By Emily Anne Espinosa |Staff Writer| When I turned 18, it was a huge celebration: family and friends came from all over to celebrate my arrival into womanhood, my rite of passage for becoming an adult. While the celebration meant a lot to me, I woke up the next day feeling the same; I still felt like a clueless teenager, who only cared about fashion and boys. At 18, you are legally allowed to do several things: you can vote in elections, register for the military, and buy a car on your own—all without a parent's consent. In the eyes of the law, you are legally an adult, which also means you are now responsible for your own actions. Others may argue that 18 is still too young; … [Read more...] about Adulthood at 18
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Proposal pushes to lower drinking age
By Marco Montoya |Staff Writer| The age for legal alcohol consumption in California might be lowered to 18 due to a new proposed ballot initiative. For the bill to be a part of the November 2016 ballot, the proponent Terrance Lynn must acquire 365,880 signatures by April 26, 2016, according to KTLA 5. Lynn argued that 18-year-olds have all the responsibilities and entitlements of adults so they should also be allowed to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. He also estimates that it could bring millions of dollars in taxes every year, according to KSBW. The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 made the legal age to consume alcohol, 21 and according to Mothers Against Drunk … [Read more...] about Proposal pushes to lower drinking age
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