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Natalie Paasewe | WriterThroughout my life, I've had times when I felt like a machine. I go to class, head to work, finish assignments, scroll, sleep, and repeat. When I find myself in one of these cycles, I reach for the perfect remedy: novelty. When I was 17, my form of novelty was joining my high school's color guard team. I was-and still am- a woman of l
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Elyas Naddour | Writer“Class, don’t forget your exam on chapters 1-7 tomorrow,” the teacher says. Great, another all-nighter for the week.All these exams, handouts, quizzes, and endless pages of reading slowly chip away at your sleep. It’s agreed that all these assignments are supposed to help the human brain, but could they actually be hurting it?Could all
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Sophie Nieto Soto | WriterBetween college applications, endless homework, and basically zero free time, my brain is usually running on 1% battery and pure stress. So when my favorite underground artist, Lucy Bedroque, dropped their new 15-track album, c, I honestly didn't expect it to end up at the top of my study playlist.If you haven't heard it yet, c is a
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Ismeily Gil | WriterMany students know the daunting feeling of an assignment being due the next day, while you haven’t even started it.Procrastination is one of my biggest challenges. Assignments may seem overwhelming, difficult, or boring, making it easy to push them aside. The truth is, waiting until the last minute creates more stress.The hardest part is
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Grace León | WriterThis summer, I occupied the same Bethlehem pool twice a week. I watched kids swimming with new-age names. Names like Townes and Arcadia, which I only knew because their mom yelled at them every time they pushed, which was often. They played make-believe games, tricking each other into jumping in the pool. The older ones in a knowing bit, t
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Alexandria Ford | WriterAre you looking for a place on campus to connect with others and have judgment-free discussions? Whether you are a lifelong believer or have never even touched a Bible, Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) is a club where everyone is welcome to come and join our discussions. We encourage students to ask questions and we will find the ans
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Kamila Estronza | WriterBeing a senior in high school while being a mere sophomore in college can make students feel sidelined. Whilst other seniors are looked up to and praised in regards of seniority, students like me feel that they are just another number of a school holding thousands. As a high school senior who still participates in sports and a few oth
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Nathan Johnson | EditorThe vast majority of students are busy people, even more so at a community college like LCCC. Balancing classes, work, extracurricular activities, and finding time to spend with the people you care about is a real challenge. With 24 hours in a day, there is only so much time to accomplish everything you want to do. Keeping your priorit
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Shi Weinhold | EditorFor most college students, summer is spent working, sometimes close to full-time hours throughout much of the week. In doing so, many lose sight of what summer is all about–making memories and finding happiness within yourself. I spent a lot of time working this summer and doing so made me feel a bit isolated from the things that made me
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Lucas Yencho | Writer There is something about summer in the Lehigh Valley that just feels special. The days last a little longer, the weather finally cooperates, and if you know where to look, there is always something to do. The perfect summer day doesn’t have to be packed with plans; just make the most of what is around you. For me, the day can’t be perfe
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