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Materialistic principles drive consumer habits

Bailey Stover • February 13, 2020

Dr. Marsha Richins, a professor in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri — Columbia, has published numerous journal articles on the subjects of materialism, consumer values and social comparison. She said America’s emphasis on one’s acquisition of material possessions is by no means unique to the country, though the pervasiveness of its materialistic tendencies does make it distinct from other cultures.

Code red: some cycles must end

Audrey Novinger • February 13, 2020

The overwhelming use of coded language to hide menstruation as if it is somehow innately gross, unsanitary or shame-worthy has destructive consequences.

‘Us’ or ‘Them’: Finding the value of citizenship through life in different cultures

Anjali Noel Ramesh • December 2, 2019

Moving from Sri Lanka meant adapting culturally and finding my place in America, but also meant I would lose parts of my Sri Lankan heritage from lack of exposure to Sri Lankan customs. After struggling to find the balance between cultures, I soon realized that I am a citizen of the world, just as much as I am Sri Lankan and American.

Terror Management Theory fuels culture, conflict

James Glaser • September 27, 2019

What separates humans from other animals? Depending on who you ask, you will get a lot of different answers. People who trust in Genesis 1:26 may state that our dominion over other animals creates a...

Caricature artist brings Japanese culture to RBHS

Allie Pigg • November 1, 2018

Students speak and draw with a caricature artist from Japan during fourth block.

India Nite dazzles community with sights, sounds, culture

Moy Zhong • October 30, 2018

Featuring traditional and contemporary Indian performances by local community members, visitors catch a glimpse of culture from abroad thanks to India Nite.

Students learn about Indian culture through particpation in India Nite

Amira McKee & Sarah Mosteller • October 28, 2018

India Nite is an annual two-hour long showcase of Indian culture, involving a variety of dance and musical performances.

In the rough

Bailey Stover • October 16, 2018

ELL students overcome cultural and language barriers to find community in foreign environments. They face racism, unfamiliar slang and unrealistic expectations, yet despite these challenges they persist and achieve long-term, lasting success.

Students take interest in fashion forward trends

Bailey Stover • May 16, 2018

For countless children growing up, their families called them pet-names such as “sweetie,” “silly-bear” and “snugabug.” This was no different for junior Piper Page, whose parents declared her...

Culture shock: individuals adapt to surroundings, embrace foreign customs

Ann Fitzmaurice • November 14, 2017

Small changes in gestures impact the etiquette that individuals see in different countries.

Students travel abroad, acquire cultural understanding

Emily Oba • November 8, 2017

Studying abroad helps a person learn a language and also give students a larger cultural understanding.

Unique cultures mold expectations

Ji-Ho Lee • January 6, 2017

Culture helps teenagers navigate their lives, and sometimes the twists and turns it takes can go straight into responsibility.

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