By Cyncier Canada Parenting multiple children can present unique challenges. Favoritism, however, can have detrimental effects on family dynamics. As siblings grow and develop, parents’ actions can influence their emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Yet favoritism is a common phenomenon in many families. This can often lead to unintended consequences. Therefore, parents should not show... Continue Reading →
By Carlos Diaz Do you eat meat? Yes? Now do you look the animals in the eyes while you devour them? It’s a jarring question, but one that forces us to confront the uncomfortable disconnect between what’s on our plate and where it came from. We often consume meat without thinking about the lives behind... Continue Reading →
By Ryanna Reid TikTok is a popular platform that allows users to watch and discover millions of personalized short videos on its algorithm-driven “For You” feed. It also allows these users to create and share videos across the platform on their mobile devices. The app has over 1.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, making it... Continue Reading →
By Ellie Kelly Today, the parking garage at 1 Talcott Plaza is nothing but a liminal space in the day of Hartford residents. They park their cars, go about their business in Hartford, and return without a second thought of where they stand. But just about 200 years ago, the very same space that now... Continue Reading →
By Jason Soucie Homelessness and poverty are arguably two of the biggest problems facing today’s college-age youth. With the price of living drastically increasing within the last three years, many students have fallen on hard times. Education can not only be used as a ticket to a better life, but it can also allow students... Continue Reading →
By Tammy Midwood A seemingly insignificant, but foreshadowing scene in Bicycle Thieves (De Sica) is one of the first scenes in the movie. The main character, Antonio, is getting ready for his much anticipated first day of work with his son, Bruno. Bruno performs a cleaning and inspection on the bicycle that his father bought... Continue Reading →
By Nagihan Aydin Lynn Sanford has a plaque on her desk that says, “chaos coordinator,” a fitting title for her role as an assistant director of nursing. When her colleagues are facing a problem, they count on her to fix it. From helping to heal sick patients to coordinating family visits during a global pandemic, Sanford... Continue Reading →
By Natalia Resendez James Arthur Baldwin was born in New York on August 2, 1924 and grew up in Harlem. He is most known for being a very vocal advocate for equality as well as a major voice in the American civil rights movement. He was an American novelist who wrote about the black experience... Continue Reading →
By Kingsley Acevedo This image by Signe Wilkinson published by The Philadelphia Inquirer is very relevant in our lives and in America right now. We just celebrated our Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is usually a time of friend and family gatherings. This year it was especially hard on most. A lot of reunions take place on... Continue Reading →
By Ilona Zbroinska Bregisz Is appearance nowadays more important than human value itself? Aging is a natural process that has accompanied people for generations, but recently the uneven fight against wrinkles has been going on. Convinced by the beauty and flawlessness emanating from the media, young people believe that their appearance determines their happiness. Of course,... Continue Reading →
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