By Arthur Medrano |Staff Writer| Students and poets expressed their thoughts on racism, love and politics at the "Speak Yo Truth" event held by the Cross Cultural Center. Performers were able to do a spoken word piece and used instruments to sing or recite their own personal poems as crowds cheered on with rounds of encouragement and satisfaction on March 7. There was a cohesive mix of new talent and seasoned veterans of artists around campus. The event was previously held during fall quarter as we experienced the progression of performers unveil a new mask of emotions building up for this great night. The art form of spoken word is best described as an improvisational performance … [Read more...] about Speak Yo Truth express all at open mic night
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Big girls don’t cry
By Mireya Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Crying is a universal expression for conveying feelings, but it is not accepted by all. “Crying is a natural emotional response to certain feelings, usually sadness and hurt. But then people cry under other circumstances and occasions,” said Doctor Stephen Sideroff, a psychologist at Santa Monica-- University of California Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital. Sideroff also said, “people cry in response to something of beauty. There, I use the word ‘melting’. They are letting go of their guard, their defenses, tapping into a place deep inside themselves.” While we normally have basal tears in our eyes to keep them lubricated, we also create three … [Read more...] about Big girls don’t cry
Depression should be considered seriously
By Carlos Solis |Staff Writer| Depression is so much more than a feeling, a mood or a chemical reaction. It breaks down who you are as life slowly loses meaning—and depression should never be considered lightly. Depression is defined as an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts that affect how a person feels about himself or herself, according to MedicineNet.com Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In 2013, an estimated 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. I think depression occurs because of external factors, … [Read more...] about Depression should be considered seriously
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