By Lupe Perez |Staff Writer| Tattoos—a form of body art that people have as a form of self-expression. The meaning behind a tattoo can range from something near and dear, or something as simple as an impulse. Many people feel their tattoos represent their background and life as a whole. Its almost as if their identity is naked without having the ink on their public image. Ink is permanent, but it is no longer as big of a taboo in society as it once was. Tattoos were once a form of rebellion and were seen as unprofessional and needed to remain hidden. Now, they are a form of body art and self-expression, the portrayal of a person as a whole. People go through times in … [Read more...] about Students unleash the true meaning behind their ink
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Tattoos: Trend or End to job search
By Abel Arriola | Staff Writer | Even before tattoos became a large trend, they have always been seen as a work of art. Being the social norm, people tend to get tattoos to express themselves, or to cover up old, regretful ink. While some are beautiful, issues arise when stereotypes are formed on what these pieces mean to those who have them. To those that are against tattoos, you may be considered a gang-banger, a degenerate, and/or unprofessional. Some retail jobs, for example, may ask for you to cover up your ink. As for a corporate job, you could be turned away at the door. "I applied for a job as a waitress, it was half telephone, half seeing when you're free … [Read more...] about Tattoos: Trend or End to job search
Body mods in society and workplace
By Mackenzie Viera |Staff Writer| Body modifications have become a common practice in today’s culture; one in five Americans have tattoos, according to Fox News. Dr. Brian Elzweig and Dr. Donna K. Peeples, professors from Texas A&M University, published an article highlighting the legal process of hiring and employing people with altered appearances. Some companies prefer to stick to their traditional hiring practices, and will deny employment to those with visible modifications. Many employees argued that some alterations may be due to class or religion, and used the first amendment as support for their claim. However, there are not any designated legal protections. While … [Read more...] about Body mods in society and workplace
Actors should not be punished for having tattoos
By Jazmin Jett |Staff Writer| On a scale of one to offensive, how much do the tattoos that actors and actresses adorn actually matter, in regards to the characters they play? According to the opinions of the media and viewers alike, they matter a lot. CSUSB student Mackenzie Viera said, “No one should be penalized for their being unique; especially actors and actresses. They should be judged by their talent”. For the most part, the characters that actors and actresses immerse themselves in are shy of tattoos. They’re usually left to exude the depth of their character throughout the film, as opposed to relying on aesthetics. I’ve always had several anecdotes as to why actors … [Read more...] about Actors should not be punished for having tattoos
Students use ink to show off creativity
By Marc-Olivier Drouin |staff writer| Once frowned upon, tattoos and piercing are now becoming very popular. So popular that it is really easy to spot someone on campus who carries a unique piece of art on their skin. Students at CSUSB definitely love ink! Years ago, tattoos and piercings held a negative meaning because of their association with biker gangs and criminals. With the rising popularity of body modification among the population in the 21st century, they have become a form of expression rather than a sign of rebellion. Even if tattoos and piercings are not yet fully accepted in the workplace, TV shows like “Miami Ink” and “L.A. Ink” have helped to democratize the … [Read more...] about Students use ink to show off creativity
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