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“College malaise” is a term I created for the experience of academic gloom that settles in throughout the semester. Merriam-Webster defines malaise as “a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being.” College malaise is brought on by feelings of working to the point of exhaustion, not doing enou…
I was an only child for 12 years, but that completely changed when my brother Santiago was born. The day he was born, I left school and my grandpa picked me up from my bus stop, rushing to the hospital in the hopes that we had not missed him being born. Luckily, my grandpa and I were just on…
Every March, National Women's History Month is recognized to acknowledge the contributions made by women in the development of history, culture and society. This month-long celebration offers a chance to commemorate and spotlight the victories, setbacks and milestones experienced by women t…
As women, we experience many physical changes when it comes to our body, low self-esteem, and the pressures and expectations of society. It can be challenging to love and accept yourself for who you are when society says you need to look, dress and talk in a particular way. When it came to c…
iPhone or Android, Mac or Windows—this has been a subject for debate for the last 15 years. One has synchronicity for its ecosystem, and the other offers customization. I love Apple’s ecosystem, but I also appreciate Windows and Android for their innovative features. Although Apple is more r…
Every year, we celebrate Women’s International Day on March 8. The journey started in 1907, but it was held on Feb 28. 1909, in New York City. Initially it was called “National Women’s Day.” The Socialist Party of America organized it. Theresa Malkiel, an activist, however was behind it. The…
The First Lady is the wife of the President of the United States. They’re some of the most admirable people in human history, for better or for worse. Unfortunately , they can be seen as trophy pieces by the public. While it looked like all the First Ladies did was stand on the sidelines, th…
When I was a kid, I wanted to have a pet so badly. I saw my friends get pets of their own, and that made me feel left out. My allergies as a kid were really bad, so I wasn’t allowed to have a pet in the house.
Barack Obama is one of the Presidents of the United States that I can remember in my lifetime, the president who was present throughout my childhood and most of my teenage years. Obama has done a lot of good for the country, while the Republicans think otherwise. Republicans viewed that form…
I don’t remember everything from when I was younger, but I recall the core memories. One of them happens to be visiting my family in Virginia. Every time my parents said we were going, I was filled with joy. I always packed my bag ahead of time, so I did not forget anything. I find that hila…
Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic times of the year and the one day when you expect romantic gifts from your partner. If you’re a girl, you’re going to expect chocolate, flowers, jewelry or even clothing as a present from a loved one. But sometimes getting boxes of chocolate will n…
For as long as I can remember, I have struggled to trust other people who try to enter my life. I was worried that people would end up hurting and abandoning me, causing me to endure pain. Clary Espinoza had been there since the beginning of 2021 and was the first person who showed me that p…
The mental health of students has worsened over time, especially with the effect of COVID-19 and its impact that led to psychological distress. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in cases of poor mental health. Many people were caught between two thing…
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,” was said by Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is part of the speech he made in Washington, D.C, on Aug.28, 1963. A lot h…
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott is one of the most monumental moments in African American history. I love this moment so much and seeing it on "Doctor Who" in an episode called “Rosa” made me tear up. You actually see people from our time watching it liveand they can’t do anything …
Food and drinks are one of the most essential things to keep yourself and the people you care about alive. At Middlesex College, there are eateries that serve food and drinks. But what you’re able to get there to survive the long days on campus can be such a mixed bag for food and drinks. I’…
Justice delayed is justice denied. We often hear this as we see daily acts of heinous crimes with no indictments made against a perpetrator.
The two common challenges for college students in managing their schoolwork are the feelings of being overwhelmed and the tendency to procrastinate. In fact, that overwhelmed feeling is often the reason why students procrastinate to begin with. Just thinking about the tasks that they need to…
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