Posted 4/16/13 1:30 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Events, Health, News, Resources, TV
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Triumph turned to tragedy when two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. The explosions killed 3 people and injured at least 144 runners and spectators. Whether you're near or far from Boston, know somebody or just feel for those who do, here's a list of ways to give or receive help following this tragic event.
Posted 4/16/13 1:18 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Events, News, Sweet Tweet
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We don’t yet know all the details of what happened after two explosions hit the Boston Marathon, but we know enough to feel emotions like horror, grief and anger.
Posted 4/15/13 7:05 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Events, Health, sexual health, Style
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The 2013 MTV Movie Awards were wayyy great, but I'm all about what happens before the trophies and death stares go down. I'm talkin' 'bout the red carpet.
Posted 4/15/13 2:06 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Celebs, Events, Movies, News
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Aca-can’t believe the MTV Movie Awards are over! Rebel Wilson was hilarious as the evening’s host, but the awards show wasn’t all about the jokes and fantastic live performances. Our favorite celebs had hearts breaking and people talking when they used the night to call attention to important issues.
Posted 4/12/13 2:09 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Bullying Sucks, Celebs, Events, Music, School
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April 4th marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In his honor, the King Center in his hometown of Atlanta has launched the “50 Days of Nonviolence" campaign to challenge students to abstain from violence for the rest of the school year.
Posted 4/12/13 12:10 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Celebs, Events, Movies
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I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been practicing my horizontal running in preparation for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday. The show is going to be amazing: Brad Pitt will present, the cast of “Pitch Perfect” will perform, and Academy Award-winning Jamie Foxx will have to make room on his shelf for this year's Generation Award.
Posted 4/11/13 5:29 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Events, Hunger
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Everyone has to eat, but not everyone has access to the food they need. In America, about 17 million kids go hungry, and generationOn has launched its initiative What Will You Bring to the Table? to help young people solve this problem.
Posted 4/11/13 1:04 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Events, Health, Resources
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According to statistics, every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. That means that, on average, there are more than 200,000 victims of sexual assault every year. Now is the time to talk about it!
Posted 4/10/13 5:45 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Contests, Events, News, School, Video
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The next time your parents offer you a few bucks for being a good student, let 'em know your going rate is WAY higher these days. Why?! Cause the Get Schooled Victory Tour is rewarding the winners of their Fall Attendance Challenge with awesome prizes and celebrity visits!
Posted 4/10/13 1:28 pm EST by Claire Biggs in Events, Resources
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Last week I decided to go for a jog. There I was, minding my own business and humming along to Lana Del Rey, when a truck slowed down next to me. The driver decreased his speed just enough to pull the car up to where I was on the sidewalk and proceeded to bark at me before he sped off. Charming, right?
