Annika Schmidt, Joy Webb Aschmid8@uccs.edu , Jwebb4@uccs.edu In 2019, Congress passed the Higher Education Mental Health Act, which is meant to ensure that college students have access to mental health resources. Although mentalContinue Reading
Autumn Hyatt agreer@uccs.edu “Why is it so hard to buy a toy for girls that isn’t patronizing and shit?” Russel Howard asked this question during one of his comedic bits after he wentContinue Reading
Devon Martinez dmarti31@uccs.edu The argument of the century is back. People are always debating about their favorite burger joints, and I am always backing In-N-Out Burger. The naysayers will call it “overrated,”Continue Reading
Cambrea Schrank chall2@uccs.edu Extinguish your torches and put down the pitchforks, because what I am about to say should not be read as revolutionary. Still, I am sure someone (cough, Devon) will rise up in defense. Let’s beContinue Reading
Joy Webb jwebb4@uccs.edu I was recently in awe of the fact that my mother and her childhood best friend, after drifting apart and not speaking as much for years, foundContinue Reading
Allison Speir aspeir@uccs.edu “Mom, what is all this?” I ask, laughing, pointing to the whiteboard and school supplies scattered around my bedroom. My sister runs in, snickering, telling me that my bedroom has beenContinue Reading
Devon Martinez dmarti31@uccs.edu “Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.” — Dalai Lama XIV There is truth in the quote, but 2020 made it extremely difficult to be an optimist. InContinue Reading
Annika Schmidt aschmid8@uccs.edu Thanksgiving is designed to celebrate blessings and gratitude among family over a generous feast. Historically, the day before Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year; millions of Americans travel aroundContinue Reading
Jade Ellis jellis2@uccs.edu As someone who has looked for a new job more than once during a pandemic, let me tell you, it is stressful and hard. The jobs I found during myContinue Reading
Brandon Flanery bflanery@uccs.edu LGBTQIAAP … DQ … XYZ! The ever-expanding acronym is now up to nine letters that make up more than 110 different kinds of sexual and gender identities. WhenContinue Reading