Abstinence. It’s the only 100 percent effective way to prevent STIs and pregnancy, but it can mean a lot of different things to different people. To some, abstinence means refraining from all sexual activity, for other it just means not having vaginal intercourse. Some people feel that they should be abstinent until marriage, some... »
Archive for November, 2008
Five Finger Death Punch is Out to Knock You Down
Five Finger Death Punch released their newest album War Is The Answer on September 22, 2009. Fans of Five Finger Death Punch have been waiting and waiting since the release of The Way Of The Fist in 2007. They wanted a taste of something new, and FFDP brought it. They gave their fans the... »
Winter Workouts
As it’s getting into winter here are some ways you can avoid winter laziness. Go for a Run- Yes its cold outside, but running is really relaxing. Make sure you bundle up if it’s really cold outside. Jump Rope- This is really easy, because most people have a jump rope lying around their house. Jumping rope... »
The Me Nobody Knew by Shannon McLinden
13-year old girl named Shannon is very depressed and hates her life,family, friends and herself in general. She has been through so much in life that she wants to give up on it. She has been a victim of sexual assault. She never felt good enough for anything or felt that she truly belonged... »
Astro Boy
Astro Boy, written by Osamu Tezuka and directed by David Bowers, is the futuristic animated film based on a 1952 Japanese cartoon. Starring in the movie is Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage and Kristen Bell. The movie starts out with Toby (Freddie Highmore), the genius son of Metro city’s scientist top Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage),... »
Caroling for Kindness
“I hear them J-I-N-G-L-E bells!” That’s right- Christmas is just around the corner. I couldn’t be more pleased, seeing how it’s my favorite holiday. Despite the gifts, food and lack of school, my favorite part of the Christmas season is the overall feeling in the world. It seems people are nicer, giving is contagious and... »
Three Ways to Wear a T-Shirt
There are always day, especially for a high schooler, where time is of the essence and you need something to throw on. Well, when my alarm doesn’t go off I turn to my favorite tees. They’re a great staple for my wardrobe because they require very little thought to make several cute outfits. Here... »
My Furry Friends!
I am currently in love with (faux) fur hats! They’re so fun and frivolous. But, please, keep it faux fur because it’s not cruel like real fur is. Another upside: you’ll be able to afford it on a high school budget. Adorable outfits involving faux fur hats: http://lookbook.nu/look/271009-I-ll-believe-in-anything http://lookbook.nu/look/282803-freedom http://lookbook.nu/look/266433-I-know-I-ll-never-see-your-face-again http://lookbook.nu/look/271348-russian-girl http://lookbook.nu/look/279141-cheeeeeese So what do you think? Are fur hats too... »
Beauty Can Mean a Lot
“What makes a person beautiful?” This is the question that I thought of while I was planning my next blog entry. This is the kind of question that if you’d ask somebody for an answer, you’d be able to get different answers from different points and perspectives. According to Merrian-Webster Online Dictionary, the word... »
My Top MCs: Part 4
Number 6: Talib Kweli Talib Kweli is a lyrical legend. Kweli has done so many great things for the hip hop community. My all time favorite trck from Kweli is “Get By.” This song truly explains the real tragedies that happen in the ghetto in every day life. Kweli began a team up with other... »