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My name is Brianna. I'm 24 years young. I currently teach English at North Charleston High School, where we serve an underprivileged population of students. While I have found teaching to be both challenging and rewarding, I do plan to explore writing as a profession after this school year. I am currently working a writing internship with Campussports.net, which allows me to gain both exposure and experience as I work closely with an editor who publishes my work. I plan to continue to immerse myself into the world of Journalism, so that I can one day obtain my dream job of writing for a newspaper or magazine in a large city.
As an educator, I feel the need to reassure you that most inappropriate comments in the classroom come from the students, and that the incident described below is atypical in a classroom environment. However, despite that my experiences were of the norm, and consisted of students inappropriately complimenting me in odd and somewhat cryptic ways...
Thursday, I woke up to find my world changed. After spending the previous night watching the sunset at Folly Beach, which is about 10 miles from downtown Charleston, I drove home and went straight to bed, completely unaware of the shootings that had occurred. I woke up Thursday morning to an array of text messages...
While I disfavor Dad Bods because I'm kind of a jerk, others find them displeasing for more logical reasoning. For instance, Jim Grant points out that the Dad Bod represents a guy "who's not scared of a cheat meal, because he eats just about anything and everything."
With summer in full force, summer vacation planning is in full force too. If you are planning this year's cruise though, be sure to take into account Carnival Cruise Line will begin banning carry-on beverages in July. According to PEOPLE, "Carnival explained the decision to customers in a letter, claiming that inspecting the vast number of foreign...
Whether you like it or not, the Dad Bod phenomenon isn't dying out any time soon. In fact, Dad Bods are receiving recognition and being celebrated in unexpected places. For example, Dad Bods will be both recognized and celebrated this upcoming weekend on the Palmetto Breeze cruise ship.
Many people know that Bruce Jenner has recently opened up about being transgender. Most people are unaware, however, that Jenner's reason for doing so goes well beyond being truthful with the public. Caitlin Beck explains that Jenner is "determined to be a role model for other individuals and families grappling with gender identity."
Most of us who watch Sex and the City re-runs, or even, the movie, can agree that Carrie Bradshaw's fashion sense is one we'd love to emulate. Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, is a columnist in the city of New York. So it is not surprising that she is always dressed to impress.
With Kim and Kanye's second, and possibly third child on the way, I am already dreading their choice of unclever names. South? East? Who knows... Though I am not in line with Kim and Kanye's choice of baby names, I am happy for the couple, and eager to find out if they will be having...
I've attended hockey games both at Tampa Bay's Amalie Arena and Pittsburgh's Heinz Field (the winter classic). The two venues are huge and create an experience for fans that they're sure to remember. With that being said, it comes as no surprise that both venues are all booked up with concerts and shows, in addition...
With National Iced Tea Day fast approaching, South Carolina is getting ready to attempt to break the World Record for World's Largest Sweet Tea. According to Hannah Raskin, a Chik-Fil-A in Oklahoma currently holds the title. Though most people associate sweet tea with the south, many people are unaware that sweet tea originated in Summerville,...
With a total of 10 tattoos, I'm somewhat of a tattoo junkie. I never feared the pain or permanency, or had issues trusting tattoo artists. I also always viewed tattoos as something special, as mine represent my experiences, my family, my beliefs--or to put it simply--me.
Let's face it--hockey is a Northern sport. Since I am from up North, I had no choice but to learn the sport. My dad insisted on it, purchasing season tickets for the local AHL team when I was nine years old. I always say I learned hockey by going to the games, but I learned...
As a current resident of South Carolina and former collegiate athlete, I'm disgusted both with Palmetto Family Council as well as Clemson's head football coach Dabo Swinney. To fill you in--Coach Swinney originally planned to attend anti-LGBT group Palmetto Family Council's fundraiser on June 2nd, which quickly became viewed as problematic for obvious reasons.
Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, earned himself a new title. While The Rock previously achieved ten WWE world champion titles, he has recently achieved the title of Selfie Superstar for taking an immense amount of selfies in just a short amount of time. In addition to The Rock's new title, he has earned...
I feel kind of guilty about hating on dad bods and liking granny hair. Just kidding-- I don't. Unlike dad bods, granny hair actually looks good. Though it has been trending for a few months now, I just heard the coined term "granny hair" today. So for those who are a bit out of the...
