As the clock for Christmas is ticking down and the holiday approaches, it’s nice to look back on the many stories we share during this season. One of the most famous and traditional stories is that of Santa Claus, who goes by many aliases across cultures, and his trusty reindeer. To set the record straight, reindeer are in fact an actual animal species, not mythical … Continue reading Santa’s Reindeer and Their Origin
Although 2020 has been a year struck with tragedy, there are some highlights to this highly unconventional year. Among the few sweet things is a win for the anime community with the release of the fourth and final season of Attack On Titan. The series is expected to be released mid-December 2020. The series itself, according to Fandom.com, is set in a world where humanity lives … Continue reading Attack on Titan: The Final Season
Bullying is an issue that many people face as children which can negatively impact their social development. Cavanaugh Bell, a second-grader from Gaithersburg, Maryland was facing this very issue. Bullied at school by his peers, Bell decided to make a difference and do a positive thing instead of letting the negative comments get to him or doing the same thing back. What is it that … Continue reading Bullied second-grader opens food pantry
According to dictionary.com, the definition of representation is the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature. Representation is an important concept, especially for minority groups. In children’s TV shows, it’s crucial that minority children see people like them being represented in the media. When they aren’t, it can spin an unfair or negative narrative for … Continue reading The Importance of Representation in the Media
Pop culture has a huge impact on all of us, however, teenagers are the most susceptible to its influence. One’s adolescent years are a time for discovering values, morals, and most importantly: self-discovery. From fashion to music, the media never fails to push an unrealistic narrative for teens. Teens are just slightly older children still growing and developing with impressionable minds that the media targets … Continue reading Pop culture and its impact on teens: Brandy Melville
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