Fearful: the impact of school shootings on students
School shootings have been a major issue in the United States for years now, resulting in the injury and death of both students and teachers alike. Devastating shootings like the ones in Uvalde, Texas and Seattle, Washington were hoped to have been left behind. But as we enter 2023, the terrors of school shootings continue to follow.
Cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation
With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to discuss the ever-growing movement of people wearing culturally significant clothing. The terms ‘cultural appreciation’ and ‘cultural appropriation’ have been floating around the internet for a long time now, but what do these terms really mean? What is the actual significance of these costumes and how would one appropriately engage in another’s culture?
