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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War at 18, smoke at 21
By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| Increasing the smoking age, from 18 to 21, is outrageous because it limits personal freedom. Many would argue that an 18-year-old is not old enough to make the decision whether he/she should smoke or not. I argue that if they are old enough for the country to ship them off to war, then they are prepared to make their own choices. Maybe it would be an even better idea to raise the age requirement to enlist for the selective service from 18 to 21. I agree with Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to raise the smoking age to reduce the health issues caused by it. However, with the decision 18-year-olds are already able to make, I think increasing the age of smoking … [Read more...] about War at 18, smoke at 21
There are no limits to beauty
By Da'Jha Sims |Staff Writer| There is no limit to beauty, no matter height, weight, age or disability. 62-year-old Jacky O'Shaughnessy proved that by modeling in a lace purple bra and lace pink panties for America Apparel. Jacky has modeled for American Apparel since 2011. This has been by far her best and most powerful image. When this picture was published on Facebook, the head title for this astonishing picture was "Sexy has no expiration date." Many Facebook users praised the fact that Jacky expressed her 62-year-old body proudly and freely with the message that age does not preclude beauty or sexiness. Jacky isn't the only model in her age range. 66-year-old Sarah … [Read more...] about There are no limits to beauty