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Traveling to a Galaxy Far, Far Away

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There are movies so entrenched in pop culture, it seems like a waste of time to watch them. One can easily recognize famous lines and have a vague understanding of the plot. As a direct result of this phenomenon, I had not watched the Star Wars saga. I got the gist of it. “Luke, I am your father.” There are Jedis, Sith Lords and Wookies — oh my! But with the announcement of … [Read more...] about Traveling to a Galaxy Far, Far Away

The Five Most Underrated Foods

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Photo by Monika Haskell These tasty treats aren’t only delicious, but also good for you! The following five foods are more than just scrumptious snacks; they are essential to your health and wellness. These fab five foods are underrated… 1. Salmon Sometimes referred to as the “world’s healthiest food” the benefits of salmon are endless. The high protein content and … [Read more...] about The Five Most Underrated Foods

What the heck is HIIT?

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Photo by Shayla Girardin Short for “High Intensity Interval Training,” HIIT is a new workout method that is taking the fitness world by storm. HIIT is a creative way to burn fat effectively by alternating between high and low intensity interval training. According to bodybuilding.com, HIIT is much more efficient than standard cardio because participants can push their … [Read more...] about What the heck is HIIT?

Songstress Roxie Bardo Talks Life, Career & Social Justice

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Photos by Marisa Padilla Roxie Bardo is a 19 year old on a mission to become great and do great things to help others. Born Oct. 3 in Tennessee, Bardo realized singing was her “calling” as a child. “I’ve always been singing. When I was in … kindergarten, I had these two neighbors and … we would perform in my front yard. I would put these whole little dances together to … [Read more...] about Songstress Roxie Bardo Talks Life, Career & Social Justice