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Local musician Jesse Chong is humbled greatness
I had the pleasure of interiviewing and seeing Jesse Chong play at several venues at the Virginia Beach Ocean Front. He’s crazy talented and crazy awesome. He’s been playing guitar since he was 13 and his favorite songs of his include “Sweet Summer Parade” and “Backroom.” Check out his MySpace to see where he’ll be playing next!
Speeding tickets and beating the system
*Opinion* In movies women have played “naive” and “sexy” to get out of speeding tickets, or any ticket. I always thought I would cry and the officer would feel so bad for me he or she would let me go. I never thought to try showing cleavage to get out of a ticket; then again … Continue reading
Sex and the City 2: “I Am Woman”
Seeing the women of Sex and the City (what I believe is a monument for the feminist movement because it was a show that discussed women having sex “like men,” and masturbating and being sexual beings without being associated with porn) surrounded by women of Abu Dhabi who had to always hide their sexuality and their faces was an amazing contrast.
Relations or relationship?
What are you getting and what do you want? Relations or a relationship? Having sex too early could determine everything.
Facebook, Twitter exceeding “status” quo
Facebook statuses and some Tweets are getting a little too ridiculous. Why do individuals feel the need to let everyone know exactly what they’re doing and where every second?
It’s hard out there for a grad…or is it?
After graduating college, many individuals warn that the job market is tough. I think we should be a little more optimistic and open minded.
Hello world!
My name is Vanesa and I’m a recent college graduate from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s in English/Journalism. “That’s What V Said” started as a weekly column I wrote for Old Dominion’s student newspaper, The Mace & Crown, when I was Editor in Chief during my 2009-2010 academic year. Now I want to share … Continue reading
That's What V Said 