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Writing Archive (Senior Year)
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
In 1962, in Harlem, New York, brothers Kwame Brathwaite and Elombe Brath hosted a fashion show with their artist collective, the African Jazz Art Society and Studios (AJASS). The show, titled “Naturally ‘62,” was created to celebrate African American culture and beauty and is considered the start of the historic Black is Beautiful movement.
Administration reflects on planning, hiring for 2024-2025 school year
Principal Tim Phares said the administration is currently planning for the 2024-2025 school year. After scheduling was completed in the Counseling Center, administrators consider recruiting and hiring when necessary.
Review: “One Day” broke me for the second time, but this time it hurt worse [MUSE]
It’s 12:56 a.m. and I just finished the new “One Day” adaptation a few hours ago. I watched the movie years ago, now I’ve watched the series; I guess next up is finally reading the book (but I really don’t know if I can take it all a third time).
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
I always feel a hint of embarrassment when I stroll into the library’s Youth Services Department, a.k.a. the kids section. You feel like a bit of a creep being surrounded by kids less than half your age and half your height, rereading books you read a decade ago.
Staff Editorial: CHS should increase initiatives to register students to vote
Younger demographics have historically shied away from voting polls. According to KFF, eligible Americans ages 18 to 24 have the lowest voter turnout rate, with less than half of the voters of the next smallest group of ages 25 to 34.
Postcards from MUSE: Adventures of a Not-so-Adventurous National Park Visitor
The following two weeks I’ll be going to the Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and I’ll be trying to take you along with me to get an idea of what the experience can be like.
I want to preface these diary entries by letting you know I am not a wilderness or even National Park expert. I’m no hard-core hiker and you won’t hear survival stories or find methodological research and documentation, but I’d say my experiences are pretty realistic for a family vacation. In the past two years, my family has visited almost ten parks so I’m hopeful I have at least some experience that can lend to these reviews. Wish me luck!