Prior to May 19, 2009, the word glee was obscure, nothing more than a right-click synonym for happiness or delight. But following American Idol that Tuesday night, the word glee became the buzz on campuses.“Did you see Glee last night?”“Yeah, hilarious!”“The music was awesome. I downloaded two of the songs on iTunes before I went to bed.”A year later, the show would blow everything else away, with 19 Emmy nominations, more...
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What does the “M” In MTV Stand For?
We live in a world of acronyms and abbreviations, most of which carry...
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Unforgettable “Moments”
There’s always a risk in trying to predict award shows; but when it...
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What Kids (Really) Want
Every teen wants a cool cell phone. Most want slick cars. Many want...
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It’s Good to Be Katy Perry
She’s the daughter of not one, but two, pastors. She says she’s a...
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A Bitter Taste of Pop Culture
Teens and tweens jumped to their feet, their pubescent voices shrilling as 2010...
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Extended Adolescence
Maybe you got inklings something might be amiss when a growing number of...
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Blurred Reality
Today’s front pages are often littered with articles about new interesting risky behaviors...
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Is Your Teen a Narcissist Magnet?
Narcissist—[one who displays an] inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity, (www.dictionary.com)Kate is...
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Move Over Mario
With summer in full swing, teenagers can finally do what they’ve dreamt about...
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Banning Best Friends
What do teen friendships look like from your vantage point? Large groups of...
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TV Shows for Well-Endowed Misfits
Allow me to begin this article with a disclaimer. If you find the...
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Pushing the Limits
I don’t think anyone could have said it more true than New Moon star Peter...
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Look Out: Filth Straight Ahead!
QUESTION: What do you get when you add one controversial host to a...