Advice
A Healthy Dose of Shame
By Amanda Brown At the start of a new decade, it is intriguing to look back on the last 10 years and consider what that period will be remembered for in the history books. I […]
Lifestyle
Around Town
Life After Graduation: An Alumni Shares
By Gabrielle Smith Catalina Arana-Mendoza graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in the height of the pandemic of May 2020. She was born in Denver, CO, but spent most of her childhood in Chihuahua, Mexico […]
Around Town
It’s More Than a Workout
By Amanda Brown It has often been said that out of adversity comes opportunity – similar to this is the story of one of Portales, N.M.’s local business owner, Dina Lopez-Killette. Except in her particular […]
Advice
The 3 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle
By Gabrielle Smith Believe it or not there are many products today that are made out of paper, much of which become wasted due to human being’s constant use of them and the inconsistency of […]
Advice
The ‘Good’ College Student’s Silver Lining
By Amanda Brown As a previous class valedictorian (yes, that noise in the background is the sound of my own horn being tooted) I have long considered myself a ‘good student.’ I never miss an […]
Advice
5 Tips for Packing for a Move
By Amanda Brown Having survived 7 moves in the last 4 years; living out of a suitcase for the majority of the last one, there are a few things I’ve learned when it comes to […]
Advice
Stay Eco-Friendly This New Year
By Gabrielle Smith Now more than ever the world’s climate change crisis is at an all time high. One of the most notable changes that people here in the Southwest have been experiencing is the […]
Around Town
We Don’t Smile Anymore
By Amanda Brown On the rare occasions that I make an appearance out in public these days, I am continually struck with a reoccurring, distressing awareness. At first, it was hard to identify exactly what […]
Advice
Staying on Track During the Semester
By Gabrielle Smith Trying to stay focused during the Fall 2020 semester may come easy to some but can be a struggle for others. Here are some tips that might help to keep you afloat […]
Advice
Counseling and Career Services Host Wellness Wednesdays
By Rebecca Darrup College students are often familiar with struggling to balance school, social life, work, and personal life. Wellness can be challenging to strive for in the best of times, and dealing with the […]