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Is Buying a Used Car Better Than a New Car Robert Jimenez @jimenez__robert
When shopping for cars the biggest decision is whether to buy a new or used car. New cars usually have up to date technology and less issues. If there are issues they usually do get covered by Factory warranties. Used vehicles are often cheaper than new cars. Though they typically come with some wear and tear or higher mileage. But, it can be smarter for people with a budget. When deciding between the two it’s best to always weigh your pros and cons. Buys love the idea of new cars because of the safety technology and the latest softwares in the car industry. Some of the biggest advantages are the following: new cars have the newest features, new cars are way more advanced when it comes to the driving capabilities and the possibilities. For example, new cars have awareness capabilities. They detect other cars, pedestrians, and objects around your car to help avoid collisions. They also come with voice commands such as calling, voice to text, and navigation. New cars still come with factory warranties that cover bumper to bumper meaning all or most of the repair cost will be covered. Also most dealerships also roadside assistance in case of emergency with your new car. Though many advantages they still do come with downsides such as mechanical or high prices. In most cases new cars will leave you paying more in the taxes during the
purchase. Especially with dealer markups being up to almost ten thousand dollars. Buying a used car can possibly be the best financial decision you can make. Even if you are looking for a sports car, luxury car or something in the middle. The best thing is if you have your heart set on a specific model you can get that model for possibly a cheaper price than what they were sold for at one point. Buying a used car can save your thousands of dollars especially since all or most of the depreciation has already happened. Though it’s possibly the best option there’s downsides just as there is for new cars. Most of the features are outdated If you’re looking for safety features, physical features such as sunroofs, or advanced stereo systems. Losers cars usually don’t have those features unless you buy a modified version or something equal. You’ll pay more in maintenance costs Though you saved money on the purchase of the car. You’ll spend more on the services to keep the car in good shapeZ because the car is older and the parts of the car are more worn and prone to damage. Needing to change those parts will cost more due to the parts being less available or harder to change out. So the question is, is it better to buy new or used cars? At the end the decision comes down to the situation you are in, your priorities, and your budget.
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Don’t Want to Cook? Here’s Some Healthy Options Pedro Galvez @pdr.glvz
With the overpopulation of big chain restaurants with so many choices, one look at most restaurant menus and it’s noticeable that there aren’t too many healthier options. While salads are offered at Wendy’s, McDonalds and other establishments, their target selling point are burgers, fries and other greasy foods. With these restaurants dominating the overall real-estate for any market, making a big portion of the fast food market known for greasy foods, it can be a bit tough to find a healthy option. There are some establishments that specialize in healthy and flavorful options. There are big chains that have customizable options that can benefit the consumer, Subway being the most popular and easily accessible is a great option for almost anyone. From start to finish the consumer gets to pick their own bread, meat or patty and vegetables culminating in their own perfect sandwich. It could be healthy or it could be more
meat based with not so many vegetables, the sheer options and possible combinations makes this the most flexible and most accessible healthy option. But of course Subway after a while can get repetitive, and while there are many pro’s including the fact that sandwiches can be toasted, still limits the customer to a mostly cold meal. A warmer meal would indicate something grilled or cooked, WabaGrill has that smell even before you enter the door. While not as big a chain as Subway, WabaGrill can not be counted out as anything but a delicious and healthy option for anyone looking for a warm option that can also pack a good protein punch. With a menu option mainly based with rice, veggies, chicken and beef, a small bowl is the perfect portion size for anyone to take in and maybe some left over, resulting in an overall delicious and stomach filling meal. Options are a bit more limited in the
sense that there isn’t a broad choice in your face like in Subway, but that doesn’t hold anything back from the overall quality and taste you will get. But now, there seems to be a bit of a clash, either not accessible to the customer for not being a big chain and not an excessive amount of options, could there be a middle ground? Chipotle is both broadly known and accessible but also gives the client full control and view of what they want and what is to come ahead. The best of both worlds into one, an avid Chipotle consumer is always telling on “hacks” or recommendations that are a must because the combination of things that can be ordered is so broad. Salads, burritos, tacos, and lifestyle bowls are all covered with greens and beans, topped with guac leaves, everyone coming back for more which is why this lands as the overall best recommendation as a healthy and flavorful for anyone to enjoy.
paso para poder terminar con la agresión sexual es poder hablar sobre el tema. “Creo que cuanto más podamos hablar sobre cómo la agresión sexual puede ocurrirle a cualquiera independientemente… puede afectar las señales de alerta que puedes comenzar a ver y tratar de ayudar a eliminarlas después,” dice Rogriguez. El poder hablar sobre el tema quita el tabú y el estigma que rodea la
conversación del abuso sexual. Otro estudiante, Jazmine Mejia toca el tema de la interseccionalidad. “Yo pienso que todas las mujeres hemos tenido una experiencia con la agresión sexual. Pero nuestras condiciones e identidad pueden afectar nuestras experiencias. Mujeres de color y mujeres parte de la comunidad LGBTQ tienen experiencias diferentes,” dice Mejia. Independiente de género, raza, o sexualidad, es importante encontrar a otros con que compartan experiencias o sentimientos similares. Estas comunidades y sistemas de apoyo son unos de los recursos más útiles.
La Concientización Sobre Agresión Sexual Marilin Campos @marrmedia_
Este mes de Abril enfoca la concientización sobre agresión sexual (sexual assault awareness month). La violencia sexual es un problema al cual, desafortunadamente, muchas mujeres han tenido una experiencia. En esta campaña de Abril, la meta es crear conciencia entre, no solamente individuos, sino también comunidades, organizaciones, y instituciones para así, juntos poder cambiar el sistema. El mismo sistema que desafortunadamente deja a muchas mujeres afectadas sin recursos o ayuda. La violencia sexual es un termino amplio que incluye violación, acoso sexual, contacto sexual no deceado, explotación sexual y tráfico, y hasta intercambio de imágenes no consentido. Es importante entender que la violencia sexual occurre entre las intersecciones de otros sistemas de opresión. Estos sistemas incluyen el racismo, el sexismo, la homofobia, y la descriminacion de clase. Nuestro contexto cultural, histórico, y social forman conecciones y juegan parte en la agresión sexual. Blake Rodriguez, un estudiante de Rio Hondo College y parte del comité para el Woman’s Right Hand Shelter 5k Walk, piensa que el primer
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