It's been about 2-3 months I've been in college now. The process had been exciting (for sure), but rough at times.
I'm always keen on change. I love being put into new situations. From moving into my dorm, to living on my own, to first class and first frat party, from joining a sorority to joining the college newspaper, a lot of things have changed. Change brings joy, and I welcome it with open arms. But change also brings some challenges to the mix too.
I've realized that life is full of hard choices, ranging anywhere from "Do I really need that second cup of Starbucks today?" to "What will realistically fit into my schedule?" I've realized that I can't be Wonder Woman, as much as I'd love to be. I can't do everything I want, when I want. Choices and priorities are a harsh reality of life.
I also realized that, in life, you'll constantly be put into positions where you feel like you're at the bottom. You'll feel so inexperienced, stupid, and useless due to your stupidity. Especially freshman year, when talking to your News Editor at the paper intimidates the heck out of you, and when you see the Editor-In-Chief walk into the room, it's basically like seeing Jill Abramson (not to mention she kinda looks like a young version of her). People will be so much better than you, even people in your own age! Especially in DC, competition for internships is intense and comparing resumes is a habit. You'll think: How did he get that internship? How come I didn't get it?! It's a competitive world, and it starts now.
I also recently realized that people will tell you, straight-up, that you suck. Your Law professor will tell you that your writing is horrendous. You'll send your News Editor an article to be published, only to see that she re-wrote the entire thing before it went out to print. People will question your "strengths" and make you second guess yourself. People will make you reconsider if you'll ever be a good journalist, or if you should even think about going to law school. You just have to march to the beat of your own drum and keep moving forward. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” - A "Mulan" quote I always keep with me. Trying times are times for trying. Just because people don't believe in you, doesn't mean you give up on yourself.
The last of the recent revelations is this: Friends are fantastic, but at the end of the day, the only one who will really have your back is yourself. If anything college teaches you that: a) Being a person is pretty darn expensive. b) You have to be ok being alone. Independence is a big part of college; I think people who are comfortable being alone thrive in this setting. Being alone doesn't mean you are lonely, it just means that you're ok with being with yourself. You don't need a boyfriend texting you every five seconds. You don't need a random hookup every night to feel loved. You don't need to go out to the club everyday of every weekend. Having "you" time is such a key part to your eventual growth as a person, and I think people don't treasure this as much as they should.
But, those have been the big things since moving to DC. I still can't believe that I can officially say that I live on the East Coast. It's so surreal and exciting!
More updates later? If time allows...
- Julia :)
Oct 16, 2014
Aug 16, 2014
What's In My Bag
I've seen people do these posts before, and I like them because my curiosity is a sort-of borderline nosiness (what can I say)... So I thought I should do one, even though it may or may not be interesting.
Longchamp Le Pliage Large: I very recently got this bad boy, and I'm in love. It's incredibly roomy and sturdy! I got it in navy, which will match with practically everything. The bag itself is pretty basic looking but that's what I love about it - it's a classic. The one complaint I do have is that it doesn't really have interior pockets, so the "Mary Poppins bag" effect takes place. But I love it anyway.
MacBook Pro: I got this very recently as well (graduation present) and I'm typing with it right now. This thing is perfect. No complaints. It's my trusty and constant companion.
House Key: Pretty self explanatory, with J.Crew keychain.
"You see but you do not observe": I got this free glasses case at Brandy Melville sans writing, but I decided to decorate it with one of my favorite Sherlock quotes. I thought it was pretty clever too, putting a quote having to do with observing on an eyeglass case... (it's really not that clever but whatevs)
Book: I always like to keep a book in my bag because a) my bag is so big that it can accommodate it easily and b) if I have a spare moment in a boring place and I'm tired of looking at an electronic screen, I have something to do. Right now, I'm reading Allegiant, the last of the Divergent Series (it's pretty good!)
Rhodia Notebook: I originally bought this for my summer internship, but now I just have it with me so I can jot down ideas/thoughts/have paper ready when I need it or when I see something important.
Ray-Ban Eyeglasses: I am very nearsighted, meaning that writing that is far away is as good as a blurry line from my perspective. Glasses always on hand. I now watch TV with my glasses, not because I necessarily need it, but because I can't really enjoy HD when every thing is slightly out of focus - is that bad? #concerned
Madewell Sunglasses: I left my Ray-Ban sunglasses at a movie theatre bathroom, but I got these and I don't even miss my old ones anymore.
