Grabbing a journal and a pencil is the first step in becoming a writer. Photo by Skyler Belmonte By Skyler Belmonte, Staff Reporter Noise. I never knew how to silence the piercing noise. My pillows were not thick enough to shield my innocent ears from the screaming echoing down the hall. My own thoughts were […]
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Banishing Imposter Syndrome and Owning Your Greatness
Imposter syndrome describes a belief that you’re inadequate despite evidence that you’re quite successful. Artwork by Andrea Espinoza. By Andrea Espinoza, Staff Reporter Have you ever felt like you don’t belong or as if you don’t actually deserve the accomplishments and achievements you’ve earned? If so, you may be feeling the effects of imposter syndrome […]
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The Road of Endless Majors
By Raven Brown, Opinion Editor When thinking about getting an education, the path to graduating from college is seldom linear. After high school, some students decide to continue their education while others may choose to enter the workforce and hold off on going to college until they are ready. Those who go to college right […]
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Take a Deep Breath with the LCRC
By Benny Morales, Staff Reporter With finals ensuing and graduation around the corner, stress levels are at an all time high. To combat burnout and help ease anxiety, the Latinx Cultural Resource Center hosted a virtual event, Racial Justice & Healing Series: “Burnout & Decolonized Wellness Practices,” on April 22. The LCRC partnered with Roots […]
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Finding My Identity During Social Isolation
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 […]