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Inspiring Resilience: The Story of Tiffany Rae Starkey

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May 8, 2025

Inspiring Resilience: The Story of Tiffany Rae Starkey

My interview with Ms. Tiffany Rae Starkey was inspired after reading her article, “Saving Grace for Surviving Homelessness,” on the

Alexis Kenyatta Ellis

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April 3, 2025

Saving Grace for Surviving Homelessness

For the homeless, the public library is a saving grace. Most are open Monday to Saturday and I was able

Tiffany Rae Starkey

Apply Myself: Education During Homelessness

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March 6, 2025

Apply Myself: Education During Homelessness

As a non-traditional student, I finally graduated from San Diego Mesa College in 2014. I hold an Associate’s degree in

Tiffany Rae Starkey

Dinma Uzuegbu – Why Singing Has to Be From the Heart

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July 19, 2024

Dinma Uzuegbu – Why Singing Has to Be From the Heart

Congratulations Dinma! Many congratulations to Chidinma “Dinma” Uzuegbu—winner of Battle of the Teal, Performing and Visual Arts, Elementary Division. Battle of

Dinma Uzuegbu

The Power of Transformation: Yoga Beyond the Poses with Shelley and YO

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January 31, 2024

The Power of Transformation: Yoga Beyond the Poses with Shelley and YO

For Shelley and YO, yoga is more than just rolling out a mat – it is a transformative journey of

Shelley & YO with Elyce Neuhauser

Local Musician Moises Borges Talks Openly About Pandemic’s Impact on Career and Shares His Advice for Aspiring Guitarists

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January 25, 2024

Local Musician Moises Borges Talks Openly About Pandemic’s Impact on Career and Shares His Advice for Aspiring Guitarists

The COVID-19 pandemic put millions of people out of work, especially artists. However, Brazilian jazz musician, Moises Borges was a

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Advocating for Service in College as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Student

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February 26, 2023

Advocating for Service in College as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Student

Disabilities are a stigma in society as a whole but are far more common than the general population may realize.

Anna C.

Lucas Harte: Devoted Young Artist In Spotlight – Cats, Art, And Career Paths

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December 2, 2022

Lucas Harte: Devoted Young Artist In Spotlight – Cats, Art, And Career Paths

Introduction How many of us actually get a chance to speak with an artist, let alone a local award-winning

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October 28, 2022

The Journey of Self-Acceptance

[caption id="attachment_32384" align="alignleft" width="410"] Hetvi in front of a tall waterfall. Image: Hetvi Trivedi.[/caption] My brain is my greatest strength,