RELATIONSHIPS
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Gotta Have Heart – The Best Sports Couples
Have you ever noticed how singers and actors always to seem to hook up with each other? There’s Gwen and Gavin, Brad and Angelina… the list goes on and on. Well in sports, it’s no different. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some of ...more
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My Date With Freedom
New York is in its most amazing prime: fall.The leaves are changing, the weather is ideal for a light weight everything, and each sight you see is just absolutely gorgeous. To celebrate the majesty of the season, I decided to take myself on a date. ...more
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Professional Athletes and Violence Against Women
A personal reflection on the allegations against Indiana Pacer Lance Stephenson .
Lance Stephenson is a New York native, attending the same high school as Sebastian Telfair and Steph Marbury. He was a decorated high school athlete, winning numerous ac...more
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Letters to Loved Ones Month
I know, I know, you’re probably cocking your head to one side right about now and scrunching your face in confusion. Why in August — not February — am I choosing this theme, you might ask? Well, even with the heat bearing down on most of us and wil...more
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How to Stand Up to the Inevitable Mean Girl
The wrath of a downright mean girl is not easily avoided. Although you may be tempted to run, there’s no need to hide. You possess the power to rise above the unnecessary vindictiveness of a mean girl.
Recent violence in schools among girls has bro...more
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Recognizing and understanding relationship abuse
Chris Brown took to the stage on June 27 at the BET Awards, belting out classic Michael Jackson tunes coupled with his signature dance moves in a tribute to the deceased King of Pop. His rendition of MJ’s moonwalk wasn’t the only unforgettable moment ...more
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From the Editor’s Desk: Show your favorite ladies you care
There are never enough hours in the day, and yet we count down the minutes until we can finally get some rest. We wish we could save more money, but splurge when we pass a fashionably-decorated sale window. We work every single day to get off that stubbor...more
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BFF: Best Friends Forever or Best Frenemies Forever?
Best friendship is usually formed on common interests, and best friends Betty and Veronica (of the classic Archie Comic series) are no exception. They had one very similar interest - Archie Andrews - and spent their friendship fighting over him, constantl...more
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Escape in Exercise
“Take it out on the pavement.”My mother has always shared these simple words of advice with me throughout my life, guiding me on running routes through my town where I mulled over my most complex thoughts and frustrations.
During adolescence, while p...more
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Hugs are better for you than kisses (We’re sad too!)
I’m sure you can recall how great hugs feel - warmth and security envelop you like no other. Simply put, they’re amazing when they’re the right kind. In relationships, though, it seems that kisses overpower the classic embrace. When your guy comes t...more
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Go spoil your beautiful self
Us single chicks know the feeling - the one when you see your best friend basking in all her glory because her boyfriend treated her to yet another night out. It’s a pinch of jealousy with a definite desire to achieve the same level of satisfaction.
Yo...more
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Skirting The Issues: Erase Gray Areas Surrounding Rape Cases
What do you think of when you think of rape? Walking down a dark city street alone late at night, a strange man assaulting a young girl? A drug slipped in a cocktail and a girl waking up a few hours later unsure of why her clothes have been pulled off?
W...more
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When the Web Knows Too Much: Cyberstalking
With Facebook and MySpace status updates, mobile tweets, blogs and IM away messages, the Internet makes it easy to stay in touch. But what happens when staying in touch goes too far?With the increased activity on the Internet, cyberstalking is become more...more
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Breaking the Mold: Interracial & Intercultural Relationships
It is agreed that the feelings one has for her partner should be the most important element in a thriving relationship, regardless of race or religion. That being said, it’s hard to believe anyone would be anything but accepting of a loving, healthy rel...more
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What the Chicks Love: Valentine’s Day Chick Picks
Regardless if you’re happily and magically intertwined with a wonderful-someone celebrating with candlelight and champagne or a blissfully confident and sassy single chick painting the town red (or pink) with your girlfriends -today is a day to celebr...more
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My Toxic Assets
Toxic Assets are not just about finances. They’re about family, lovers, friends, maybe even pets. I’ve had them all, although I suppose you could say I’ve had more than my share. There was the Balinese rock star, who was not a rock star despite ...more
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