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Have you ever counted how many times you’ve seen drinking depicted as cool, exciting, and a rite of passage in movies, social media, and on television? Imagine being a teen and seeing this. The power that advertising and representation has on us is astounding, and our youth are especially vulnerable because their brains are still developing and they might not be thinking logically about...
By Stephanie Escobedo Tirado, local CSUCI student.
It’s easy to say, “You’re young; live a little!” Or, “That stuff only happens in the movies.” What are the effects of these words on young people?
Here’s the impact that many don’t want to admit: it’s hurting teenagers.
Now, I don’t mean all teenagers have that one person...
Written by Jazmin Lopez, a Ventura County high school student.
Violetta didn't like pretty people, especially pretty women who looked so effortlessly perfect and like their lives were filled with adventures and friends who actually liked them. Violetta detested pretty women who adorned their skin with the most expensive makeup, but somehow she couldn't stop watching these women...
Essay and artwork by a BRITE youth spokesperson.
I have never been pressured to vape before.
I am lucky enough to say that I was raised in a household where my mom was always making sure I was safe and happy. However, I know this isn’t the case for many others.
Vaping has always been a prevalent problem at my school and community. So often I...
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