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A Letter To My High School English Teacher - Ms. Scorca

A Letter To My High School English Teacher – Ms. Scorca

Marie Roser, Managing Editor September 29, 2015

With the summer I had, I have looked back and reflected upon many different parts of my life. Just recently I've realized what a huge impact one small class in high school and one teacher has actually...

The Struggle Of Making A Living...

The Struggle Of Making A Living…

Jose-Ramon Serrano, Impact Staff September 29, 2015

Everyone takes life for granted. Many don't know the importance of life or its value. In my childhood growing up, I always thought that everything was for free. The cost of an apartment, house, car...

Absentee Father

Absentee Father

Tanasia Patterson, Staff Writer September 27, 2015

Growing up, you think the world of your parents. For girls their dad is always their first love. When I was little I always thought my dad could do no wrong. That man was truly the apple of my eye. I couldn’t...

Its Okay To Be a Feminist

It’s Okay To Be a Feminist

Naomi Osuji, Staff Writer September 27, 2015

I’m proud to be a feminist. I have no shame in that. I don’t think anyone should have any shame in that. The topic of feminism has become a mainstream topic in 2014 and 2015. In a way, I’m glad that...

A Medical Choice Called BRCA1

A Medical Choice Called BRCA1

Miguel Gonzalez, Staff Writer September 27, 2015

Dimly lit, white sheets and a choice. Women are the mainly target of a deathly disease known as breast cancer, but what if your fatal destiny can be prevented? Life is unpredictable, however our actions...

Fear of Public Speaking 101

Fear of Public Speaking 101

Kayla Simas, Staff Writer September 26, 2015

Everyone has a fear. For some people, it’s heights, spiders and snakes, or even the unknown. It’s a known fact that the number one thing people fear is death. For me, I’d rather die than speak...

The Morning Struggle

The Morning Struggle

Brittany Lee, Staff Writer September 26, 2015

I don’t do mornings. In fact, I’m slightly uncomfortable right now because it is morning as I write this. There’s just something about me and the a.m. that don’t mix. Now when I say I don’t...

Celebrating My Cycle 22

Celebrating My Cycle 22

Shalekiah Barton, Staff Writer September 24, 2015

For the whole day, I'm going to do everything 22 times. Take 22 sips. Kiss someone 22 times on the lips. I know for a fact, people are going to think I have a bad case of Tourette's; but I can live...

Back Up Plan: A Smart Choice or A Reflection of Your Failure

Back Up Plan: A Smart Choice or A Reflection of Your Failure

Miguel Gonzalez, Staff Writer September 23, 2015

 Real college life is about earning a degree and working on your dream job. As a college student, I always thought that college was about being average and making it through the wilderness. Until i realized...

Looking For a Punchline In My Summertime Sadness

Looking For a Punchline In My Summertime Sadness

Marie Roser, Managing Editor September 23, 2015
Summer is normally a happy time. But when it's so heartbreaking it doesn't even seem real the only thing you can do is learn from the hardship. But looking forward is not always easy when everything keeps knocking you down.
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