COLOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS PINK October kicks of Breast Cancer Awareness month and many functions and events dedicated to getting women to do self-breast examinations and check-ups. One of those events is the Color Southern Illinois Pink campaign that is placing a 3 ft by 6 ft pink ribbon in your yard at your home or […]
My First Amendment Right
September 17, 2015 By 2 Comments
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – US Constitution, First Amendment Most people know this sentence. […]
What it Means to Never Forget
September 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
What does September 11th mean? What remembering September 11th means to me personally is sitting in my 4th grade classroom, thinking that I did not feel safe in my country for the first time. I knew that people died that day, and that our country was under attack, but I did not fully comprehend the weight of that. […]
Why Miley Cyrus is a Genius
September 3, 2015 By 1 Comment
I love Miley Cyrus. It’s true. I do. I think that she is one of the best fashion-forward, LGBT-supporting, love-spreading celebrities out right now. Yes, she may be a little over the top. She may show a little too much skin. She could possibly be participating in some illegal activities. BUT, her message is very […]
