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02/22/2025

Va**ng is an Epidemic Among Young People
More than 3 million middle and high school students in the United States currently use some type of commercial to***co product. The most used product is e-cigarettes or v**es. Of current young people who v**e, 27.6% use an e-cigarette every day, and four in 10 youth young people who v**e report using e-cigarettes at least 20 of the last 30 days.

Ni****ne can harm mental health
Studies show a strong correlation between youth smoking or va**ng and mental health concerns, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Young people often use smoking or va**ng to cope with stress, but ni****ne can make stress worse. Ni****ne can also harm parts of the developing brain that affect attention, learning, impulse control, and mood changes.

Young people are targeted by Big To***co
Of young people who v**e, 85% have used flavored e-cigarettes, with fruit flavors being the most popular, followed by candy, desserts, or other sweets. History teaches us that to***co companies’ advertisements and promotions strongly influence young people to start using to***co. Commercial to***co companies use tactics such as candy and fruit flavored products, celebrity endorsements, misleading health claims, promotions, and social media to frame smoking and to***co as cool and safe. To***co companies intentionally design colorful packaging that mimics popular candy brands to appeal to even very young children.

The federal legal to***co sales age is 21, and Wisconsin to***co retailers are required to follow the federal law. In fact, 95% of people who develop an addiction to ni****ne say they began using to***co products before they turned 21. It is more important than ever to help keep to***co and ni****ne out of the hands of young people. If they don’t start when they are young, they are most likely never will.

12/11/2024

Bullying Epidemic: It Doesn't Take A Break When Schools Are On Holiday

It used to be that kids could temporarily escape their bullies on the weekends and during school holidays. But with social media, texts and emails, cyberbullying (not a new concept) can happen anytime and anywhere. Unlike in-person bullying, name-calling, spreading rumors or sending embarrassing pictures through text messages or social media can reach students in other schools, and in different cities or states.

As a result, cyber-bullying has become even more pervasive than the traditional in-person bullying adult parents grew up with or we’ve typically seen in popular mainstream conceptions of bullying. As the Cyberbullying Research Center discovered across more than a dozen studies, lifetime cyberbullying victimization rates have skyrocketed since 2007.

It Is That Bad

The prevalence is growing among both children and adults. However, there is greater fear of what this means for younger people, particularly in an age when social media and digital tool use is ubiquitous despite low levels of digital literacy as a means to adapt. In terms of the prevalence of cyberbullying, Security.org found.

According to our cyberbullying research, in which we studied parents of kids between the ages of 10 and 18, 21 percent of parents claimed that their children have been cyberbullied.
56 percent of these reports occurred from January to July 2020. We believe this increase correlates with the increased time spent online during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Cyberbullying affects more than just kids. In a 2020 study, it was found that 44 percent of all internet users in the U.S. have experienced harassment online, which can be considered a type of cyberbullying. The most common type of online harassment was name-calling, making up 37 percent of all harassment.

When bullies use their phones and other digital devices to threaten, embarrass or harass others, it can be challenging for school counselors to intervene.

“But we can take steps to help prevent cyberbullying by educating students on how to report issues of aggression and other negative behavior that happens on social media and gaming platforms,” said Jaspreet Kaur, school counselor coordinator at Learn4Life, a network of 80+ public high schools. “School counselors understand their state’s cyberbullying laws and can help schools create and enforce anti-cyberbullying policies that follow these laws.”

Beyond knowing a state’s bullying laws - which are readily accessible through a map provided by the Cyberbullying Research Center - here are some tips offered by Kaur and other experts on how to effectively respond to cyberbullying.

Don’t Respond To Or Forward Cyberbullying Messages

Block the person who is cyberbullying and document the online attacks. Record the dates, times and descriptions, and save and print screenshots, emails and texts. Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers and social media sites.

Schools Can Help Improve Students’ Social Emotional Skills

Digital literacy and online coping skills are absolutely critical. This can be done with programs that promote school-wide social-emotional learning. Kaur said Learn4Life, for example, places a huge emphasis on helping teens build resiliency to cope with bullies and develop empathy for others to prevent bullying.

Utilize Privacy Settings

Understand what measures you can take to keep content private on the websites you use. On most social networking sites, you can adjust your settings so that only the people you select are able to see your personal information and posts. It’s important to check these privacy settings frequently, because sites sometimes change their policies.

Think Before You Post

Never forget that the internet is public. What you put out there can never be erased. If you wouldn’t say something in a room full of strangers, don’t say it online. Keep personal information personal. Don’t reveal identifying details about yourself like address, phone number, school, credit card number, etc.

