On January 25, 2022, there was a city council meeting held in regards to whether or not to pass a gun law requiring gun owners to have liability insurance and to pay a fee of $25. The mayor of San Jose, Sam Liccardo, released a statement after the meeting was held saying that both the bills were passed with an overwhelming majority. He released a statement saying, “Thank you to my council colleagues who continue to show their commitment to reducing gun violence and its devastation in our community.” The bills themselves are meant to hopefully reduce the amount of gun violence happening and to help taxpayers by lightening the financial burden of gun violence. The bills still need to get final approval but if everything stays on track the bills are meant to take effect in August.

The money that gets collected from the gun owners will be put towards initiatives to alleviate gun violence and harm. A rough estimate of how much money will be collected because of these bills is $25 million. The mayor of San Jose initiated both of these bills back in June of last year, almost two weeks after, one gunman shot 9 people working a light rail yard.

These bills are significant because many bills similar to these have been proposed but never have been put into action. The liability insurance, according to Mayor Liccardo, is meant to, “have gun safes, install trigger locks and take gun safety classes.” It would also cover losses and damages from any accidental use of the firearm. So with these being the incentives to get the insurance, it’s important to note that people won’t face any criminal repercussions if they don’t have insurance.

With these bills being passed over such a controversial topic, of course, the public has very split thoughts on the new laws. Some people claim that this is going against the constitution and people’s “rights.” Others argue that it’s an amazing thing to take steps forward in preventing gun violence.

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Peloton was founded in 2012 and experienced a surge in popularity throughout the years. A standard bike costs $2,100 initially and $500 every year after. They are well known for their fitness products, being sleek, and technologically advanced. The brand started out with a fitness bike and moved onto treadmills, etc. People love the brand because it’s based on complete convenience. Peloton users, pay for a membership for their bike and that membership includes qualified trainers that will work members through a “high-intensity” spin class. It essentially provides spin classes that people have to go to a studio to take and offers it in the convenience of people’s homes. It became immensely popular throughout the years because a lot of celebrities would use their products and would promote them on their social media, making them trendy.

Peloton’s stock was steady throughout the years but this year it’s taken quite a hit for an unexpected reason. One of the Peloton bikes was featured on the “Sex and the City” reboot where one of the characters Mr. Big had a heart attack while riding one of the Peloton bikes. The stock dropped almost immediately when it was released by 11%. Then another show, “Billions,” recently released an episode where Mike Wagner experienced a heart attack while riding one of the bikes as well. This caused the company to lose stock even more. The stock hasn’t been doing too well in the past two years and with these fictitious characters almost dying because of the bikes, the stocks had plummeted 24% within the last week. There were rumors that the CEO had ultimately made the decision to halt production, but he recently came out with a statement stating that they have no plans on stopping production any time soon. They also released another statement saying that they never gave “Billions” production company permission to use their bikes.

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  Rollo May was a phenomenal humanistic psychologist who made most of his influence during the 1950s – 1970s. Since May was a humanistic psychologist, most of his works focused mainly on the potential for growth and achievement in all human beings. He believed that human beings fear death so much because we are not able to comprehend our own existence. Rollo May’s leading intention was to understand the underlying methods and reality behind human suffering and crises. He ultimately achieved this by putting together parts of the humanistic theory along with existentialism in his approach. Existentialism focuses on a person’s search for meaning and purpose in life. He was brought to the peak of his success as he started writing books in 1939. His most well-received and influential book, Man’s Search for Himself, was what got his opinions, theories, and beliefs into the world. May also discussed his unique views on anxiety and the best ways to treat it in his writings. May argued that anxiety and stress act as a significant catalyst in a human’s life that enables a person to make courageous and essential decisions. He had a long-lasting influence on the world because of his fascinating new ideas and theories.

