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

Emily de la Iglesia | Writer Photo by Kelly de la Iglesia You can learn so many valuable lessons from a horse. You may be thinking, "What could an animal possibly have to teach me?" Well, they'll teach you to have patience, humility, kindness, love, trust, resilience, and so much more. A partnership between a horse and a rider is similar to a sports team. You have to work together to accomplish your goals. You have to get to know each other's strengths and weaknesses. Not ju

Autumn Clewell | Writer Photo Credit: Writer For the last sixteen years, I have always been considered the oldest person in my class. This changed, however, when I decided to further my education and began pursuing an associate degree as a junior in high school. When this amazing opportunity knocked at my door, I realized that this circumstance offered me a head start, not only for my career, but for my life as well. That opportunity, called College Scholars, allowed student

Ava Bortz | Writer Photo Credit: Writer I’m sure that by now we’re all growing rather tired of the cold, wind, and snow. As the semester slowly picks up pace and we start spending more time on campus, I’ve noticed that winter can be a little bit discouraging. Winter has always been my favorite season; however, I understand that it’s typically few who share the same opinion. Last winter, I discovered some ways to stay encouraged during the winter semester. I think that many LC

Matthew Blazofsky | Writer Photo Credit: Matt Deatz “A picture's worth a thousand words.” It’s a phrase we use almost daily, but rarely stop to think about what it means. For me, it’s more than a saying– it’s a part of my job. I started a media production company about a year ago, and I’ve become drawn to moments most people miss. The sun setting behind the bench at a football game. Dirt flying off the tires of race cars at the track. A subtle expression before the action sta