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R.I.P. Toys R Us

By John Paul
Writer, Contributor

Whenever we spend time with a relative or family friend that’s significantly a lot older than us, one thing we often hear them say is how nothing is the same anymore. Oh we’ve all heard it before, “Back in my day, we had this and this” or “They don’t make ‘em the way they used to”. We love to laugh at our elders reaction to the modern day and how they seemingly can’t get with the times.

However, these past couple of weeks let me know exactly what that feels like. Recently it was announced that Toys R Us would be closing all of their stores in the United States and United Kingdom, with well over 33,000 jobs being lost as a result. Naturally my generation along with older generations of former Toys R Us kids reacted to the news by reflecting on the days when the retail giant was in its prime and mourning the loss of it. Continue reading R.I.P. Toys R Us

5 Ways to Diffuse an Argument

By Kimberly Edwards
Writer, Contributor

Arguments are the inevitable part of social interaction. No matter how close, dear and loved a person is to you, there is bound to be an argument from time to time. Dr. Phillip Right said, “Arguments are a natural part of interpersonal relationships. Our goal is to turn more arguments into discussions through the argument diffusion strategy.” Continue reading 5 Ways to Diffuse an Argument

Are Men Supportive of Their Women’s infertility?

By Iesha Westmoreland
Writer, Contributor

For couples starting a family the journey to conceive is not always an easy one. When
hearing of the different conceiving stories it is mainly just a one-sided story. Whether the stories are regarding a natural process or through fertility treatment it is mainly from the women’s perspective. We become so consumed in the women’s feelings; we hardly hear the man’s side.
The men are feeling overwhelming emotions and thought as well. The man must provide compassion and support in a position that is foreign to them.

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