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Cutting Arts Programs’ Budgets Reshapes The Educational Landscape

Arts education has long been a cornerstone of the K-12 school curriculum, providing students with an outlet for self-expression, creativity and personal growth.  Programs like...

European Life Versus The American Way of Life

Across the world, societies have forged distinct ways of living—each rooted in their cultural heritage, beliefs and social values.  America and Europe, though both vast...

The Problem With Aestheticizing Films And Video Games

During my childhood, video games were my entire world—I could lose myself for days in other realms, immersed in battlegrounds or on a quest...

I’m Cuban, But Not Cuban Enough

In the United States, most people can trace their roots back to distant corners of the world.  Though time may separate us from our ancestors,...

How An Injury Helped Me Blaze A Path Into Sports Journalism

Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a ball in my hands or was bouncing one off my feet.  As a kid, I wanted to...

The Gambling Epidemic Is Out Of Control

If you watch sports today, there’s no avoiding gambling.  From pre-game shows where analysts and commentators select their favorite bets to hit, to odds being...

You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Support for MDC Students

Many students today carry the weight of a global mental health crisis.   Anxiety, depression, loneliness, substance use and intrusive thoughts affect us all differently.  What makes...

How An Undersized Football Player Continued His Sports Journey As A Journalist

I was too young to remember but I’ve been told the story so many times it feels like I recall every detail. In May of...

Have We Lost Faith And Can The New Pope Restore It?

Back in the day, religion served as a guiding light to understanding what humanity was incapable of explaining, from natural phenomena to our own...

Growing Up Feels Like A Party—Until It Doesn’t

Have you ever woken up after a party and felt nothing but regret? Maybe you drank too much, kissed someone you wish you hadn’t...

Left, Right And Ghosted: The Reality of Modern Dating Apps

Not long ago, I joined Tinder and entered the world of swiping. I chatted with guys who seemed interesting—until one of them, after just...

The Silent Student Mental Health Crisis Can No Longer Be Ignored

For students, mental health isn’t just a trending topic, it’s something that we carry every day.  College life is more than lectures and exams. Many...