Gone With The Wind, The Godfather and The Wizard of Oz, among others, are canonized as some of the finest storytelling Hollywood ever created, and rightfully so. Today though, it seems as if the industry has turned its back on the rich tradition of great, original storytelling that is the crown jewel of classic Hollywood.
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This is a common reaction I get when I tell people I am an Outdoor Adventure Leadership major. There is an assumption made by many as soon as they hear it: we make fires, go camping and share spooky stories — all the while paying $50 grand a year for it. -
We are living in a time when women who eloquently explain why birth control is necessary are called “sluts” and pregnant women are compared to livestock. It is important to pay attention to the way politicians talk about women, because the way they talk is an excellent window into the way they think and the way they will legislate. -
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Have you ever wondered what *@#%$ means? The children of Agloe, NY do, thanks to a wonderful, new program started by high school drop out, Dicky Cox. Cox, age 17, rides on school buses and teaches the local children all the bad language they will ever need to know. No age is too young for this teacher; his classes include all ages, K-12.
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As part of the movement, people have reclaimed the word “slut” by dressing provocatively and promoting sexual confidence. Many people have taken issue with the movement, however, because the word “slut” is defined as “an immoral or dissolute woman; prostitute.”
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Not your mother’s reference book