It’s widely accepted that shady sh*t is happening behind the scenes of some industries, even if it’s not publicly broadcast. The entertainment industry, for example, may dazzle with red carpets and flashing lights, but behind the glitz and glamor, lies a world of exploitation, power games, and cover-ups. But what about the industries that appear … Read more
It’s inevitable—sooner or later, you will have a bad day at work. Heck, you’ll have plenty of ’em. Dealing with terrible things is a core part of life. However, no matter how tough you think you have it right now, it’s very likely that someone else is having a far worse day than you. And … Read more
Shiloh Hendrix, the Rochester woman caught on video using a racial slur against an autistic Black child, is finally facing legal consequences more than four months after the incident shocked the nation and fueled a divisive online debate. The charges, announced Tuesday, come in the form of three misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct. Each carries … Read more
There’s a special moment of motivation that strikes maybe twice a year, where you look around and declare, “Today, I will DEEP CLEAN.” This burst of ambition is usually followed about five minutes later by the soul-crushing realization that deep cleaning involves… scrubbing. And scraping. And a level of physical exertion you typically reserve for … Read more
A lot of people tend to go into denial when they feel like something’s wrong with their body. “Eh, I’m sure this headache’s nothing. I’ll just pop a couple tablets of ibuprofen and call it a day.” But if you’re in extreme pain, your symptoms haven’t gone away for days or you start to feel … Read more
Weddings are supposed to be about love, family, and maybe one or two regrettable dance moves. But somehow, between cake tasting and choosing napkin colors, some brides forget that their bridal party isn’t a curated Pinterest board. When friendship gets weighed against waistlines, things can get out of hand faster than you can say “bridezilla.” … Read more
Six years ago, I was 3 days into a study abroad program in England, and I laid eyes on an incredibly beautiful stranger at a party. I was terrified to look him in the eye, let alone strike up a conversation, but after a few hours of nervously wondering if I looked okay, he sat … Read more
Anyone—absolutely anyone—who becomes famous gets far more judgment and scrutiny than if they never stepped into the spotlight in the first place. Some criticism is obviously valid and taking responsibility for your actions should be the norm. However, inevitably, stars and public figures have many rumors spring up about them and what they do, some … Read more
Having access to reliable transportation is a big deal for teenagers. Many people living in larger cities take it for granted. However, if you live in a smaller town and don’t have your driver’s license, there’s no public transport running late at night, and there are no taxis or Ubers around, you pretty much have … Read more
In this day and age, it’s not that uncommon to have friends of more than one gender. Indeed, trying to “ban” your partner from anything other than friends of their gender is controlling and weird. But it’s still worth it to keep an eye out, as some “friends” do not have what’s best for your … Read more