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Does Romanticizing Life Help Us Or Fool Us?

A few years ago, a new word entered my life: romanticize. At first, it felt amazing.  I felt like the main character in a movie....

Women In Politics Continue To Fight For Their Voices To Be Heard

On March 1, Raffaella Petrini became the first woman in history to serve as the president of the Pontifical Commission and president of the...

Patria Y Vida: The Song That Sparked A Cuban Revolution

Throughout history, songs have shaped generations and nations, influencing decisions, even sparking rebellions.  In Cuba, many songs have helped people see the harsh realities of...

The Power Of Music Is Undeniable

Throughout every stage of my life, music has held a significant position.  People, places, and phases are listed in a cabinet file with a song,...

Department Of Education Is Being Diminished And So Is Our Education

It is 2025, and a new administration has taken control of one of the most influential organizations that affects students nationwide—the United States Department...

I’m A First-Generation American With Ukrainian Roots

The Soviet Union officially collapsed on Dec. 26, 1991. Fifteen former Soviet republics became independent nations, one of them was Ukraine—the country where my...

More Than A Tourist—I Found Independence In Madrid

Culture, connection, flavor, affordability and sunshine—Madrid, Spain, offers a high quality of life, where the world truly expands with opportunity. During my senior year of...

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Still Echoes In Today’s Politics

Former President James “Jimmy” Earl Carter Jr., who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Dec....

AI Is Transforming Technology But We Must Steer Clear Of Its Pitfalls

Technology has done it again!  Artificial intelligence is the new and shiny innovation of the tech era we live in, and now it is officially...

The Sunshine State Is Disappearing Off Our Screens

South Florida and the Sunshine State are rich and vibrant with culture, you can describe it as the perfect cinematic for filming, except, it’s...

Are Books Political? The Fight Against Censorship In The United States

In wake of the 2024 presidential election, an important question arose on social media: ‘Are books political?’ According to PEN America, “Since 2021, a movement...

Breaking Down The Role Of Language In Society

If Charles Darwin was right when he said humans descended from a common ancestor, why can we communicate complex thoughts and emotions through words,...