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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

Nathan Johnson | Writer Photo Credit: Pixabay- OpenClipart-Vectors Balancing work, school, and a social life can be a daunting task. You only have so much time in a day, and everything in your life is in competition for that time. People need breaks sometimes. Stepping away from the things that stress you out for small periods of time can be pivotal towards your outlook on them. Say you have a very stressful project for one of your classes that you just can't seem to get off

Zulenny Flores Chaves  | Writer Photo Credit: Brett Jordan - Pexels There’s this unspoken pressure in college to have everything figured out. Choose the right major. Plan the perfect schedule. Balance classes, work, internships, friendships, and somehow make it all look easy. When we struggle, we often feel like we’re supposed to handle it on our own. But college was never meant to be done alone. Advisors and success coaches aren’t only for students who are failing or complet