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Cosmetics: Ingredients to Avoid

By Irus Yuan Teenagers use a lot of cosmetics, even though they don’t need it. They use hair gel, nail polish, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, foundation, highlighter, etc… the list never ends. However, a lot of these products contain ingredients that are …

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An Olympic-sized Problem: Doping

The internet is filled with glorious images of Olympic athletes winning gold, bringing pride to their coaches, sponsors, and country. These people often are chosen by sporting goods companies to be role models for the general population, thus gaining widespread fame and …

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Ball is Life

By Krystal Yang Over 26 million Americans play basketball. Why is this sport so popular? Basketball is a fast-paced ball game where players must have impeccable teamwork, strong bodies, and a clear mindset in order to win. Unfortunately, our community has limited …

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What Your Brows Say About You

By Selena Guo Everyone makes quick judgements about others based on appearance—it’s a natural human instinct. However, you might not realize that even the smallest of details can alter your personality and your image. Take your eyebrows as light predictors for example: …

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Think Before You Flush!

By Selena Guo The next time you flush, you might want to stand out of the way. That’s because flushing your toilet propels a plume of microscopic water droplets into the air. Research has even shown that this plume can reach your …

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Wireless Wipes

By Selena Guo ABC News reported that the average person touches their cellphone upwards of 150 times each day. A study conducted by researchers at Ondokuz Mayis University in Turkey found that nearly 95% of phones screened were contaminated with some kind …

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Double Cleansing

By Selena Guo Skincare nuts have probably already heard of this technique: double cleansing. But for the common people, what is double cleansing? Originating in Japan, this facial cleansing technique was used by women who wore the typical heavy, white makeup. A …

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Depression

0By Anonymous Normally when a preteen is closed off, tired, and upset, most adults would dismiss it as “hormones” and treat it as nothing worth paying attention to. In reality, though hormones do play a role in mood, they should not be …

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Dangers of DIY Routines

Submitted by: Selena Guo Nowadays, DIY beauty routines have become increasingly popular. Their benefits are clear to see; they are often cheaper, all-natural, and usually work just as well. However, without proper understanding of the ingredients, even all-natural remedies can hurt you. …

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Benefits of Yogurt

Yogurt, a food that has been around since 5000 BCE, is the product of bacteria fermentation of milk. It might sound gross, but think again. Yogurt holds a variety of benefits—from health to beauty.   Skincare Yogurt contains lactic acid, a natural …

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