Headphones: For Spotify and 8tracks on-the-go.
Avène Eau Thermale - Cold Cream: I got this in Paris, and it's some of the best lip balm in existence.
Milvali Lip Gloss - Mint Sugar Plum: I got this ages ago for Christmas, but the color is beyond perfect (just the right, natural-looking pink) and it smells and tastes like mint.
Pen: Another graduation present. Heavy, inky ballpoint pen with my initials engraved on the cap.
USB: Handy, handy, handy to have. You never know when you might need it, so you might as well have it always.
I hope your bag isn't as boring as mine! :)
Israel-Gaza: The Polarization of America’s Youth
(Note: I initially wrote this in the hopes that it would be an Op-Ed in another digital publication, but that didn't work out - so why not post my own content on my own blog? Just to remind you guys: These opinions are totally and completely my own and no one else's. I hope you enjoy.)
Dead bodies scattered amongst destroyed roads, blown-up buildings, tragic scenes at hospitals and hysterical, grieving mothers. These are the images we have seen and heard throughout all mediums of media - social, broadcast, print, digital - coming from within the confines Israel and Gaza.
But let’s cut to the chase and lay down the facts of what really happened and what’s happening now: Three Israeli teenagers were kidnapped in the West Bank and killed, their bodies found 18 days after the kidnapping occurred. Israel arrested close to 300 Palestinians, many of them members of Hamas, who denied taking part in the kidnapping. 10 Palestinians were killed during the arrests. On the same night the bodies were found, Hamas shot rockets into Israel and Israel performed air strikes in Gaza. Then, in what believes to be retaliation, a Palestinian teenager was kidnapped and burned to death. This sparked riots in Palestinian areas, and 3 arrests were made to those responsible for his death. Hamas fired rockets into Israel, who minimized casualties with their Iron Dome missile defense system. Israel then launched their on-going offensive called “Operation Protective Edge” to destroy cross-border tunnels between Hamas and Israel. Since then, Israel and Gaza have been and are currently in a relatively successful ceasefire, in contrast to the many that have passed prior to this one. The number of Gaza deaths have exceeded 1,900 since the start of this conflict according to some sources, Israel has had 67 deaths thus far.
People on both sides are dying and have committed terrible acts. And even if the death count is lopsided, innocent people are dying on both sides of the conflict and and both sides have received artillery fire and missile fire. Yet, the American youth is picking sides, without even blinking or thinking twice.
There are many reasons as to why Americans, especially the younger set, are so polarized when it comes to this issue. The primary reason, however, is that majority of young Americans are lazy when it comes to analyzing current events, and they only internalize one side of the picture. They take the situation at face value, as it is presented to them, and they let the influences that surround them dictate their viewpoint.
They only read the headline and scan the front-page picture. They look at the #Gaza hashtag on Twitter and see graphic images of the dead. They see tweets reporting destruction under the #IsraelUnderFire hashtag and automatically feel their blood boil out of love for their homeland. They also look at the big and colorful chart at the top of a web article displaying of the death toll on both sides, but fail to actually read the article for context regarding Israel’s Iron Dome or Hamas’ civilian shields. As a result, they memorize the heavily imbalanced number of deaths on each side, like they would a score at a baseball game, without any cognizance as to why those numbers are so different. They think: dead people = bad. Who’s killing them? Israel. In consequence, they think: Israel = bad. Then they tweet “#FreePalestine” and spout off other Anti-Israel sentiments. The same train of thought also applies to those who support Israel and are against Gaza without knowing exactly why. Young people often feel the need to have an opinion about hot topics, so they patch one up with the superficial knowledge they have on whatever the topic is. They want to be “trendy” and “in-the-know,” and if it is trending on Twitter, they have to seem like they know all about it.
Celebrities are prime examples for this rather stunted thought process and are fuel to the flame of obtaining and proclaiming extreme views without considering the various nuances of the issue. From Selena Gomez to Rihanna, many have dished out the “#FreePalestine” tweet, only to be bombarded with offense from their Jewish fans and others who are in support of Israel. Of course, backtracking and claiming the tweet as a “mistake” follows. But young and rather impressionable Americans who are obsessed with celebrity culture will, of course, follow in their misguided footsteps and will display their support for Palestine anyhow.
