On February 10, Kansas state Republican governor Samuel Brownback issued an executive order revoking protections against job discrimination for LGBTQ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning). That day, Brownback stated that the executive order “ensures that state employees enjoy the same civil rights as all Kansans.” Employees in the state can now be legally be …
I used to be quite the reclusive homebody. However, I began venturing out more as I got older, and with that, trying new eateries. I love trying different foods and experiencing the different flavors around us. I hope to share experiences and recommendations, as well as keep an open mind and palette to the treasures …
Politics is the heartbeat of our nation. Politics go beyond numbers and chambers. Politics shows the drama, excitement and cutthroat ways of the U.S. Government. John Boehner and Mitch Mcconnell lead a red wave set out to take down the progress of a six-year administration. On the other side of the aisle, President Obama and …
Volleyball players welcome! Every week, read about the life of a typical player that has the same problems that you do. I won't say I'm authority on this subject, but I’m here to help anyone lacking the proper knowledge of the game to understand it fully. Club players are welcome to read and relate to these posts. …
What do you love? There are mainly five things that my world revolves around: family, friends, Netflix, chocolate, and the field of medicine. My aspiring dream is to someday become a cardiothoracic surgeon—one who specializes in surgery on organs in the chest. I am extremely passionate about medicine. Since I am a Netflix addict, I watch a …
As an experienced Tumblr blogger of fashion, I know what’s trending, the dos and don’ts of fashion, and how to pair clothing together. I want to show the world how to express themselves using clothing and accessories. I devote almost all my time to my three different Tumblr fashion blogs searching for new styles. I …
The Islamic State, widely known as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) or ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), has been attacking, beheading, and burning innocent Christian and Muslim peoples throughout the Middle East and more recently, Europe. Unfortunately, as CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate made clear, people are …
HBA's East Coast trip was a great experience for me. For those of you going on the trip for the first time this spring break. Here's some advice to help you make the most out of it. Because Hawaii is a rock in the middle of the Pacific, I believe that it is essential for …
This isn’t your typical YouTube beauty guru’s blog. I will be sharing my experiences and knowledge about makeup that I have accumulated over the years. My observations throughout the years is that young girls are judged for wanting to explore with makeup. There is no harm for a girl to want to explore different eyeshadows, eyeliners, …
Go around to any student in school and ask them what they hate most about it. The answer you’ll most likely receive is homework. The average teenager loathes having to go through eight hours of classes and then have to do more work when the day is over. At HBA, a student’s school week consists …
