity and weight gain in America, the fact is that although it is a great and important issue, the health decisions of some of even this scrutinizing multitude are what truly deserve attention. More than one-third of Americans [...]
In the current era in which the dangers of depleting energy resources and changing climates due to greenhouse gasses are becoming increasingly worrisome, a seemingly transformative “green” movement has acted as public backlash. From this sparks a growing trend in recycling and conserving, along with a widespread effort to promote sustainable and renewable energy. Despite [...]
In a strictly literal world, the constitutional amendment that advocates the right to free speech would let slip by statements that impeded upon beloved patriotism, threats posed on national security or public safety, and profanities that span from mild to extreme. Fortunately, a fine albeit controversial line is drawn between what is acceptably opinionated and [...]