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Arthur Geil | Writer Photo Credit: Darina Belonogova - Pexels Sometimes, I feel like I’m so far behind when, in reality, I’m ahead compared to some of my peers. I believe the reason that I feel this way is because I really don’t know what I want to be or do after I graduate. I’m an early college, general studies student in his last semester. Don’t get me wrong, I have many dreams and aspirations, but I just don’t know what to pursue. I know my goal at the end of the day is t

Zulenny Flores | Writer Photo Credit: Ron Lach via Pixabay It is weird how college or even senior year can make you feel like you are both moving forward and falling behind at the same time. Everywhere you look, someone seems to have it figured out. One person already has internships lined up. Another is getting into their dream school. Someone else somehow balances a job, good grades, and a social life. Meanwhile, you are just trying to get through the week without missing

Autumn Clewell | Writer The fact of the matter is: being a broke college student isn’t just a stereotype, it’s a reality. Between paying for books, gas, fancy drinks, and other living essentials, money can evaporate from your bank account in no time. And for those students who do have part-time jobs, sometimes they don’t make enough to live comfortably. The biggest challenge however, is finding a balance between spending and saving. It is quite easy to say, “Budget better,”

Ava Bortz | Writer Photo Credit: denisem71 via Pixabay As March fades into April, many students at LCCC are approaching an anxiety-filled end to the semester, with one thing at the forefront: graduation. While graduating is an exciting milestone, many students find themselves in a sort of limbo between graduation season and what comes next. As a soon-to-be graduate, I have discovered a few ways to stay out of this limbo while preparing for the future. First, take a breath an

Lucas Yencho | Writer Credit: freestocks-photos via Pixabay Public speaking is one of those things that most students tend to try and avoid. Trust me, I used to be the same way– overthinking every small presentation and assignment, hoping I don’t fall apart in front of everyone. Like a lot of people, I would get nervous, forget my lines, and ultimately end up reading off of whatever slides were behind me. Presenting never felt natural; in fact, it ended up hurting my academic

Delaine Popa Nina | Writer Sometimes, life can get pretty overwhelming when you're focusing on balancing classes, assignments, work, and even home life. This week, I wanted to give myself a break from everything and remind myself to appreciate the little things in life, so I watched the new animated movie “Hoppers” at AMC Theaters. First off, did you know that for most movies, if you go to watch them before 4:00 pm, the tickets can be up to 20% off? That is an incredible dea