It’s also no question that young people’s views on the world are heavily influenced by their parents, friends, and family. Their environment shaping who they are is natural. If you are in a Jewish household, most likely you will be in support of Israel, and same with Islam and Hamas. But what worries me is that many of my peers don’t feel the need to actively examine the other side of the issue, or even give it the time of day. Without even having comprehensive knowledge of the topic at hand, they already have an opinion. Being surrounded by friends who are just as uninformed won’t help the matter either, and if these young people are eighteen years of age like I am, having uninformed voters at the voting booth is and will be a serious issue for America.
So I ask America’s young people to take a look at their views, ask why they think what they think, why they think so extremely, and to take a look at the facts that support their view and oppose their view. I would also ask America’s older folk to challenge the views of the young people around them. They shouldn’t be afraid to play Devil’s Advocate, and if they are, it only shows the lack of substance and spine their views really have. The Israel-Gaza issue has polarized the American youth to a severe level, and if this trend continues beyond the conflict at hand, I fear how my generation will handle the future’s great and inevitable problems.
So I ask America’s young people to take a look at their views, ask why they think what they think, why they think so extremely, and to take a look at the facts that support their view and oppose their view. I would also ask America’s older folk to challenge the views of the young people around them. They shouldn’t be afraid to play Devil’s Advocate, and if they are, it only shows the lack of substance and spine their views really have. The Israel-Gaza issue has polarized the American youth to a severe level, and if this trend continues beyond the conflict at hand, I fear how my generation will handle the future’s great and inevitable problems.
Jul 5, 2014
Book Club #5: Divergent
I was persuaded to read this book by a friend of mine... and I read this book with vigor.
What can I say? This book has everything. Action, romance, excitement, competition, drama, life-and-death situations, literally everything. It transports you to a totally different world, and the characters are so vivid and dynamic, all of them. It's so easy to get lost inside that world, it's amazing and addicting. Is it a classic novel, one of "literary merit?" Probably no. But if you want a book that will be a joy to read and will make you appreciate the excellence of leisure reading after years of assigned high school reading, this book is it.
I got SO addicted that I bought the sequel to the book two days after I finished the first. I'm currently reading Insurgent and it's pretty damn good too.
I also HAD to watch the film adaptation of Divergent right after I read the book, so I watched it online. The movie moved a bit fast for me, but it was mostly true to the book, which made it pretty good. I just love Shailene Woodley too, the girl who plays Tris, and Theo James, the guy who plays Four, is reaaaallllllyyyy attractive. That just made the movie a lot better.
I realize that I haven't given anything meaningful about the book at all. It's probably because I'm still not finished with the story, because I haven't finished reading the rest of the trilogy. I promise that when I do finish (which will probably be very soon), I will do a proper book analysis. :)
HAPPY READING!
I got SO addicted that I bought the sequel to the book two days after I finished the first. I'm currently reading Insurgent and it's pretty damn good too.
I also HAD to watch the film adaptation of Divergent right after I read the book, so I watched it online. The movie moved a bit fast for me, but it was mostly true to the book, which made it pretty good. I just love Shailene Woodley too, the girl who plays Tris, and Theo James, the guy who plays Four, is reaaaallllllyyyy attractive. That just made the movie a lot better.
I realize that I haven't given anything meaningful about the book at all. It's probably because I'm still not finished with the story, because I haven't finished reading the rest of the trilogy. I promise that when I do finish (which will probably be very soon), I will do a proper book analysis. :)
HAPPY READING!
Jul 1, 2014
The Comprehensive, Cool Girl's Guide to: Abbot Kinney
Abbot Kinney, otherwise known as A.B.K for people who like to abbreviate things (like me), is the hippest block in Venice Beach. Why? It's more upscale than the boardwalk (read: less grimey, less hobos, less weed than the boardwalk) but it hasn't lost the classic Venice funk, and the vibe attracts cool hipsters from all over town. It has great shopping, good food, and interesting sights. Never been or only been once? Lucky for you, I'd like to consider myself a relatively cool person and I live only 2 blocks from from said street. So here's a handy dandy guide for all y'all hipsters out there...
I'll start with food, because food is fantastic:
Abbot's Pizza Co. - If you want a quick, cheap, and yummy bite to eat, Abbot's Pizza is your place. They have pizza with their signature "bagel crust," and it's heavenly. They also have gluten-free crust (hell yes) and tons and tons of pizza options. My choice slice: The Salad Pizza on gluten-free crust. Just try it, it's really something else.
