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Narcan should be offered on campus for free

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

With fentanyl overdoses on the rise since 2013, it's become a worry for the general public. There are many misconceptions about what drugs fentanyl is put into, and it’s been getting worse. Many marijuana...

Be retro, bring back the radio

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

Ever since taking over my shitty car with a nonworking AUX port and no Bluetooth option, I’ve been listening to the radio a lot more. At first, it was annoying, the seven-minute breaks between music...

We’re becoming desensitized to death online

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

Internet guidelines are no surprise to anyone, especially to those of us who grew up on the internet from a young age. No hate speech, no violence and no harassment. Though recently, it seems like the...

Corporations are abusing their power

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

Currently, I’m on my third job, all being in the food industry. More importantly, in the fast-food industry. While working I’ve noticed constant patterns in the places I’ve worked, young people,...

Learn what makes your life so ‘fine’

Jordan Suisala, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024

You might have heard the phrase, “It’s the little things that matter most.” Humans are simple, and while it really is the little things that make us happy, words play an important role in how we...

‘Go get help’… but from where?

Colin Wainwright, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024

Mental health awareness has been on the rise over the past few years, no doubt in part due to the devastating effects of social isolation and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet despite the increased...

Habits to avoid burnout

Angella Dorado, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024

In college, it is normal to feel stressed about things like school work, due dates, and grades. However, it becomes a serious problem when that stress becomes increasingly overwhelming for a long period...

A dream journey of mine

Jordan Ramey, Correspondent
February 6, 2024

One fine August day, I received a life-changing call to adventure. In this case, it was a literal phone call; one of those unexpected calls from my grandpa that afterward I was extremely glad I picked...

Sympathy is being lost online

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
February 3, 2024

Internet guidelines are no surprise to anyone, especially to those of us who grew up on the internet from a young age. No hate speech, no violence and no harassment. Though recently, it seems like the...

Bring more acceptance to tattoos and piercings

Jori Wachtel, Contributer
February 1, 2024

Over the past few years, self-expression through tattooing and facial piercings has become increasingly accepted and mainstream. Tattoo and piercing popularity is rising, and so it then begs the question:...

Emergency care needed for our pets

Rachel Christensen, Contributor
November 30, 2023

It is the middle of the night, and you awake to one of your greatest fears… Your pet is having a life-threatening medical emergency. The only 24/7 vet that is open at 2:00 in the morning is VCA East...

Find support in therapy

Angie Bruno, Contributor
November 30, 2023

Family comes in many forms. Some can be loving and supportive, others can be toxic and hold you down. For example, there have been many cases of toxic parenting that has become a syndrome. Toxic parents...

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