No Offense, but What’s Your Name?

April 15, 2010  
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By: Gabriela Palacios It was about 7th grade when I first recognized that I am an expert at forgetting people’s names. I can’t count the number of times I’ve experienced that little heart attack that occurs when I realize that I’ve forgotten someone’s name. Particularly, someone who a) I should... Read more »

Mama Says

April 13, 2010  
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By: Camille Francis Have you seen them? The billboards in Dallas depicting a young black man with his britches showing and Irma P. Hall dressed up like Aunt Jemima saying to the young man, “Pull ‘Em Up.” I’m not sure if a photo that makes Hall appear as a wet nurse and assumes the race of the... Read more »

Nintendo: From Past to Present

February 4, 2010  
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By: Adara Jackson When people think about Nintendo some things that pop into mind happen to be Pikachu, Zelda’s silver sword, and red turtle shells.  Nintendo launched Duck Hunt, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and Pokémon into the gaming world.  Nintendo first released the NES (Nintendo Entertainment... Read more »

Fighting the Pain

November 24, 2009  
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Statistics say that about 20% of teens will suffer from depression before they reach adulthood. photo by Miah Davis Tears of anger, pain, and hatred stream down my face. I’m going through something called depression.  For years I have been suffering with it, but never had the courage to say anything... Read more »

The Doctor’s Office

November 23, 2009  
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By: Gabriela Palacios I watched the clock with an intense stare. The time on the clock seemed to be frozen. Every passing moment the room seemed to get smaller as more people strolled into the decrepit doctor’s office.  I checked the clock again and to my dismay realized no time had passed. Then I... Read more »

Halloween

November 23, 2009  
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By: Gabriela Palacios Every holiday is based upon a specific emotion. Valentine’s Day is obviously based on love while the Fourth of July is based on the feeling of pride and nearly every other holiday reflects the same. But there is only one holiday whose primary emotion is fear. Halloween, like everything... Read more »