By Jesy Amaro |Staff Writer| Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian athlete Bruce Jenner, has transformed from male to female and could not be happier—after two months of isolation keeping her whole life secret from the world. The stunning and beautiful Caitlyn Jenner has finally announced her true authentic-self, years after suppressing her femininity and performing masculinity instead. Her two eldest kids, Burt and Casey Jenner, knew of their father’s intentions at a young age, and the rest of her children who found out only a couple years ago. “Bruce always had to tell a lie he was always living that lie everyday he always had a secret from morning to … [Read more...] about Caitlyn Jenner inspires authenticity
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Minimum wage increase will help low paid workers
By Jesy Amaro |Staff Writer| Minimum wage movements pushing for increase in fair pay will help today's working class make ends meet despite opposing viewpoints declaring the increase impossible or unfruitful. Programs as well as campaigns like "Fight for Fair Pay" and "Fight for 15" respectively, strive to increase minimum wages for low-paid and fast foot industry workers receiving low wages for hard work and exploitative treatment. The Fight for Fair Pay program proposed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo aims for a dramatic wage increase for all workers. "Reasonable minimum wage is a necessity to improve the standard of living for workers, encourage fair and more efficient business … [Read more...] about Minimum wage increase will help low paid workers
Pop culture
By Jesy Amaro |Staff Writer| Pop culture provides inspiration and idealization of social trends, movements, and motivations that captivate audience attention through various forms of mass media. According to a definition created by Google, pop culture is "modern popular culture transmitted via mass media and aimed particularly at younger people." Pop culture involves anything from music, art, cinematic films, or social trends that can influence ideals, values or interests of an individual. By viewing these components one can acknowledge certain aspects of popular culture and decide if it is right for them. Social movements like the amyotrophic laterals sclerosis (ALS) ice … [Read more...] about Pop culture
Highlights of a Cuban getaway
By Jesy Amaro |Staff Writer| Traveling into Cuba has taught me to not take things for granted. I discovered a world different from what I am exposed to here in the U.S. We live lavishly in comparison to the residents of Cuba. We, as Americans, walk around with rights and freedom that they do not have. Here are a few of my photos from my trip. It was like traveling back in time. to the Revolution Era of 1959. I was able to travel back to the present, while the people in Cuba stayed in the past with the a small amount of resources at hand to keep moving forward. Most of the following photos were captured in La Havana, Cuba. For the greatest experience, click on a photo … [Read more...] about Highlights of a Cuban getaway
Spring Break: La Havana
By Jesy Amaro |Staff Writer| Cuba is a cultural delight offer to foreigners visiting the country. La Havana and Varadedo are two well-known cities for their rich Cuban culture, historical ruins standing tall today, and friendly people at every corner ready to share with you a bit of their beloved Cuba. La Havana, Cuba used to be an impenetrable jungle that kept the island safe from pirate invasions around the year of 1492, according to Milaka Pavich (Tour Guide). My family and I visited Cuba for two weeks in April; it was a rewarding Spring getaway to take part in and learn Cuban customs. Today, it is common to live in a sixteenth century Spanish colonial home in Cuba and … [Read more...] about Spring Break: La Havana