In case you were wondering, yes, I eat food. No, I don’t want a burger, and, yes, you are hurting my feelings. Skinny shaming may not get as much recognition as fat shaming does, but I can attest to how many times I’ve felt ashamed of my body because someone felt the need to voice […]
Category: Opinions
Wouldn’t have changed a thing
There’s no doubt that medicinal marijuana would benefit those who suffer from diseases like cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, HIV and AIDS. In the midterm election, Amendment 2 would have allowed for this. But votes seemed to have weighed more for those who believed that it would positively impact recreational use of marijuana, which […]
Ft. Lauderdale’s war against poverty
Outside of convenience stores and at major intersections, homeless men and women beg for assistance, gripping tightly to cardboard signs and tin cans. Their desperate pleas for help are usually ignored. We scuffle to find a few coins. We frown with pity and lie about not having any cash. We even blatantly ignore them because […]
Faceoff: If You Love Him and You Trust Him, Press “Send”
I grew up watching movies about the perfect fairytale and how relationships should be, but, let’s be honest: we all know the real happy ending in those movies actually happened inside the castle walls. If we think about how relationships work these days, I am sure Cinderella wouldn’t be sending just shoe photos to Prince […]
Faceoff: Don’t Snap Those Photos
When we’re in a relationship, we think it’s going to last forever — you know, like Cinderella and Prince Charming. We think: together for a year, a fairytale wedding, a couple of kids and happily ever after. But in reality, whereas Cinderella lived a fairytale with her one and only prince, you may have many […]
Motherhood Done Wrong on “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”
“Here comes Honey Boo Boo,” the show America loves to hate, has finally reached its end. On Oct. 24, TLC announced the show’s cancellation following alarming allegations of Mama June dating her oldest daughter’s abuser, Mark McDaniel. Mama June committed the biggest mistake any mother could make, endangering the ones she is supposed to protect. […]
Faceoff: Long-distance relationships deserve a chance
We have all heard the expression, “You don’t choose who you fall in love with.” Distance does not impact feelings toward a significant other. Today, it feels as if we are surrounded by peers in long-distance relationships, which are more common than you’d think. According to Match.com, one out of every five college students is […]
Teenage Mutant Children?
Imagine a world filled with masterfully created inventions that venture beyond your wildest dreams. For as far as you can see, these fascinating, real life innovations roam the streets freely. Now imagine these “innovations” are people. Except they are not like you and I. They have been genetically modified. As technology continues to advance on […]
Faceoff: Halloween is my favorite holiday!
Halloween — the word conjures images of plastic skulls, cardboard tombstones and cotton cobwebs. This haunted holiday is unique among all the others in America. Whereas other holidays celebrate love, families, togetherness and even patriotism, Halloween is about celebrating all things spooky. I absolutely love Halloween. I love all the creative costumes, the candy bags […]
Faceoff: Halloween Hold the Scream
Okay, I don’t know what ghoulish activity happened between the ancient times and now that inspired people to create a holiday full of insidious undertones. Don’t get me wrong; I’m all for the door-to-door free candy festivities or the creative showcasing of pumpkin carving skills, and let’s not forget the thrill of dressing up without […]