Lemonade - There are Lemonades in a lot of lovely places in LA, and they're good all over. The one on ABK is no exception. Go there to pick up one of their signature lemonades before you start perusing the shops. It's so fast, so easy, so friggin' yummy. My fave: Blueberry Mint Lemonade and the gluten-free Chai Spiced Almond cookie.
Gjelina - If you wanna go out for an expensive brunch or dinner with an ambiance to match, Gjelina is your place. Ritzy folks with a funky tilt inhabit the restaurant to full capacity. Go there with your $300 denim, a touch of Coachella on your finery, and make sure you look nonchalant about it. While I have only been there once, my parents have been there several, and they've seen more than a handful of celebrities during their meal. (Although, rumor has it that celebs aren't really frequenting there anymore, it's gone too mainstream.) My pick: the Tuscan Kale salad. It's really good.
GTA (Gjelina Take Away) - So let's say that you want some damn good food for lunch but don't want to deal with the whole sit-down schpeal. GTA is your place. It's right next to Gjelina and is basically a food bar. You line up, order, pick up your food, and sit a nice ivy-shaded alleyway right next to the building to eat. The interior design is a thing of beauty, take note of the white marble. My food of choice: the Brisket Banh Mi sandwich - it's out of this world.
Intelligentsia - If you don't mind paying nearly five bucks for a dreamy cuppa, then this is also your place. The coffee is excellent here, and I'm a self-proclaimed coffee snob so my compliment is well-deserved. Grab your beverage and sit outside to people-watch in the sunshine, but make sure you bring a "deep" book, a newspaper, or your MacBook with you. Without it, you'd be branded as a non-local, which is almost as bad as a tourist around this neck of the woods (and we wouldn't want that now, would we?). What I Order: The Angeleno, or an Americano.
TOMS Roasting Co. - If you go inside the TOMS store on ABK, you'll notice they have a coffee bar inside, and if you go in the back, you'll see they have a pretty roomy outside seating area with comfy pillows, tables, coffee house music, and the like. But be warned my friends: the likelihood that you will sit near someone who has BO due to their hippy cause to conserve water is around 3x more likely here than any other spot on ABK, and they chances that you'll witness some very uncomfortable one-sided flirting from some creepy dude going on across from you is nearly 4x more likely. If you really want to observe the brunt of Venice culture, go here. I usually just order a latte and tote my laptop with me to unwind and people watch.
Kreation - I go here for one reason and one reason only - the Acai Miracle smoothie. If I have a Paradise Bowls craving, but can't go all the way to Manhattan Beach to get it, I get my fix here. It is SO GOOD. The service is slow and the people who eat there are more pretentiously vegan than I can handle, but I put up with it to pick up my beautiful smoothie.
3 Square Bakery - I go here for the pretzel bread. It's amazing, it really is. They sell cronuts too!
Now onto the shops, but a BIG disclaimer before I go on: Every boutique on ABK is expensive. Some more than others, but yeah, just as a general rule, it's pretty expensive up in these parts.
Ananda - This place has a weird name, but don't let it turn you off. This place is probably the most reasonably priced shop on ABK, and they have great finds. I frequent here for the cool scarves and unique apparel. They sell bindis too, if you guys wanted to grab some of those.
Principessa - This store is the bomb. I love everything they have. From cool t-shirts and awesome jeans, to sequin tops and party dresses. It's basically a higher quality and overall better LF. And although I love this place, they are HELLA expensive. In consequence, I frequent the sale section a lot, and more often than not, you'll find me unabashedly fishing in the "$10 or less" bin. Anything for the love of clothes, right?
Firefly - This is basically like a mini-Anthropolgie. Has the same kind of stuff - clothes, home items, books - for the same kind of price. I go here to peruse the interesting selection of books, jewelry, and knickknacks. Great place to shop for unique presents.
Urbanic - The wonderstore of stationary goodies. They have the best selection of greeting cards! They are all so adorable. They also have notebooks, pens, and tech accessories too. They also hold calligraphy classes from time to time, which is the coolest thing. Worth a peek!
Margret O'Leary - If you have a pretty penny to spend on cool scarves or cashmere sweaters, go here. And while you're there, buy me a sweater or two, alright?
Satine - The selection of clothes they have? It's all to die for. But in order to walk out of the store with your picks in hand, you'll have to stomach the very hefty price tags and brave the snooty sales ladies. For this place, I window-shop once in a blue moon. Those salesgirls are borderline toxic.
