To Birk or Not to Birk
In recent years it seems that fashion and style from the past 60 years have all made a comeback, and stayed fashionable. Today it is...
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15 Original Two Sentence Horror Stories
In honor of the spooky season and a dash of inspiration from Netflix’s “Two Sentence Horror Stories” I have decided to write some of my own...
Does the Fact that the National Guard Placed in the Border with Mexico for “Safety Reasons” Sound Familiar?
In 1939 German forces were sent to the border with Poland, according to the German Propaganda the German forces were acting in self-defense...
It Gets Better: A Letter of Hope
When I was fifteen years old, I sat in the den of my house and held my pink iPhone 5C in my hands tightly. It was my only lifeline. I was...
Ending the Tattoo Stigma
I’ve grown up in a generation where having a tattoo or tattoos is not a big deal, but they were also hardly talked about. It was never...
Early Frights and Delights for the Spooky Season: Las Cruces & El Paso
Halloween is on the horizon, and if you’re anything like me you’ll want to get into the spooky spirt early. So, what better way then...
The Oppressive Nature of “Coming Out”
It’s October, which means people’s minds are focused on everything orange, spooky, and pumpkin spice. For the most part, people love to be...
Scrolling Mindfully: 7 Instagram Accounts to Start Following That Will Fill Your Feed with Meaning, Positivity, and Inspiration
National Period Day is approaching, and what a better way to celebrate than to fill your Instagram feed with positive, inspiring, and...
I’m a Computer Science Major and I Love It
When I tell people that I’m majoring in computer science, I usually catch them by surprise. I’m a small town girl; I was born and raised on...
Midterm Tips
It’s getting to be that time again. The dreaded midterm session. Soon, coffee cups and take out bags will be overflowing from trash cans...
Writing Bad Poetry
Sometimes writing bad poetry is a good way of forcing you feelings out onto a page rather than another person. I wrote these two poems...
Sweet Treats for Fall
Fall is finally upon us, and you know what that means! Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the cooler weather, there are several desserts...
Summit 2019
300 believers, 30 baptisms, seven sessions, three days, and one experience unique to each individual that attended. Summit is a youth...
5 Not So Spooky Ways to Be More Environmentally Friendly this Fall
With the global Climate Strike that took place a couple weeks ago on September 23, 2019, awareness about our climate crisis is only rising...
Acne in College? Here Are Some TIps
I don’t remember the first time I had an acne breakout, but I do know that my acne did become worse during high school. I have never been...
I got a tattoo from Sun Agave
I got a tattoo from Katie Mena @sun.agave and here's my experience. For about two years I have been designing, thinking about and...
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Frenemies Away
College is the ultimate opportunity for growth in a person’s life. As college students, we are living on our own, trying new things, and...
Suicide and Perfectionism
As a person diagnosed with clinical depression, I have considered suicide many times. I have a great life, and I have almost everything I...
Suicide Prevention: Not only in September, but an Everyday Effort
Every September is dedicated to the awareness of suicide prevention, but for many one month isn’t enough. Help, guidance and support are...
How Serious Should We Really Be Taking Generation Z’s Suicidal Humor?
It’s no secret that the teens and young adults of today, known commonly as Gen Z are all too willing to die at any given moment. Whether it...
