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Censory overload: banning words at school
How would you respond if someone called you “gay” or “retarded”? Some teens may laugh it off, but to others, these words are offensive and harmful. Nationwide, even seemingly innocent words are being targeted for exclusion.
Watch your language!
We rounded up some misused words, what they used to mean and how they’re being (mis)used today.
It’s a banned world: silly things that have been banned at school
Sometimes schools ban bizarre things. Check out this list of weird things that have been banned in high schools and why.
Avoid ‘that awkward moment when…’ in college
College contributor Allison Prang tells you how to avoid ‘that awkward moment when…’ in college by preparing before you get there.
Digital spring cleaning: declutter your devices!
Tackle the digital clutter piling up on your smartphone and computer desktop with these tips from Mash reporter Gavin Sullivan.
The Mash talks about bullying on Windy City LIVE!
Watch Mash reporters Nya Wilkins, Michael Geheren, Maria Castellucci and Raul España talk about bullying on Windy City LIVE! (Original air date: 4/18/12)
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