Name tags are a way to identify bodies, but they don’t always represent what’s within. Photo by Carlos Martinez. By Carlos Martinez, Web Editor It was a cold, dark afternoon when I walked through the security checkpoint at my job with my knapsack stuffed with textbooks and a plastic bag full of leftovers from the […]
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A Valentine Just For Two, Instagram Pic not included
The Day of Love has become customary in our society, but most of us are unaware of why we partake in this tradition in the first place. Photo by Raven Brown By Raven Brown, Opinion Editor My first memories of Valentine’s Day go back to elementary school when I would pass out cards and candy […]
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Dry January? Challenge Accepted
The Dry January Challenge certainly lives up to its name this year, challenging those brave enough to forgo drinking alcohol in favor of healthier habits. Photo by Raven Brown. By Raven Brown, Opinion Editor Taking a break from alcohol for one month seemed like a great idea at first. I’m not a heavy drinker so […]
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The Most Family Bonding Time of The Year
Different cultures put new spins on classic traditions. Photo by Carlos Martinez. By Carlos Martinez, Web Editor The holiday season is the time of year where no matter what your neighborhood looks like the rest of the year, families find ways to showcase the inner beauty in seemingly ordinary things. Growing up mostly in the […]
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How My Holidays Will Look Like From Now On
By Melany Ruiz, Staff Reporter My Christmas was not like the typical ones I always saw in the movies. Every year consisted of just, my mom, grandma and uncle, and me, my small, happy family. As an only child, I was the star of the show at every family get-together. Every year, we made tamales […]