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Generational Categorization Promotes Negativity

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Art by Peau PorotesanoGenerational terms have commonly been used to spread negative stereotypes about a certain age group. Time Magazine published an article by Joel Stein on May 20, 2013 titled "Millenials: The Me Me Me Generation," which claims that the Millenial generation is the most narcissistic, lazy and egotistical generation because they were raised with social media, … [Read more...] about Generational Categorization Promotes Negativity

Movies Made NASA Cool Again

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Art by Peau Porotesano Full disclosure: I am both a space and movie nerd. I follow NASA on Instagram and have a signed copy of Kip Thorne's "The Science of Interstellar." I can recite remarkable amounts of film trivia, and four of my top nine favorite movies as a kid featured outer space. But even I never anticipated the impact recent films have had on promoting space … [Read more...] about Movies Made NASA Cool Again

Mandatory Attendance Needs To Stop

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Graphic by Nate BartonTo me, syllabus day is important for two reasons. First is to claim a territorial dibs on whatever desk I deem worthy and second is to find out how many days of class I can miss without hurting my grade. Jokes aside, mandatory attendance is a form of coddling that I find patronizing and unnecessary. Students should be expected to actually go to school … [Read more...] about Mandatory Attendance Needs To Stop

Understand the Generational Divides

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Art by Peau Porotesano When I met with my career counselor last year, she told me that I would most likely switch my career seven times in my life. This advice ran counter to my mom's advice of sticking to one career for the rest of my life.I'm not the only Millennial receiving this advice. In fact, quitting and moving to different jobs has become such a mainstay in this … [Read more...] about Understand the Generational Divides