As an individual, I "wear" many hats. I serve as a community activist, an author, a storyteller, a dramatic interpreter, and an educator.  I have served as an educator for almost two decades, and over my tenure, I have had the privilege to teach high school seniors for 10 of those years. My greatest joy was watching my high school seniors cross the stage and the hours leading up to the momentous...

Because of the statewide issue of staying at home to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, many teens hop onto Tik Tok multiple times throughout the day to prevent boredom. This new social media platform has videos ranging from dances to comedy to travel. Recently, a new trend has popped up and it raises the question of, “What does this show about ourselves?” As you may be aware, the United...

Whether we like to admit it or not, everyday life put many stresses on us that may be hard to manage, so it’s no secret that mental health is just as important as physical health. However, what happens when your usual stress relieving activities are taken away? What about going out to eat or enjoying a movie? With the current state of the nation and lack of vitamin D, here is how to keep your Zen...