Month: October 2021

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22745054/instagram-boutique-drop-shipping-ghost-stores

Instagram based clothing companies may be fooling you and selling fast fashion products rather than their own. In a google reverse image search, products have been found to be available on fast fashion websites such as SheIn, AliExpress, or Amazon. These companies are claiming that they are selling their own products where in reality they are selling fast fashion at an increased price. The marketing on these sites are creating false information and resulting in people disappointed once they find the product on a cheaper site. Along with this, there is concern on whether or not products are being ethically made when they are not coming from where they are said to be.

NBC’s popular series “To Catch a Predator” gives Americans a dose of investigation while Chris Hansen hunts for internet predators. This show focuses on a single city and seeks out a gotcha moment in order to catch those doing wrong. In recent years, the show has taken a turn and is now a youtube channel called Dads Against Predators, also known as DAP INC. This channel has 98,000 subscribers and over 140 videos. Their channel has caught more than 133 alleged predators. The dynamic father duo poses as teens and tweens online in order to meet up publicly with these predators.

This channel has become dark and has likely been responsible for three suicides in just a year and a half. These dads work alone without a connection with local authorities. A few situations have arose that those that have been caught have stated that they would rather this not happen and let the predators receive help on their own or prove to them that they are already seeking help.

https://www.mic.com/impact/dads-against-sexual-predators-youtube

Former correctional officer turned professor, John Gonsler has his fair share of crazy stories.

John Gonsler is a current Morningside University criminal justice professor. He came to Morningside when the criminal justice program first began and knew this is where he is meant to be once he began talking to other employees at the college. Within his teaching style, he wants students to realize what they want to be but he does not care if his students end going into law enforcement. His favorite part of being a professor is teaching intro classes and seeing students find value in what is being taught. Along with that, his goal is to expose students to information about multiple careers and leave knowing what they want to do with their degree. During the interview he stated “There are some people that should not be cops” this makes one believe that he will help guide his students down the path that is best for them. While starting his second year at Morningside, he is also getting his PhD in criminal justice.

There are plenty of stories that John had to share about his days working in prison. The particular prison that he worked in was a 2.5 on a 4 point scale, this was considered a medium security prison but the prisoners were both medium and maximum level. Setting the scene he began by sharing that the prison was dorm styled instead of individual cells like most and all corrections officers were only provided with handcuffs and pepper spray. During his first week on the job, there was one prisoner that kept circling the perimeter and asking him stupid questions in what seemed to be a distracting manor. Once he was fed up with the prisoner he went and checked the chest he was provided for personal belongings and found tons of drugs inside. This prisoner happened to be storing drugs for a gang that was incarcerated. The leader of this gang cornered the questioning man and beat him up because him being suspicious got their drugs confiscated. The gang leader later made the drug storer apologize to Gonsler for bothering him. Along with this, he shared many stories including being penpals with the unibomber, finding a shank made by a prisoner with his name on it, and prisoners making tattoo machines out of headphones and batteries.

When asked whats one thing he would change about the justice system, he stated that the United States is the most incarcerated country in the world and it may not need to be that way. When he began working in prison, there was a prisoner that had been there for twenty-six years on drug charges and was still serving time. On the other hand, a prisoner that had committed a double homicide only served twelve years and was released. Someone should not be in jail for drugs longer than someone that killed another human being. Taxpayer money pays for prisoner healthcare and needs and 65% of prisoners return once they have left due to the fact they would rather be in prison where they can shower and eat everyday than be out on the streets dirty and starving.

For a dancer, making your dream team can be everything you dreamed of. Whether this is a high school team, college team, or a professional team, finding your place is the dance world is all a young dancer dreams of. Toya Ambrose, the head coach of the Chicago Luvabulls, the official dance team of the Chicago Bulls, stated in an interview with Dance Spirit Magazine, “Dancers need to research the crap out of their program(s) of interest.” This can help a dancer to visualize and match the style of the team they are auditioning for. Be open to feeling uncomfortable and learning something new about your body. Whether or not you make the team you are auditioning for, you can always use an audition as a learning experience for the next time to reflect and grow. When trying out for an NBA dance team specifically, there are over 500 dancers auditioning for a spot on the team. There are endless rounds of elimination until it is lowered down to who will make the team for that season. The final cut, according to Hayoung Roh and Chelsea McCloskey who are both new members of the Knicks City Dancers, included 20 dancers that were given the opportunity to be a part of the team. In an interview with Dance Spirit, the dancers stated that “It was the biggest celebration and coolest moment of our dance careers so far.”

            Ally, Sierra, and Sarahbeth, three members of the 2012 Knicks City Dancers gave Dance Spirit Magazine ten tryout tips when auditioning for an NBA dance team.

1. Arrive Early.
2. Wear a standout outfit.
3.  Come stage ready.
4. Look like you’re a part of the team when you walk in.
5. Eat properly and stay hydrated.
6. Show off.
7. Pick up choreography quickly.
8. Stay up front and don’t get hidden.
9. Be ready to be interviewed.
10. Attend clinics beforehand.

Along with these ten tips, find what sets you apart from other dancers and highlight that throughout your audition. Along with the way you perform you should also make sure to increase workouts leading up to audition day in order to both dance your best and look your best. Overall, with hard work and perseverance, it is possible to make your dream team.

This morning, my teammate Riley had to pick me up from my house for class because I had to take my car in to get an oil change. She was supposed to pick me up at 9:20am but I did not wake up until 9:35am. Thankfully she was kind enough to still be waiting for me since neither of our classes started for fifteen minutes. On the way to Morningside, we talked about what we both did last night and decided that I should not have that eventful of a Wednesday night again when I have class the next morning.