A few weeks ago, my school celebrated anti-bullying day by wearing pink and handing out pink cotton candy. Although it was a good initiative to raise awareness about this important issue, how effective was it? Studies show that Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the 13-years-olds category on a scale of 35…
There are many different people in high school who fill the hallways with a wondrous variety of personalities. However, these unique people fall into a number of distinct categories, because of shared traits. Let me break down these categories for you: 1. Perfect All-Rounder Now this person is a perfectionist, and they are Mr/Mrs Perfect!…
For some people, Pink Shirt Day is a day of the year where everybody is supposed to wear pink. Simply that. Most people participating in Pink Shirt Day also know that the day is an anti-bullying event. However, for too many, the topic of bullying isn’t just about a dress code for one day a year.…
*Warning: this post uses mature language and frank discussion to explain an important issue. Reader discretion is advised. We’ve all gone through bullying in our lives. Whether you are the one receiving the torment or the one giving out the torment, I am certain that everyone has had an intimate experience with bullying. It’s an experience in…
Only a few days ago did the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA) decide to withdraw its “R” (restricted) film rating on the new film Bully and release it without any ratings due to public protests.
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