by Samantha Woodruff




The Sims series has always let players dress a character how they want and be with either gender, regardless of the gender of the character they made is. Now, for Sims 4, players, you can make a male character appear pregnant, and a female character can be the “father.” Which...
In school, whether it be grade school, high school, or even university, sports have always gotten all the funding that the school gets. Sports get fundraisers, donations from the more wealthy parents, and state funding to help buy things like uniforms, gear for protecting the players, and snacks for the...
The smells, noises, and social pressure of being an autistic athlete are only the start of it. In high school, just during PE, I felt awkward changing in front of people, the smell of sweaty bodies made me nauseated, and the social pressure to “try my best” made me feel...
As the seasons begin to change, and there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, the crushing truth is getting harder and harder to avoid. Finals. Are. Approaching. Great. As a college student, I get it. With the beauty outside and the warm air, the last thing...
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which started in 1990, is probably one of the most important acts for Neurodivergent individuals. It protects them from discrimination in all areas of life, including schools, jobs, and other public places such as parks, restaurants, and transportation. So why is it important? In the...
When Artemis II returns to Earth on Friday, it will hit the atmosphere at about 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at around 24,000MPH, which is fast enough to fly from Los Angeles to New York in about 6 minutes. The temperatures will climb to about 5,000 degrees, which is...
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