You Lose Your Mind

Rose Cordova, Staff Writer and Social Media Contributor 

It’s winter again, your happiest seasons have passed. The snow piles up on your window and everything has frozen over. You lose your mind and sit there scrolling. Reeling in who you think you should be, but you don’t know. Hell, you don’t think you ever will. Are you capable of looking outside yourself, outside of the battle in your skull? 

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A Fiery, Illustrious Display of Beauty

Dylan Aguirre-Miller, Staff Photographer

These photos were taken in Brighton, CO during sunset. I describe this time as a “fiery, illustrious display of beauty,”.  The word “fiery’’ emphasizes the vivid, almost burning quality of the orange and red hues in the sky. The word “illustrious’’ suggests a grand and impressive spectacle, which is appropriate given the vastness of the sky and the reflection of the water.

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The Influence of Money in Politics

Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager

Among a variety of ways in which political work can be swayed, money is by far one of the most effective tools used to influence decision making. Today, thanks to Supreme Court decisions such as Citizens United v FEC, money dominates U.S. political campaigns to a level not seen in decades. 

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Native American Heritage Month

Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer 

  November is Native American Heritage Month! This was first declared in 1990 to recognize and shed light on the Native American experience in America. November calls attention to Native American culture, achievements, power, and their history of discovering America first. 

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A Review of the Touring Production of Kimberly Akimbo

Eamon Lujan, Guest Writer 

The national tour of the Broadway musical, Kimberly Akimbo began its tour at the Buell Theatre on September 22nd, and will be playing in theaters across America for the next year. The show kicked off the Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2024-2025 Broadway Season, bringing the best of Broadway to the Mile High City. Kimberly Akimbo won the 2023 Tony Award for the Best New Musical, a prestigious title that helped it stay popular and relevant, until it closed in April this year. Prior to the performance I saw, I had not listened to any of the cast albums or read any specific plot details. I only knew it was about a teenager with progeria. The performance I attended had the full principal cast.

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The Influence of Lobbying in Politics

Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager

Persuasion in politics is a tactic that has been used for years. It is designed to convince individuals with power in government positions to support and implement certain ideas and policies. This form of persuasion is known as “lobbying” and is also associated with advocacy. Lobbying can be carried out by either individuals or organizations undertaking public campaigns (which are legally registered with the government) to pressure people in government positions into taking action towards specific policies. 

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