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Column: As Michael Scott once said, ‘catch you on the flippety-flip’
By Grace Senior, Creative Director January 14, 2020 This may sound cliché, but how does someone say goodbye to something that will continue to be with them through every step of their life? The Chronicle entered my life when I was a freshman music business major with a confused stance on what I wanted to do and where I wanted to take that degree.
Opinion: Cosmetics industry is FINished
By Grace Senior, Creative Director November 17, 2019 Roughly 3,748,067 to one. According to USA Today, those are the odds of someone being killed by a shark, yet at least 100 million sharks are killed by humans annually. Sharks are made up of 440 different species, all incredibly important to the ocean’s ecosystem. As apex predators, sharks ensure the ocean does not become overrun by other types of sea life.
Strike three: Taubman’s out
By Grace Senior, Creative Director October 25, 2019 Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. On Oct.
OPINION: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to actually do it
By Grace Senior, Creative Director September 28, 2019 Nowadays, when people talk about respecting others, it is automatically assumed that it applies only to elders or people of authority. That needs to change. Having grown up in a fairly traditional household, my parents always pushed the idea that children must respect those around them, and, growing up, I knew that meant every person I encountered deserved respect.
EDITORIAL: Holidays should be about more than escapism
St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching, which means Americans are ready to don “Kiss me, I’m Irish” shirts, dye the Chicago River green and binge-drink from morning to night. Store aisles are lined with chocolate gold pieces and tacky green suits covered in four-leaf clovers. This version of the holiday is a far cry from what was once a deeply religious holiday celebrated with religious services and feasts. We might be having fun, but we might also be doing more damage than we realize.
OPINION: Let’s get to the meat of climate change
When we think of the causes of climate change, we tend to focus on transportation as the main culprit. While gas emissions are a contributor, there’s a larger cause right under our noses: food. I have always had a great admiration for nature. Growing up in Cochabamba, Bolivia, a city surrounded by mountains, it was hard to avoid. I have countless memories of family trips playing in rivers and camping in forests. I remember trying to be as “green” as possible to conserve the places I loved.
Columbia students speak to online dating
The prevalence of smartphones, which has simultaneously enhanced people's ability to connect with others while creating a breakdown of in-person communication, has also inspired more students to turn to online dating. The common questions become: Who uses these apps and websites? For what reason? Are there any tips or strategies to be successful? To answer these questions, 57 Columbia students and subscribers anonymously filled out a Google Forms survey about their online dating habits.
Smollett cannot discredit victims
“Empire” star Jussie Smollett’s name has been splashed across headlines for more than a month following his alleged attack in Chicago. Since Jan. 22, when a homophobic death threat letter was delivered to Smollett at Fox studios followed by an attack that allegedly took place Jan. 29, statements from Smollett were looked at with skepticism, for more reasons than one.
Assault affects every day
I first experienced sexual assault at 16 years old, and I stayed in the relationship for almost two years after the fact. I didn’t realize I had been experiencing sexual assault until three months after the relationship ended, and even then I had no idea how to handle it. I did not know how to tell the people I was close to that I didn’t want them to hug me or even pat me on the shoulder; sometimes those well-meaning gestures brought up the fear and emotional damage assault left me with.
EDITORIAL: Equality in the courtroom critical to LGBTQ activism
New York is likely to become the fourth state to ban the controversial gay and trans panic defense strategy, according to a Jan. 25 NBC article. The bill was introduced in 2017 and has been gaining momentum since. According to the LGBT Bar, a national association of legal professionals for the LGBTQ community, the gay and trans panic defense argues a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity justifies violence against them.
Friends, femmes and philanthropy: Galentine’s Day becomes cultural tradition
Whether it’s celebrated with mimosas, presents or waffles from JJ’s Diner, Galentine’s Day has become a trend for many since a February 2010 episode of “Parks and Recreation” coined the term. As Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope said, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.” Since its on-screen inception, Galentine’s Day has exploded into a fully-commercialized holiday, according to a February 2017 article by The Atlantic.
Cook County voters want legal marijuana revenue to fund schools
Before the midterm election, Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker campaigned on his support of marijuana legalization in Illinois, suggesting that this legislation could reduce opioid overdoses, help reform the criminal justice system and bring in nearly $700 billion in revenue. While he has not specified what the revenue would support, 88 percent of Cook County voters said on their ballots Nov. 8 that it should be used to fund Chicago Public Schools and mental health services.
Disasters can happen, don’t forget your pet
Three major wildfires have devastated several parts of California, one of the worst wildfire outbreaks in the state’s history. According to CBS News, thousands of people evacuated and thousands of homes have been destroyed. There have been a reported 63 deaths from the fires as of Nov. 16, with the death toll expected to increase continually over the coming days. More than 600 people have also been reported missing during this horrible disaster.
Diversity begins where gate-keeping ends
Harvard University is being sued by Students for Fair Admission on behalf of rejected Asian-American applicants, alleging that Harvard discriminated against Asian students during the admissions process.According to a June 15 New York Times article, Asian-American Harvard applicants had higher test scores, grades and more extracurricular activities than any other group, but were rated lower in so-called abstract factors the Harvard committee uses to decide admission.
Columbia creates video to focus on children
A promotional video project five years in the making has wrapped up with a serious message for parents going through a divorce or separation.The project was commissioned by the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Domestic Relations Division and created by students in the Cinema and Television Arts Department’s “DocUnit” course.
Essential oils should not replace modern medicine
As I’m typing this, I’m diffusing essential oils. Orange and patchouli—my favorite blend—engulf the room as my diffuser blinks in colors from blue to green to purple. It smells amazing and brings a peaceful ambiance to the room.But I remain skeptical of essential oils, not because someone has told me these specific oils do nothing, but because essential oils are marketed as an end-all, cure-all, when that is simply not the case.
Fatness doesn’t need permission
Tess Holliday, a size-22 model, will grace the October cover of Cosmopolitan UK. Noted commentator Piers Morgan criticized Holliday Aug. 30 after the cover’s preview release, stating the magazine’s choice to feature her is dangerous because it glorifies obesity.This charge is routinely leveraged against fat women who have the gall to be seen and to love their body, especially on social media. To this I respond: What is so wrong with glorifying a woman’s body, even if it is called “obese”?
When it rains, it pours all over inmates
Hurricane Florence hit Carolina coasts Sept. 14, leaving thousands without power and 42 reported dead from storm-related injuries, according to a Sept. 20 CBS News article.Officials warned citizens before the storm that if they didn’t evacuate before the hurricane hit that weekend, they could face serious consequences such as injuries or even death. According to a Sept.
Green roofs take heat off low-income areas
Incorporating green roofs in low-income Chicago neighborhoods could have life-saving effects, as extreme heat episodes continue to increase, according to new scientific studies.According to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control, extreme heat events have become more frequent i due to climate change. NASA reports 17 of the 18 hottest years on record have taken place since the year 2001.
Illinois program uses funds to go greener
Illinois is replacing old diesel engines with more eco-friendly alternatives, hoping to improve air quality.The Driving a Cleaner Illinois program will fund the replacement of older engines with money awarded as part of the Volkswagen Settlement—a multi-billion dollar settlement with the federal government over Clean Air Act violations, according to an Aug. 29 press release from Governor Bruce Rauner’s office.
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