The writer and her grandmother in an áo dài (Vietnamese dress). By Jasmine Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief The United States boasts of being a melting pot, made up of people from all over the globe who come in search for the American Dream and a better life. These immigrants’ cultures spread and are shared among all citizens, […]
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Living in the Unknown: Things That are Getting Me Through Quarantine
By Bryana Medina, Staff Reporter Being a senior in college and having to deal with a pandemic can mess with your mentality easily. But instead of thinking the worst, I sat back and thought about the positives that I gained with all the restrictions and guidelines we have to abide by. I began to learn […]
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Now This Was a Normal American Debate
After last week’s dumpster fire, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris met at Salt Lake City, Utah for the Vice Presidential Debate with a more proper, respectful, and peaceful outcome. Photo by Frank Mckenna from Unsplash. By Iracema Navarro, Politics Editor A big smile on my face came when walking into my room this evening to […]
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When a Bad Dream Turns to Nightmare
America has seen better stretches than the past 60 hours. Photo by: Thomas Ashlock, Unsplash By: Iracema Navarro, Politics Editor Much of America probably woke up after Tuesday’s presidential debate hoping it was a bad dream. Today, we woke up to a waking nightmare: President Trump’s announcement at 12:54 a.m. Eastern Standard Time that he […]
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Dear Jasmine: How do I not Be a Jerk During a Pandemic?
A post-pandemic society needs new rules. Art by Jasmine Nguyen. By Jasmine Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief It’s been six months since I’ve been outside my home for more than an hour. Yes, I’ve gone grocery shopping, I even went to get boba with one of my friends. But the largest part of this half year has been […]