Rollo May was born in Ada, Ohio, and he grew up with a humble upbringing. Rollo May was born on April 21st, 1909. Unfortunately, May’s childhood was not easy, to say the least. His parents didn’t get along and eventually divorced, and his sister had suffered a psychotic breakdown. May was the second of six children in his family. His parents, Earl May and Matie Boughton raised him. His family moved to Michigan when May was still a child. Rollo May attended Michigan State University until he got expelled for his involvement with a radical school magazine. He then attended Oberlin College in Ohio, where he received his bachelor’s degree, majored in English, and minored in Greek literature and History. After his graduation, he went to Greece to teach English at Anatolia College for three years. After returning to the U.S in 1942, May was stricken with tuberculosis. He had to spend three years in a sanatorium in New York to get cured. This was the major turning point of his life. While he faced the high possibility of death, he also kept himself occupied during the long, empty days by reading. Finally, after getting cured, May entered the graduate psychology program at Columbia University in New York City. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1949 with the highest honors. He endured a lot of trauma, but he has succeeded because of his dedication and hard work.

Rollo May was a very hardworking and determined man who endured a difficult upbringing and a disease that almost brought death upon him. Despite his troublesome upbringing and sickness, he managed to write 23 successful books about his theories and views. May wrote his first book in 1939 called The Art of Counseling. The Art of Counseling was about his experience with counseling and how he thought it was the solution to various problems. Some of the topics he discusses in this informational book are empathy, religion, personality problems, and mental health. His third book, The Meaning of Anxiety, explored anxiety and how it can eventually affect your psychological health. May also mentions how he believes that experiencing anxiety eventually can help aid development and how managing anxiety appropriately can help lead to having a healthy personality. May’s most famous and significant book, Man’s Search for Himself, earned the attention of many psychologists. Man’s Search for Himself is about the problems he encountered with his patients, such as loneliness, boredom, and emptiness. The book is essentially his take on the solutions to each of these problems.

  Rollo May had many new theories, beliefs, and perspectives that have had an everlasting influence on the world of psychology and the world as a whole. He was a very firm believer in living in the moment. His time in the hospital with tuberculosis contributed to this because he would go insane if he were attempting to count down every day for 18 months. Tuberculosis is a deadly bacterial lung infection. He had to learn to look at the positives in where he was currently in his life and to accept what he was going through. May also believed that drugs, alcohol, and meditation don’t lead to a creative activity that soothes anxiety. Although meditation is a good practice, it doesn’t lead to creativity and new ideas. Another fundamental concept for May is will. May defined will, as the ability to train yourself to achieve all of your goals. Rollo May also had numerous ideas regarding anxiety. May’s growing interest in anxiety developed actively after his time spent in the sanatorium when he was sick with tuberculosis. For example, he thought of anxiety as a new world knocking at your door that acts as a stimulus to start doing things. He said that anxiety forces and pressures us to make the most of our experiences and surroundings. May’s definition of anxiety is “the apprehension cued off by a threat to some value which the individual holds essential to his existence as a self.” May distinguished the difference between anxiety and fear. He also defined the difference between normal anxiety and neurotic anxiety. Also, May believed that a man’s biggest fear is having to come to terms with his own demise. This struggle allows humans the opportunity to live life to the fullest. He believed that knowledge of our death gives us normal and healthy anxiety that continuously hounds us to make the most out of the life we have left. His own feelings of isolation, as well as watching others deal with fear and anxiety, gave him a useful insight into the subject. May later concluded that anxiety and tension are essential to an individual’s growth. May also found that anxiety and stress contribute to what it means to be a human. According to May, guilt occurs when people deny their potential and fail to perceive the needs of others or aren’t aware of their dependency on the world. Anxiety and guilt root from issues dealing with someone’s existence in the world. May also believed that psychotherapists, towards the end of the 20th century, had broken away from the overused psychoanalytic theories and started creating their own. This resulted in a crisis within the world of psychotherapy.  May proved that not sticking to the outdated methods eventually resulted in improved therapeutic techniques.