Exclusive: Interview with Stee... Long before he stepped foot in Durham, N.C., Duke freshman center Jahlil Okafor has been expected to forgo his final three years of eligibility in favor of the NBA, thus becoming one of the next highly touted one-and-done players. However, Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, has reported that the projected No.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed a late 22-8 run on Wednesday night to escape No. 4 Duke, 77-73. The battle between the two ACC teams was the only matchup of top 10 teams on the evening - for that matter, the only game pairing two top 25 opponents on the night.
Could a team's chances for a conference crown be over in January if they have three losses on the season and are ranked in the top five in the nation? Well, that is a question that will be revealed in one fashion or another Saturday as the No.
In the weeks following St. Patrick's Day, most of us have already forgotten about shamrocks, green attire, and leprechauns. However, with the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in full swing, one thing we haven't forgotten about is luck. With Cinderella hopefuls such as Wichita State, UCLA, and NC State working their way into the Sweet Sixteen, let's...
As most would agree, the Big 12 conference as a whole has harnessed the negativity and backlash with the "One True Championship" snafu, and fueled every team to make sure that type of embarrassment never happens again. But for the Texas Longhorns, a program that appeared to be on the rise several years ago, to restore [...]
Most people are aware that there are benefits to playing college sports. They know that college sports can help you to stay fit, earn scholarship money, and even create lasting memories. What many people fail to recognize though, is that college sports have even more to offer than the obvious.
Not many collegiate athletes consider themselves good enough to go for the gold after their careers come to a close. Syracuse University's Track and Field Senior Donald Pollitt is one of the few who does, however, and this has become evident in his decision to try out for the 2016 Olympics.
It's hard to believe that the Boston Marathon bombing happened just over two years ago. Quite honestly, it's hard to believe the bombing happened, period. While it's hard to believe, on April 15th, 2013 at 2:49 pm, two bombs exploded near the finish line, killing some, injuring many and leaving the city of Boston devastated....
The Penn Relays are one of the oldest and largest Track and Field competitions in the United States. This year marks the 121st Penn Relays, which are taking place on April 23-25 at the University of Pennsylvania. For those of you Track and Field fans who are interested in experiencing this year's Penn Relays but are...
About a month ago, The Odyssey Online published a piece titled "Why Girls Love the Dad Bod." In just 500 words, Clemson University's Mackenzie Pearson managed to piss off college girls all across the country, suggesting that young women are into guys with "dad bods" because they are insecure.
Just this past Monday, celebrities flocked to New York City to celebrate this year's Met Gala. For those who don't know much about the event, it is a fundraising event that benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. According to the Museum's website (www.metmuseum.org), "The Costume Institute's collection of more than thirty-five thousand costumes...
For most people, when searching for athletic clothing, Nike and Adidas are the first brands that come to mind. As a multinational brand, it is no surprise that Adidas is readily thought of for its clothes, shoes, and accessories by people all over the world. According to Adidas' website (www.adidas.com), Adidas was founded in 1949...
Ralph Lauren wasn't kidding when he said "what began 40 years ago with a collection of ties has grown into an entire world, redefining American style" (www.ralphlauren.com). Not only does Lauren have a ridiculous number of stores both throughout the U.S. and internationally, but he is now looking to open up a new and improved...
My boss once said: "Our society places athletes, movie stars, and reality television people on pedestals. Our way of life treats them as if they change the course of humanity. We glorify individuals for how they look, what they wear, and who they date. We, society, look to them for answers and their thoughts."
I'm not going to lie-- the only reason I know what KDs are is because my high school students are crazy about them. When asked to sculpt a shoe of their choice for art class, many students chose to craft the KDs they owned or admired.
When we think presidency, we think responsibility. But presidency also has its perks. Nike proved that presidency comes with some unthought of benefits when they presented President Obama with custom Air Jordan 11Lab4s. Both the box and the tongues of the 11Lab4s feature the presidential seal.
I don't believe in telling people how they should live their lives. Because well, it's their life, and thus their decision. I do believe, however, that everyone is entitled to their opinion (and trust me-- I don't think that people are "entitled" to much of anything in life).
We can learn from people of all ages. Five-year-old Josiah Duncan reminds of us this. Duncan and his mom, Ava Faulk, were at a Waffle House in Prattville, Alabama, where Duncan took notice to and became fascinated by a homeless man who was sitting outside of the restaurant.