For Jazminne Lopez, filling up her gas tank has become a weekly calculation. “I used to fill up my tank once a week for about $40,” said Lopez, a senior chemistry student who lives in Bell Gardens. “Now, it’s getting closer to being almost $75, and I’m starting to skip certain events or just stay […]
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Rap music opens doors to mental health talks
When I first heard a rapper mention therapy in a song, I had to stop and rewind—not because I didn’t understand it, but because it struck me in a way I did not expect. The version of rap I grew up listening to focused on confidence and, occasionally, aggression. It was almost exclusively based on […]