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Euphemisms are a part of our culture. For centuries, we’ve been finding ways to communicate without actually saying what we mean. Over 1,000 years ago, Northern Europeans used a word meaning “the brown one” in place of the word bear, because they feared that actually using the word might cause the bears to show up…
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We have a quick question for you: Should we include political content? The question is important, especially given the upcoming elections in November. Autonomy and inclusion are very much on the ballot, as all members of the House of Representatives are up for re-election. Add in a third of the Senate, and a bad election…
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Courage is not a word I would use to describe myself. In my head, courage defines people who fight battles against enormous odds. Courage is taking a stand when everyone else stays seated. Courage is finding the strength to do something others thought you couldn’t do. Those are the assumptions I’ve made all my life,…
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Sexual identification is extremely important. More than just a label, sexual identity is personal. Older generations confirmed who they are around the age of 18. However, studies and polls show younger generations making that decision much sooner, anywhere between 12 and 14 years old. Complicating matters, especially for family and friends, is the fact that…