Millennial Manifesto tells the untold story of the Millennial Generation examining the issues, individuals, and organizations that are shaping the modern youth movement. Written by two experienced youth activists, Millennial Manifesto is the first book to identify a political agenda for young people and take a close look at the volunteerism, community service, activism and politics of today’s youth. The foreword is written by generational experts Willia… More >>
They are the digital generation, the Mosaics, a new wave of connected and decidedly upbeat young people who are anxious to make a positive difference in the world around them. Skepticism-once the hallmark of Generation X-is waning as the prevalent attitude among teens. As teens change, so must our way of teaching them and reaching them. How can we effectively convey the eternal truths of the gospel to high-tech, information-drenched, highly mobile youth who believe … More >>
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Deaths from cancer rose for two decades in the United States prior to 1990, and have been declining since. While reductions in smoking, have helped, cancer is still the second leading cause of death in the U. S. While we were smoking less, the obesity crisis boosted other forms of cancer.
The president of Texas State University at San Marcos, Denise Trauth, declared April to be Cancer Awareness Month, and the university will sponsor a month-long observance. A university committee of faculty, staff, and students, as well as the San Marcos community, have planned for marrow donor registration, organ donor registration, a smoking cessation program, and presentations by prominent oncologists, cancer survivor panels, and remembrance for those killed by cancer.
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