Chrystal Alonzo | Writer Credit: Yen Vu - Unsplash Being a student at Lehigh Carbon Community College makes you realize the freedom you have can also be your biggest enemy at 7:30 a.m. There’s no one forcing you to go to class, and no attendance office will call. There’s just your alarm, your warm bed, and trying to justify why missing one class won't ruin your life. Somehow, your bed feels extra comfortable on days when you have the most important classes. You start negotiat

Sariana Arias | Writer Credit: Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay.com Valentine's Day can be lonely for many. Well, specifically for those with no significant other to spend it with. In reality, you do not need to have a partner to enjoy Valentine’s Day. There are still many things you can do to show love to yourself and the people around you. 1.) Enjoy the Valentine’s candy your friends and family don’t want. Let’s be honest, they don’t need all of it anyway. Sit back, relax, and enjo

Megan Gizinski | Editor Photo Credit: Leeloo The First- Pexels As I gear up for my next and final semester of college, I cannot help but let out a quiet laugh as I start planning my agenda for Film Club as its president.  The first time I “attended”’ Film Club, I sat as far away from everyone as possible. Meeting after meeting, I showed up anxious, said nothing, and moved from one chair to another, slowly inching my way closer to human beings. My foolproof plan of someone inv

Trisha Bloszinsky | Editor Photo Credit: Martin Sanchez - Unsplash As a communications student, the thought of writing a blog on this particular topic is providing me with some cognitive dissonance, knowing what my future job could hold for me and social media. At the same time, I’m hoping relieving myself of social media now may provide some cushioning when the time comes that I utilize it in a career setting.  Over winter break, I subconsciously began submersing myself more

Eddie Zobel | Writer Photo Credit: Gülfer ERGİN - Unsplash When I was in elementary school, I loved to read books. I remember reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Magic Tree House series, and when I got a little bit older, the Harry Potter series.  As I started to get into late middle and high school though, it seemed that my love for reading had dissipated. When I read, it was either mandatory for a class or a small article; it would never be a full-length book.  After I

Valentina Yucra | Writer  First-gen student graduating from Louise E. Dieruff High School as valedictorian. Being the first in your family to go to college sounds like a miracle until you see what it took to get there. People come up to you mentioning how proud your family must be, but they don’t see the pressure that comes with being first.  You’re figuring out the application process, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your major, all on your own. You’re the

Shi Weinhold | Writer Photo Credit - NoPixelZone (Pixabay) Before my time at LCCC, I had been enrolled at Bloomsburg University as a psychology major. Growing up, I have always wanted to learn about people and the way they think. While at Bloomsburg, I was able to take many classes that expanded my knowledge about the human mind. I wanted to go into forensic psychology, but I wasn’t completely sure if that was my dream job. In one of my classes, I signed up for a trip to get

Maalik Naiem | Writer Photo Credit: Karola G - Pexels Between long lectures, study sessions, and busy schedules, finding a healthy snack on campus isn’t always easy. It’s tempting to grab chips or candy between classes, but nuts offer a smarter, more satisfying option that helps keep your energy steady throughout the day. Nuts are packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats that help you stay full and focused. They’re portable, convenient, and don’t require refrigeration, mak

Tayshawn Johnson | Writer Photo Credit: Mohamed_hassan (pixabay) Ever since 2022, Generative Artificial Intelligence, also known as Gen AI, has become nearly unavoidable in our daily lives, and it is agonizing. Seeing soulless media stolen from real creatives churned out by a Gen-AI model, along with watching people around you lose critical thinking skills as they become more reliant on Gen AI, can become very depressing. So, I wanted to give you some ways to keep AI out of

Analesa Continenza | Writer   Some days, it feels like I’m living three lives at once — full-time student, double employee and dream chaser. I’m taking six classes this semester while working two jobs, and time management has become my survival tool.  It hasn’t been easy. There are nights when I finish homework at midnight and mornings when I’m out the  door before sunrise. There are days when I feel like I’m running purely on caffeine and determination. But I’ve learned that