Rollo May’s theories, perspectives, views, and ideas have resulted in momentous changes in therapy and have changed millions of lives for the better. Currently, people are utilizing his books for further research on topics such as anxiety, counseling, and guilt. May’s book, The Art of Counseling,  has influenced skeptical individuals who didn’t believe in counseling to try it. Because of this, many people were cured of depression and anxiety through therapy and counseling sessions. May also managed to change the direction of therapy by introducing the existential approach to treatment. He gave therapists a five-step method to help patients get through crises and challenges and eventually help them grow. He was also a very inspiring individual who proved that anybody can accomplish anything by working hard and overcoming obstacles.  May stated, “Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair.”  This quote defines a life well lived and shows his personal growth. By changing the direction of psychotherapy over the past fifty-plus years, Rollo May has also changed the lives of countless individuals whose therapists integrated his theories.

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A career in journalism is fast-paced and requires heavy academic preparation. Before deciding to pursue a career as a journalist, it is important to complete adequate research about what journalism is and what a job as a journalist is like. Journalists typically practice many different kinds of communication but choose one specialty. A great journalist has impressive skills in researching, interviewing, reporting, and writing. These capabilities are possible to achieve if the student is committed to their craft and willing to go build the adequate groundwork for their desired career in journalism. 

For most careers, education directed to that job begins in college, but for journalism, the student must begin preparation in high school. The New York Film Academy suggests to “write for your school’s newspaper or literary journal. If your school has its own student-run publication, volunteer as a writer or editor. Just like writing blog posts, having a portfolio consisting of a variety of writing or editing examples heightens your chance of finding a job in journalism.” When a student has previous experience with writing for an established institution, it shows colleges and employers that they are committed and trained. In addition, it is vital for students to show colleges and potential employers that they are experienced and competent with technology. Technology is not only essential for writing articles, but also for finding and recording data/statistics, conducting research, and networking. For students planning to pursue journalism, high school is extremely important in the trajectory of their career. 

To get a good job in the journalism field, applying to the right colleges is essential for success. To apply to the right schools, in-depth research must be done. Finding colleges with good journalism or communications programs has proven difficult. It is very important to check graduation rates and employment rates for students after their degree is completed.  Students will want to know they won’t have too much trouble finding a job out of college, especially if they have loans to pay off. Once the student has applied and been accepted to the school of their choice, it is critical they enroll in courses that will prepare them for future opportunities. Courses to take include, broadcast news writing, copyediting and design, history of American media, magazine writing, mass communication, media law, ethics, and reporting. These classes will give students the tools they need to be successful in their individual careers. 

While in college, taking a variety of communication courses will help students decide what type of journalism they want to pursue.  Categories of journalism include investigative journalism, sports journalism, broadcast journalism, travel journalism, music journalism, and political journalism, to name a few. Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate one topic of choice, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate criminality. Broadcast journalism is the field journalism that is broadcast on radio, television, and or the internet. Travel journalism is the field in which the practitioner travels to numerous locations, explores them, researches and writes about their cultural heritage, food, and people. Music journalism is a form of media criticism in which specialists review songs, albums and live concerts, profiles of recording artists, and reporting of artist news and music events. Political journalism is a general branch of journalism in which journalists cover all aspects of political events, elections, and controversies. The best way for a student to select a specialty is by choosing a niche that they are passionate about.

Adequate work experience is one of the most important things a student can achieve in college. Internships are the best way to get work experience while also having time for college courses. To get hired as an intern, students must reach out to various establishments and have a finished resume. Also, if a student has a portfolio with writing samples, it can help show employers the quality and style of their work. Internships also allow students to get a taste of that specific industry and see if they really want a job in that field. Students can also develop relationships and connections with people in the field of their choice which can help them get jobs later. While the practical impacts of internships are advantageous, students have the potential to gain confidence and independence throughout an internship experience as well.

After students have earned their degree, the last step to becoming a journalist is applying for jobs and working. The main aspects of selecting a job are salary, location, the opportunity for advancement, and the work environment. Making sure your job can support your lifestyle is very important, especially out of college where student loans may need to be paid off. Also, because most journalism job opportunities are typically in big cities, where rent is higher, it is crucial to make sure the salary earned is supportive and secure. If done right, a journalism career can be both emotionally and financially fulfilling. 

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