Speak Out

If a friend is being cyberbullied, don’t stand by and do nothing. Talk to them and seek help from a trusted adult. Your support may be just what the victim needs to overcome the problem. Never go through it in silence or isolate yourself, lean on support at school if needed.

“Schools must ensure they can provide a safe, caring environment so that students can attain the necessary mindsets and behaviors to advance their academic achievement,” Kaur added.

12/11/2024

St. Joan Antida students connect with culture, celebrate special Virgen de Guadalupe Mass

St. Joan Antida High School, an all-girls Catholic school on Milwaukee’s East Side, will celebrate the Feast Day of Virgen de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe).

Aztec dancers and a Mariachi trio will be incorporated into the Mass, which all students from the school will attend.

Following Mass, the students will continue to build community with one another and celebrate the Virgen de Guadalupe while enjoying hot chocolate and conchas, a traditional Mexican sweet bread.

WHEN:
Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:
St. Joan Antida High School
1341 N. Cass St., Milwaukee

Members of the school’s Latina Student Union are planning a special Mass to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. Virgen de Guadalupe is the Catholic title of Mary.

The Virgen de Guadalupe holds profound significance in Latino culture, symbolizing faith, identity and unity across diverse communities. Revered as a powerful symbol of protection and compassion, she represents not only spiritual devotion but also cultural resilience.

The Virgen’s appearance to Juan Diego in 1531 is seen as a moment of divine intervention that bridged Indigenous and Catholic traditions, fostering a sense of shared identity among Mexican and Latino communities. Her image, often depicted with a glowing aura, has become a beacon of hope for countless generations, transcending religious boundaries to represent the strength, dignity, and perseverance of the Latino people. Celebrated in religious festivals, art, and music, La Virgen de Guadalupe is a cornerstone of Latino cultural pride, inspiring a deep sense of belonging and reverence in everyday life.

12/11/2024

57th Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Slated for January 4-5

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – The 57th annual Wonderful World of Weddings, Wisconsin’s longest-running and most prestigious bridal show, will take place Sat., Jan. 4 – Sun., Jan. 5, 2025, in West Allis, Wis. at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.

More than 120 Wonderful World of Weddings exhibitors will be available to consult with attendees on all aspects of wedding planning, sharing the latest in fashion trends, including wedding gowns, tuxedos, wedding party fashions, wedding cakes and desserts, travel destinations, catering and mobile bartending services, photographers and videographers, florists, reception facilities, musicians and DJs, and event transportation.

Live music, provided by ACA Music & Entertainment, will greet guest attendees as they enter the lobby. Wedding show attendees will…
Receive a complimentary “bridal bag,” which includes a copy of the new 2025 issue of Premier Bride, Greater Milwaukee’s guide to the perfect wedding.
Sample desserts and taste test delicacies from local restaurants and caterers.
Hear music from pop-oriented DJs and string quartets to harpists and brass quintets.
Experience the scent of floral bouquets and centerpieces.
See creative new table settings and décor.
View stunning portfolios by wedding photographers and videographers.
Plan their honeymoon or a destination wedding.

Attendees can enter to win a Grand Prize Honeymoon Trip Courtesy of First Choice Travel & Cruise, a 4-day/3-night stay at the Royalton CHIC Punta Cana, and round-trip airfare on Funjet Vacations. Guests can have photos taken in front of Jonathan's Portraits "wings" and receive a QR code to download their images following the show.

The Bartolotta Restaurants will sponsor an event bar with themed beverages, including the Marry Me Mimosa, the Blissful Bride Bellini, Something Old-Fashioned, Bloody Mary’s, and other creative cocktails. Mocktail versions of several of the beverages will also be available.

The Fox World Travel booth will feature a Mimosa Lounge on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Choreographed fashion shows, presented by models and dancers, will feature wedding dresses, wedding party gowns, tuxedos, accessories, and floral arrangements. Bouquets with gift cards will be tossed after each show, and a program includes dress style numbers and purchase locations.

Speakers from Fox World Travel and First Choice Travel & Cruise will appear daily on the presentation stage to discuss how to plan a honeymoon getaway for any budget. There will also be daily performances by Fred Astaire professional dancers.

Area transportation companies will offer vehicles onsite that attendees can tour to help them decide on the best option for their wedding day, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or other event-related activities they might have planned to celebrate their day.

Advance tickets are available at https://www.wisconsinweddingshow.com/tickets/ – $14 each for ages 13 to 64 and $7 for those 65 and older. Admission at the gate will be $16, with children aged 12 and under admitted at no charge. All military personnel with a military ID card will be admitted free.

For more information on the 2025 Wonderful World of Weddings, visit https://www.wisconsinweddingshow.com/ or call 262-367-5500 ext. 209.

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