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Enrolling in L-CAP was the right decision for me

Dec. 9, 2024 By Janset Çinaz Copy Editor This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about the Lyndhurst College Acceleration Program, better known as L-CAP.  Senior privilege, which allows seniors who have earned all their required credits ... More »

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My biggest inspiration is my little sister

April 23, 2024 By Adriana Dominguez-Toxtli Staff Writer Growing up, I had far from the perfect life. As a child, I felt like an adult, having to worry about money, food, access to hot water and a roof over my head. I was concerned about things no child should ... More »

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There’s nothing like the feeling of crocheting

Jan. 30, 2024 By Marez Melad Staff Writer Some may find crocheting to be stressful or hard, but for me, it is a very soothing hobby. Like meditation, the motions of crocheting help reduce my worries. Every time I crochet, which is about once a month, I pour al... More »

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After many struggles, I finally embrace my Mexican identity

Jan. 7, 2024 By Adriana Dominguez-Toxtli Staff Writer It always annoys me when people ask me “Where are you from?” When people try to guess where I’m from, Mexican is rarely their first guess. As awful as the stereotypes are against Mexicans, I’d rather have p... More »

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I will never take a moment with my family for granted

Dec. 5, 2023 By Alexa Cizek Staff Writer When people hear, “Cherish every moment with your family,” they don’t always take it to heart. From a young age, I have been through a lot, and as a result, I know that well-known saying bears a lot of truth. When I was... More »