By Kimberly Orozco |Contributing Writer| When initiating a relationship the two tremendous factors are personality and physical traits. However, the question arises: what’s more important? According to a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, Biological Sciences, for both men and women, how a partner acts is more important when settling down. “I think physical attraction is always necessary for a relationship but their personality is really the deal breaker for me," student Jocelyn Sanchez. "I don’t want to date someone who’s drop dead gorgeous but has an uptight and controlling personality, that just makes them unattractive in my eyes. I want to be with someone … [Read more...] about Appearances and personality
Moving In: I’m Ready, You’re Ready
By Kimberly Orozco |Contributing Writer| Moving in together before marriage is an increasing trend in the United States, making couples now face the question of when moving in, is the right time. Pre-marriage cohabitation can either strengthen a relationship or deteriorate it if it's not the right time. According to marriage expert Sheri Stritof, only 50 percent of most heterosexual couples that live together before marriage actually get married. "I personally think moving in together before marriage has become the norm because we have strayed away from ideologies that deemed it to be wrong. Now it's almost necessary to know what the other is like behind closed doors because … [Read more...] about Moving In: I’m Ready, You’re Ready
Screen tweens
By Kimberly Orozco |Contributing Writer| As technology develops, children are being exposed at a much younger age to smartphones and tablets which can ultimately expose them to the harm we try to protect them from. In the last decade cell phones and tablets have become easily accessible and more common in every household and parents now face the question, “what age is appropriate to give my child a phone or tablet?" According to Influence Central, 2016 research shows that children around the age 10 through 12 receive their first smartphone. Technology is a becoming an essential part of our everyday lives, even for adolescents. Influence Central research also shows 39 percent … [Read more...] about Screen tweens
Women’s Resource Center presents: The Clothesline Project
By Kimberly Orozco |Contributing Writer| The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) tackles the conversation of violence against women through The Clothesline Project Workshop. The project started in Massachusetts in 1990 to address violence against women. However, it has been adopted worldwide to incite awareness and action through visual art testimonies. The WRC aims to address violence in relationships through The Clothesline Project on campus. Students are encouraged to participate in decorating a shirt to express their emotions and experiences. “It’s awesome to know our campus has resources like the WRC to help raise awareness to important issues such as domestic abuse,” said Vivian, … [Read more...] about Women’s Resource Center presents: The Clothesline Project