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My Two Mothers

My Two Mothers

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor May 8, 2019

My parents have always told me from a young age that my grandmother birthed me. “She cut your umbilical cord, so she’s basically your second mother,” they’d say with a smirk. The relationship...

Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Remix Old Town Road Put An End To Racism

Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Remix “Old Town Road” Put An End To Racism

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor May 4, 2019

If you haven't been living under a rock,  you would know that currently "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus has been number one on the billboard charts for several weeks. This is the...

My Obsession With Being Skinny

My Obsession With Being Skinny

Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor February 14, 2019
Body Dysmorphia Disorder becomes more prevalent in this day in age because of social media and the constant comparison one has with other peoples bodies.
An Open Letter To Victims Of Abusive Relationships

An Open Letter To Victims Of Abusive Relationships

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff December 15, 2018

It's easy to make excuses for the people you love. You can be easily blinded when you so deeply invested in the relationship. We often think, "That could never be me" or "if he ever hits me. I'm leaving." Then...

Searching for Home

Searching for Home

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff November 22, 2018

He goes to the grocery store where he must wait in line for hours just to get a gallon milk three times the regular price.The shelves are packed with little to no food.He is no longer the boy sneaking...

Cover Art by, Roger  Richardson

Kendyle Paige, A Star On The Rise

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff November 3, 2018

I discovered her talent sophomore year of High School when I heard her powerhouse voice sing an Adele song at the spring chorus concert. She held the mic with confidence and sang her heart out. The...

Its National Indigenous People Day Not Columbus Day

It’s National Indigenous People Day Not Columbus Day

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff October 18, 2018

Imagine sitting in your own house and having an intruder breaks in , raping the women in your family , taking the children and then declaring your house as their own. That is what happened during the early...

Why I Didnt Speak Up Sooner

Why I Didn’t Speak Up Sooner

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff October 12, 2018

In the recent events of Brett Kavanaugh being accused of sexually harassment, only to be confirmed as the Supreme Court Judge, I am not only frustrated, but enraged. How can someone that is holding...

How To Love Someone

How To Love Someone

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff September 26, 2018

  This generation is known for guarded emotions, trust issues , and hiding behind screens. We’ve grown accustom to  sending emoji’s instead of words, liking pictures instead of giving...

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 10:  Brittany Renner attends a Party at Gold Room on March 10, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

How an “Instagram Baddie” Exposed Your Unhealthy Dating Habits

Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff September 20, 2018

Social media has made memes, viral videos, and tweets normalizing that crazy girlfriend and that jealous boyfriend. This territorial mentality is unhealthy and impractical in reality. Men are encouraged...

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