Mona Moore - This is another establishment that's strictly look-only for me. The shoe store, more or less, is set up like a museum. Every beautiful shoe is carefully displayed like the piece of art that it is. The "look but don't touch" rule applies if you're not down to drop around $400 for a pretty pair. But it's definitely worth a walk-through.
Steven Allen Annex - I love this store. Their dresses, button-downs, sweaters and basic tees are all very minimalist and classic. But, you guessed it, this store is damn expensive. Practically everything in this store is on my mental wish list.
Will Leather Goods - When you walk into the store, it smells like leather, which is supremely wonderful. They have unique bags and excellent wallets. Give it a go!
Waraku - The store is full of Japanese imports. They have awesome stuff in here, especially the shoes! They carry a really unique selection of sneakers, make this a destination if your searching for new sneaks.
Mystic Journey Bookstore - Go here for the incense, the ~~magic~~ crystals, the weird books on **enlightenment**, and the hilarity that Mystic Journey offers. I can't promise you'll like it, but it's certainly an interesting store.
I'll start with food, because food is fantastic:
Abbot's Pizza Co. - If you want a quick, cheap, and yummy bite to eat, Abbot's Pizza is your place. They have pizza with their signature "bagel crust," and it's heavenly. They also have gluten-free crust (hell yes) and tons and tons of pizza options. My choice slice: The Salad Pizza on gluten-free crust. Just try it, it's really something else.
Lemonade - There are Lemonades in a lot of lovely places in LA, and they're good all over. The one on ABK is no exception. Go there to pick up one of their signature lemonades before you start perusing the shops. It's so fast, so easy, so friggin' yummy. My fave: Blueberry Mint Lemonade and the gluten-free Chai Spiced Almond cookie.
Gjelina - If you wanna go out for an expensive brunch or dinner with an ambiance to match, Gjelina is your place. Ritzy folks with a funky tilt inhabit the restaurant to full capacity. Go there with your $300 denim, a touch of Coachella on your finery, and make sure you look nonchalant about it. While I have only been there once, my parents have been there several, and they've seen more than a handful of celebrities during their meal. (Although, rumor has it that celebs aren't really frequenting there anymore, it's gone too mainstream.) My pick: the Tuscan Kale salad. It's really good.
GTA (Gjelina Take Away) - So let's say that you want some damn good food for lunch but don't want to deal with the whole sit-down schpeal. GTA is your place. It's right next to Gjelina and is basically a food bar. You line up, order, pick up your food, and sit a nice ivy-shaded alleyway right next to the building to eat. The interior design is a thing of beauty, take note of the white marble. My food of choice: the Brisket Banh Mi sandwich - it's out of this world.
Intelligentsia - If you don't mind paying nearly five bucks for a dreamy cuppa, then this is also your place. The coffee is excellent here, and I'm a self-proclaimed coffee snob so my compliment is well-deserved. Grab your beverage and sit outside to people-watch in the sunshine, but make sure you bring a "deep" book, a newspaper, or your MacBook with you. Without it, you'd be branded as a non-local, which is almost as bad as a tourist around this neck of the woods (and we wouldn't want that now, would we?). What I Order: The Angeleno, or an Americano.
TOMS Roasting Co. - If you go inside the TOMS store on ABK, you'll notice they have a coffee bar inside, and if you go in the back, you'll see they have a pretty roomy outside seating area with comfy pillows, tables, coffee house music, and the like. But be warned my friends: the likelihood that you will sit near someone who has BO due to their hippy cause to conserve water is around 3x more likely here than any other spot on ABK, and they chances that you'll witness some very uncomfortable one-sided flirting from some creepy dude going on across from you is nearly 4x more likely. If you really want to observe the brunt of Venice culture, go here. I usually just order a latte and tote my laptop with me to unwind and people watch.
Kreation - I go here for one reason and one reason only - the Acai Miracle smoothie. If I have a Paradise Bowls craving, but can't go all the way to Manhattan Beach to get it, I get my fix here. It is SO GOOD. The service is slow and the people who eat there are more pretentiously vegan than I can handle, but I put up with it to pick up my beautiful smoothie.
3 Square Bakery - I go here for the pretzel bread. It's amazing, it really is. They sell cronuts too!
There's a crap ton more eateries not covered here, and even more I haven't even tried yet! For a full list of ABK food places, click here.
