By Carla Rubio New Year’s has come and passed; 2018 is now a thing of the past. Now comes the time where people all over the globe struggle to actually keep their New Year’s resolutions. The phrase “New year, new me” is a goal–and, for most, a fantasy. People always try to change something, whether…
By Luz Mosquera The holiday season has finally begun and Christmas is right around the corner. For many, this season is the most a stressful time of year because many do not have enough money to buy their loved ones presents. What many might not know is that there are ways to get family and…
By Sarah Lemos The holiday season is a time filled with joy and happiness for families all around the world; but, sometimes there are those that do not have that luxury during the holidays. However, there are several means of making someone’s holidays a bit more jolly. Many local organizations exist in order to join…
By Valeria Bula It’s Christmas Eve and the anticipation of what gifts you’re going to get is eating you up. However, let’s not forget that certain relative that never fails to come through with the least enjoyable gift. It can be tough accepting these gifts and displaying utmost gratitude when you don’t want to be…
By Nathalie Del Valle The holidays arrived once again and families prepare to gather and catch up and bond with each other. However, the living room is almost completely silent as a few adults chat in the kitchen and the youngest members of the family sit silent on the couches, hypnotized by their devices. Now, the…
By Ruth Reyes, @ummnobodycares It was the day after Christmas, and the weather outside was dreadful, but the grey skies, rain and humidity did not keep MLEC students and alumni away. They challenged the common assumption that “once graduation comes along, high school students never look back” once again.
On Thanksgiving Day, many stores will open in anticipation of Black Friday. Consumers will line up around dinnertime; they will have chosen to be there. The employees won’t.