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Life After Graduation: An Alumni Shares

By Gabrielle Smith Catalina Arana-Mendoza graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in the height of the pandemic of May 2020. She was born in Denver, CO, but spent most of her childhood in Chihuahua, Mexico […]

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It’s More Than a Workout

By Amanda Brown It has often been said that out of adversity comes opportunity – similar to this is the story of one of Portales, N.M.’s local business owner, Dina Lopez-Killette. Except in her particular […]

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Daycare During a Pandemic

By Amanda Brown Running any business during a global pandemic is not easy. Running an early childhood development center can be especially challenging. Despite the difficulties, Casey Fall-Guerra, the director of the Childhood Development Center […]

Advice

7 Studying and Homework Hacks

By Gabrielle Smith The new school year can be a time to make and practice new habits. Important habits to manage and maintain throughout the school year are habits that will benefit your studying and […]

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We Don’t Smile Anymore

By Amanda Brown On the rare occasions that I make an appearance out in public these days, I am continually struck with a reoccurring, distressing awareness. At first, it was hard to identify exactly what […]

Advice

Five Study Tips for Finals

By Gabrielle Smith Studying can be boring and a hassle to do especially if unprepared or unaware of good studying habits. 1. Review Notes Some students are lucky enough to have a professor that will […]

Advice

How to Send a Proper Email

By Gabrielle Smith It is important to learn how to send a well-written email, whether it is to your professor or a fellow classmate. Acquiring the skills needed to compose a good email will eventually […]