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There are many diets that people follow around the world. The vegan diet is one of them. A vegan diet consists of plant-based dishes, avoiding all animal products, including meat, eggs, seafood, and diary. This diet also avoids animal byproducts such as honey, gelatin, and animal-derived vitamin D3, as well as cross contamination with these […]

Diversity in Nevada has been growing at a steady rate in the last 10 years. Nevada’s Latinx population is the leader in this growth. With the growing numbers, we have seen inequalities in this community. This results in a need to inspire the whole Latinx population, especially the Latinx youth. Supporting these kids to think […]

As we get further into the school year, it is easy to feel stressed and experience burnout. Burnout is, “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by repeated stress.” You are not alone if you have felt this great stress and do not know how to handle it. There are many […]

My story could one day be your story, or someone you may know and love. You could take this to be an inspirational story, but don’t. Take this story from an educational point of view and understand that one day you or a loved one may someday be in this position. Nearly 133 million Americans […]

Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. It can also help us learn about different cultures and communities. Social media is not always bad. When used in productive ways, there are more pros than cons. However, social media was created to keep people continuously busy on the platforms. Constant […]

Everyone has heard the phrase, “stepping out of your comfort zone,” but why is this important? “Stepping out of your comfort zone,” it means doing things that you don’t feel comfortable with doing. Stepping out of your comfort zone is important for self-growth. It helps you grow creatively and empower your self-confidence while learning about […]

The last & first few months of the year are filled with cozy family gatherings and celebrations. However, not everyone has a warm place to reside or family to spend time with. There are plenty of ways to spread cheer to people in your area that are in need. From donating to local food shelters […]

You may have heard of the term “Stranger Danger” at some point in your life. We may think of specific scenarios relating to that term where we’re taught as children not to follow a random person when they ask to you to come with them. We may know not to go into a random person’s […]

Understanding Food Insecurity Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food to support an active and healthy life. Although hunger and food insecurity are often linked, it is important to note that they are distinctly different concepts. Hunger refers to physical sensations of discomfort, whereas food security refers to the lack of […]

When you think of organizational skills, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s properly planning out events ahead of time, tracking your progress, and even taking breaks. Organizational skills always come in handy whether it be for school, work, or even your daily life!  When I first entered high school, I […]