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November, 2010  // Posts published in November, 2010

30 Nov Posted by Ramon Valadez in Social Issues, Trends | 1 comment

No more Disney Princesses

No more Disney Princesses

“Disney Animation is closing the door on fairy tales” and who’s to blame?  Girls that are growing up too fast.  The animation studio that demonstrated that a kiss can wake you from a coma, glass slippers make for poor running shoes, and singing under water is possible – has no plans for making any more films...

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23 Nov Posted by Dennis Demori in Social Issues | 3 comments

Is “Movember” Real Activism?

Is “Movember” Real Activism?

If you’ve noticed a strange increase in guys with mustaches everywhere you go, it’s not a new fashion statement (although I have my fingers crossed for the day they’re back in style — no joke). It’s Movember, a global campaign that’s raising awareness and donations for cancers that affect men. Earlier this month, many of my...

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16 Nov Posted by Michelle Bregozzo in Culture | 4 comments

A Gringa experiences Día de los Muertos

A Gringa experiences Día de los Muertos

Traditionally, Romeo and Juliet is considered a tragedy, right?  That is, you would never consider it to have a happy ending.  Except, maybe in Mexico… About 2 weeks ago I had the chance to go to Mexico with 2 of my best friends to visit another friend who is currently living in Guadalajara.  He took us...

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09 Nov Posted by Dwight Delgado in Social Issues | Comments

Hispanic Females Have a Clear Advantage

Hispanic Females Have a Clear Advantage

The issue Since the 1970’s there has been a higher-education gender inequality in favor of women. The gap continued to grow until 2003 when the ratios leveled off, with the exception of the Hispanic community. According to an American Council on Education (ACE) study titled, Gender Equity in Higher Education (which this blog is based on), ...

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How Connected Are You?

How Connected Are You?

A while back I was reading this cartoon in Glamour magazine: And then a few weeks ago as some friends and I were coming home from a weekend at Lake Havasu, we asked one of the girls on the trip to share her photos with us on Facebook. And then she said four words I...

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