When my parents originally moved from Chihuahua to Ciudad Juárez my dad immediately focused on finding a way to provide my sister and I the best education possible in the United States, since with time he learned the best way to ensure a better life...

I always anticipated that the end of my time as an undergraduate would be bittersweet, but I am ecstatic to share that it is as wonderful of a sendoff as I could have hoped for. I was certain of my degree path the moment I selected it; I never once...

Graduating from college always seemed so far away, yet here I am, at 20–years old and only a few weeks away from walking across the stage and finally celebrating my achievements.  Education has always played a key role in my life. I believe higher...

As the semester comes to an end, it is important that we look back and acknowledge how we survived our first semester back on campus after being isolated for almost two years, and we step into this “new reality.”   Almost two years ago, we received...

Being a parent has a different meaning for everyone. Being a parent has been one of the best things that I could experience in life, but at the same time it is one of the most stressful. It is stressful for me not because of my daughter but because...

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Looking at a mirror has never been easy for me. Throughout my adolescence, I have made plenty of important discoveries about myself. When I was 14, I found myself searching for pictures of Ross Lynch, from Disney’s “Austin & Ally,” when...

Trigger Warning: There is a use of homophobic slurs in this article.   Do you ever feel like you are trapped inside a box? Do you imagine you are in an enclosed space that is far from reachable by others where you can be yourself? Imagine walking...

The one thing that had been on my mind for the last eight months had finally arrived, my exchange year. A year in Brazil, that didn't sound bad at all. I was tired of doing the same things every day. I wanted something different, a change, and this was...

For years, the United States have dealt with hundreds of mass shootings in schools, from the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 to more recently at Timberview High School Oct. 6.   Shootings seems to inevitably happen every year, either...

Sports are impactful all around the world and athletes everywhere make a difference every day, both on the field and off. As someone who loves sports, I understand the importance of sports media, which is why I am both excited and honored to be given...

Entertainment is part of everyone’s life. Individuals gather to build unforgettable memories through these events by sharing laughs, tears, excitement and celebrating arts and culture.  I come from a family that likes to learn, celebrate and embrace...