After studying for my bachelor’s degree for the last 10 years, I won’t be walking to the stage to accept that diploma by myself; my child will be with me every step of the way. Photo by Desiree Lee. By Desiree Lee, Staff Reporter Palms sweating, heavy breathing and endless nights that drift off into […]
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My Motherless Mother’s Day
While Mother’s Day can be a happy day for some, for others it can be anything but celebratory – bringing up painful memories and feelings of loss. Illustration by Darlene Maes. By Darlene Maes, Managing Editor Editor’s Note: Trigger warning – The context of this story contains references to substance abuse and self-harm. You can’t do […]
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Love through HIS eyes
By Skyler Belmonte | Staff Reporter When you think about the word love, what is the first thought that comes to mind? Are you a hopeless romantic who fantasizes about love at first sight? Or are you patient and ponder on the idea that love is something that grows over time? I often wonder how […]
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This Is Not The New York City I Once Knew
From a southern city skyline to the Big City, spring has sprung and the weather warms across a country still facing a pandemic. Photo by Carina Noyola Beltran. By Carina Noyola Beltran, Lifestyle Editor & Multimedia Coordinator You can take the girl out of California, but you can’t take California out of the girl. Spring […]
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Taking A Break from Los Angeles in Dallas
Photo by Raven Brown. By Raven Brown, Opinion Editor Considering the year we have all had, spring break seemed like a lost cause. With almost everything in California being shut down or restricted and businesses only starting to reopen at 25% capacity in the orange tier, going away for the week seemed like my only […]