Over the years, song lyrics have often dipped into areas of controversy causing some to debate their appropriateness. But music is art… right?Regardless where you land in that deliberation, this week’s top songs can’t help but make you wonder, “Do these artists kiss their mothers with those mouths?”The Good, The Bad, and The Downright DisgustingFoul language in mainstream music isn’t...
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The (Total) Cost of Text Messaging
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The Big Problem of Teen Suicide
Based on a recent study of 6,500 teenagers (and their parents), researchers found that almost...
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Losing Love Makes for Big Winners-Part II
Hookups and breakups. Rebounds and regret. Divorce and domestic violence. Oh, and some...
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Losing Love Makes for Big Winners – Part I
At the start of 2012, Rihanna’s We Found Love was still in the top spot...
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Christmas Wish Lists for 2012
Once upon a time, the Christmas toys that were in the most demand actually varied...
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Fender Benders and Felony Charges
The skid marks can still be seen on the exit ramp near my...
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One Direction Releases Second Album
Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall, and Zayn. No, that’s not a law firm in...
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Losing Control
When Stephen was a sophomore, he had a 4.4 GPA, was active in...
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Procrastination 2012
In November of 2008, young liberals rushed voting booths with the same ferocity...
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AWhen musicians break up with bands, it’s usually the beginning of the end...
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The 2012 VMAs
Most parents teach their kids to say they’re sorry when they do something...
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Promiscuous Programming Promotes Promiscuity
“On-screen promiscuity promotes promiscuity in real life.” (the journal Psychological Science)Funny… most teenagers claim,...