Now onto the shops, but a BIG disclaimer before I go on: Every boutique on ABK is expensive. Some more than others, but yeah, just as a general rule, it's pretty expensive up in these parts.
Steven Allen Annex - I love this store. Their dresses, button-downs, sweaters and basic tees are all very minimalist and classic. But, you guessed it, this store is damn expensive. Practically everything in this store is on my mental wish list.
Will Leather Goods - When you walk into the store, it smells like leather, which is supremely wonderful. They have unique bags and excellent wallets. Give it a go!
Waraku - The store is full of Japanese imports. They have awesome stuff in here, especially the shoes! They carry a really unique selection of sneakers, make this a destination if your searching for new sneaks.
Mystic Journey Bookstore - Go here for the incense, the ~~magic~~ crystals, the weird books on **enlightenment**, and the hilarity that Mystic Journey offers. I can't promise you'll like it, but it's certainly an interesting store.
These are only my highlights, but there are a ton more shops on ABK. Full list here.
Jun 29, 2014
Book Club #4: To Kill A Mockingbird
Every once in awhile, To Kill A Mockingbird would enter the topic of conversation with my friends, and while they all read it in English class as high school underclassmen, I have never even entertained the thought of reading it. It was my favorite English teacher's favorite, and I've heard the overwhelming praises for this classic from practically everyone. So I decided to just hunker down and read the darn thing.
I am so glad I did. This book just reminded me how important and essential it was to hold on to the child-like view of the world for as long as you possibly can. It just magnified the fact that society, now and then, shapes people in the most horrid ways. When we entered this world, we had no idea of the supposed "societal difference" between the races. We were completely ignorant to the "effects" of one's economic status to one's social standing. It didn't matter what your last name was. Back then, you looked at everyone in the same light, because people were people - no matter their differences. But this book just highlights the absurdity of it all, and the horrific consequences that this school of thought causes.
Once, a friend told me that "Atticus is a bad ass mother fucker." And after reading this book, I have to agree wholeheartedly with that statement. Not only was Atticus brave, but he is also intelligent, honest, and kind. The fact that he was a lawyer just made him more awesome in my eyes. But I think the most important thing was that Atticus was a phenomenal parent. Not in the traditional sense, but he gave his children very important life lessons and life values that I only hope to impart on my children when I become a parent.
I'm probably the last person on the planet to have read this book, but if you haven't yet, I highly urge you do. It's fantastic. They have a movie version too! But, don't be that person who cheaps out and just watches the film without reading the book. The book is always better than the film adaptation. For this book, it's worth the read.
I made a pact with myself that I will read as many books as I possibly can this summer, so expect lots of Book Clubs in the coming future. :)
Jun 16, 2014
Journalism's New Frontier: It's pretty fucking beautiful.
Here I will list some of my favorite "new-start-up-techy" online news outlets that have popped up. So if you want to stay informed without having to deal with Fox/CNN/MSNBC's bullshittery, look no further. Isn't it refreshing? Aren't these new things exciting?! (says the news geek).
I can't fully articulate to you just how much I love this site. I love it so much, it's crazy. They comprehensively explain the news - they give you context and history so you actually know what the fuck is going on in the world beyond what the headlines tell you. It's BEAUTIFUL, ok? Fucking revolutionary, this shit is. And if you aren't impressed with the news part, just go on the site to look at the gorgeous interface and web design. If the graphics on the site don't make you wanna marry the crap out of the site, then don't talk to me.
I also love this little segment of Politico with all my heart. If you want political news with a punch, this is your place. All of their articles are oh-so-very well-written by people who know their shit, and the web design is just out of this world.
People may know VICE for their weird culture magazine. And while this is Vice Media's mainstay, they have been putting serious resources into expand VICE News. They report current events with their signature grit and alternative attitude, their short documentaries are really something else, and they cover important stories from all around the world that aren't really covered by the mainstream media. It's awesome, period.
For most of their stories, they take statistical data and interpret it to current events. God bless.
Have you ever been on BuzzFeed, wasting time reading various lists and taking various quizzes, and then clicked on an interesting headline about Hillary Clinton or Syria or something like that? You then read the article that corresponds to the headline, and then you realize, holy hot shit, I just voluntarily read a news article. That's right guys! YOU JUST READ THE NEWS! Feel proud, because you have taken the first step to becoming an informed electorate and an educated citizen of the world around you. Now read some more. :)
READ THE NEWS IT'S IMPORTANT OK? OK. BYE.
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