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The Unsung Women of WWII: The WASPs
If you've ever attended school, you must know about the Second World War and how countries all over the globe came together to fight a war of political ideology of every extreme. Democracy, Fascism, Totalitarianism and so much more. We hear every November about the heroes who fought for this country and how thankful we should be that they did so. I am thankful for those who sacrificed their own lives to fight for what's right for this country and for the rest of the world. But what if I told you that women were actually allowed to serve in combat during this war? Sounds crazy right? But these women didn't serve on the ground, they could be only be found in the sky.
Sierra GeorgePublished 6 years ago in VivaTea and Coffee
The following content is intended for mature audiences as it has heavy and vivid detail regarding sexual-assault experiences.
Alex FaulknerPublished 6 years ago in Viva- Top Story - December 2017
#ThisIsBeauty Is The New Movement With A Surprising Backstory
If there's one community you'd expect to be all about the idea of beauty being a codified, standardized trait, it'd be the beauty pageant community. With so many movies and television shows mocking how allegedly similar all the pageant contestants are, one would expect most pageanteers to really focus on looks.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Viva Melanie Martinez vs. Timothy Heller: Who's Telling The Truth?
Melanie Martinez. An American singer, songwriter, music video director, and photographer. Born in Astoria, Queens and raised in Baldwin, New York on Long Island, who subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice.
Alvin EllisPublished 6 years ago in VivaAwesome Feminist Gifts that Donate to Planned Parenthood
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's the fact that women's body autonomy is under attack. With Planned Parenthood being defunded by the GOP, and abortion rights continually being dialed back into the 1950s, it's our duty to fight back as hard as we can.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in VivaCinnamon Rolls for Everyone!
Do a quick Google search... You can find the Cinnamon Roll apology from now seemingly burnt Chef Mario. OK, so here is the thing. You can—but you shouldn't—say you are sorry for having allegedly done some bad things to women and end it with a recipe!
jessica youngPublished 6 years ago in VivaThe Unfamed Sisters of Science
When you think about women in science, your mind will often drift to names like Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace. Whilst these women do indeed deserve the praise they get in their field, my own school curriculum was somewhat lacking in inspirational female scientists.
Sahala SmithPublished 6 years ago in VivaStretch Marks and Stigma
Body positivity: A foreign concept to most. Looking in the mirror and analysing every feature of your body, reciting words of others repeatedly around in your head until they eventually become a part of you, chipping away at your mind. It's a sad fact that anxiety surrounding body image has significantly increased in the 21st century, with social media constantly defining beauty standards.
Servant Savant
“158,” Professor Mukund told the room with a smile. “Are you sure? I still can’t believe Nandini can have such a high IQ. I’m just an average call centre worker and Anjali is a housewife that’s never been to school; how can our daughter be like this?” Rajesh was desperate for some sort of verification.
Toorjo MishraPublished 6 years ago in VivaFat Girl Vs. Beautiful Girl
Being fat — No... having fat makes you "fat" and therefore I am a "fat girl" and have been all my life — or so I was told. It's not as much fun being the "big girl" as it is being the "big guy," for one is a compliment while to the other is considered "polite." This is a prose poem about Fat Girl.
Jennifer RPublished 6 years ago in VivaAnne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank is a very popular, number-1 selling book in the whole wide world. Before the diary became popular, the beautiful young writer Anne Frank was born Annelies Marie Frank on June 12, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany. She lived with her parents Otto Frank and Edith Frank-Holländer and older sister Margot Frank. Anne was born in a time where there was a lot of political chaos in Germany. Her family decided to move to Amsterdam when Adolf Hitler won the election. It was there where she attended school at Montessori. She was a very friendly, talkative, and outstanding young girl. She loved to read and do a lot of writing and journalism a lot. Even though she was very talkative, she was also secretive. She wouldn't even share with her best friends at school.
Shante HernandezPublished 6 years ago in VivaShould You Get a Breast Reduction?
For years I suffered from horrible upper back pain and lower back pain as well. My breast reduction was the best choice I have ever made in my life.
Annisa LovePublished 6 years ago in Viva