La Pequeña Daisy by Kayri Hernandez Campos As a Latina woman, her life is full of colors, music, religion, language, and so much more. Let’s name her the little daisy since she loves daisies so much. There are various parts of her culture, which can get a bit confusing. For one, she is a mix of both …
As a writer, it is my job to persuade the reader. However, it is important to be aware that in life, there is always an element of inquiry. As a consumer, one can choose to invest their time and energy into different concepts, or they can choose to challenge them. This is applicable to life …
Thoughts and Concerns The constitution states that all men are created equal, yet we live in a melting pot of different people as well as opposing opinions. This country was built upon the backs of African slaves, and the social contract which the founding fathers put into place was meant exclusively for White men. Africans, …
In Defense of Solitude by Chad Grant The coronavirus is just an unfriendly reminder of how low I’ve sunk. Today I learned of an English saint by the name of Thomas More. Who, while imprisoned in the 16th century for his refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England, …
Something Dreadful by David Hibbs I haven’t always believed what I am about to say, but over the past few years, it has developed into my daily life. I believe that you must do at least one thing every day that sucks. Something that is dreadful, something challenging, something that, at the end of …
The American Dream by Brandon Herrera I believe in the American Dream. The reason I say this is because all my life I have been taught that you need to have a good job so you can make good money and a property so you can start your family. So to me, the American Dream …
Friendship Makes You Stronger by Roberto Aleman I used to believe that social interaction was not a big deal because I had always been a quiet, isolated, and serious person. However, once you explore a world where there is no one else to share the thoughts with or just have a friendly conversation, you …
Around Passion by Joel Clark It was just another Wednesday at work for me. There I was, bussing yet another table after another group of people left dirty napkins, straws, and silverware for me to clean up for them. During this particular shift, I wasn’t too enthusiastic about working. My mind was stuck on …
Respect by Taimour Ahmed I believe in respect. When I meet with someone new, the first thing I do is see if they show some respect to me. There are many indicators to respect, such as the person’s handshake, listening abilities, and their response to your views on different topics. People come from many …
Illness of the Mind by Kimberly Ventura I believe there is an illness that affects the mind: racism. Many people, especially in the white community, feel the need to express this belief in an upsetting way. Ways such as hate speech and vandalism. This does not just include the white community, as people of …
Hard work will always prevail. Soccer has always been my passion since I was a little kid. The first time I watched a soccer game was back in 2010; I still remember it as if it was yesterday. I woke up around 9:35am and, as a kid, I didn’t really have a morning routine. I …
I believe in change, change is definitely not something that just happens instantly. Change doesn’t always happen within a few hours, days, weeks, and or even months. I believe that change only can occur with a lot of time and effort. I’m still working on the change within myself. With balancing school, a job, and …
I believe everyone has a purpose. The world is such a big place, and to say that there’s nothing out there for you is, in my opinion, just wrong. There’s something out there for everyone–we just need to find it. Since I was young, all I have ever really had the chance to participate in …
Growing up, things around me were always changing. This constant shifting made me feel like I needed more stability. I began to follow an unintentional routine. Everything happened in the same order, at the same time, every day. I also began to come up with the notion that everything has its place. But as I …
Dearest Reader, Here begins a series of nonfiction essays written by community college students. Inspired by NPR’s This I Believe podcasts, these students set about writing out a small piece of their world. Through their short essays we are offered the opportunity to look through their eyes and experience a moment in their worlds. The …
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