Trigger Warning: This article includes topics of sexual abuse, drug addiction, and eating disorders.
On July 24, 2018, we all received the news of Demi Lovato’s overdose, wondering how they got to...
I’ll be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with the Internet. On one hand, it allows us to access a wealth of information at unprecedented speeds and connect with people on opposite ends of the world. We are able to learn more, faster, which I think is a great thing. But the other side of the coin is a bit more tarnished. Over time, the Internet has made us a cowardly people.
In singer-songwriter Jackie Castro’s family, music is a staple of life. Her older brothers, Jason and Michael Castro, have both competed in American Idol — Jason placed fourth in Season 7 and Michael was a Season 8 contestant. Jackie’s father, as well as his eight siblings, all play guitar and sing. Jackie plays a little guitar, piano and ukulele, and each of her original songs and covers on her YouTube channel boasts thousands of views. “There is always music in my house,” Jackie says.
By Lauren Noonan
YouTube is littered with them – viral videos with millions of views, most involving animals, babies or kids on Novocain after wisdom tooth surgery. It seems like a new one pops up...
