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by Maria Chaves   At my school, girls are encouraged to dress modestly. Shorts, skirts and short-sleeved shirts have to pass the dollar-bill length test, a system that measures a dollar bill from the seam of the item to the knee or how much of the shoulder is covered. These rules are accepted but only to a certain extent. Although the school says it’s a matter of self-respect, we all know whom they are trying to protect: boys. The term “boys will be boys” has become a commonplace expression. We understand it is the main reason for the dress code.…

by Maria Chaves Two and a half months ago, I started my first job at a sushi place 10 minutes from my home. As an introvert, I tried to find my place in the fast-paced environment. I was one of three women who worked there. One was an assistant manager. The other was a cashier. We didn’t always work together. Most shifts, I found myself working with men. It wasn’t a problem. They were courteous and extremely helpful, not to mention highly entertaining. At the end of the day, I would leave work at 9:30 p.m., with a bag of…

by Dyneisha Kornegay Every day, thousands of adoptable animals are euthanized in shelters throughout the U.S. Historically, animals have been euthanized when they are healthy and adoptable. Given patience and time, these animals would eventually be adopted. Luckily, some animals get to live in no-kill shelters. Though not able to happen within the snap of our fingers, more no-kill shelters can be possible. Francis Battista has become a key thought leader in the no-kill movement. His animal sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, is the largest no-kill shelter for companion animals in the U.S. An article on Forbes.com states, “Best Friends Animal…