The Ethical Frontier of Gene Editing

By Ebenezer Appiah, Staff Writer

The modern classic Back to the Future, depicts a distant world much like something you’d see in a sci-fi fantasy. That world isn’t so distant now. In fact, the “future”, showcased in the popular movie franchise, was nearly 8 years ago in real-time. While we certainly haven’t reached the point of flying cars, society has progressed to developing mind-breaking innovations, and their applications can open doors for the potential to solve majorly pressing issues or welcome a new and terrifying reality.

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The Pitfall of Gen Z: A Struggle Against Mental Health

By Ebenezer Appiah, Staff Writer

As a member of Gen Z myself, I’ve always been interested in examining the varying differences between our generation and those that precede us. The most common narrative I find associated with our generation is one of unabashed, outspoken, changemakers. For the most part, that holds true. Gen Z falls nowhere short of being one of the most vocal and engaged generations. However, beyond the smoke and mirrors is a veil of angst and worry.

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Tips to Help Student-Athletes Manage Imposter Syndrome

By Amber Ramsey, Guest Writer

Note: The following story was written by our guest writer, Amber Ramsey, of Learn It For Life. We are proud to publish her work and always welcome guest articles. 

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Do you feel like you don’t belong at your level? Do you think you “lucked out” and other people are going to “expose you” for being a fraud? If you’ve ever thought similar thoughts, you’re experiencing imposter syndrome. This is a behavioral phenomenon that’s common with professionals in every field, including sports. It’s accompanied by symptoms like anxiety, self-doubt, negative self-talk, fears of the future, feelings of inadequacy, and constantly comparing yourself to others. 

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Gentrification in North Denver Neighborhoods

Growing up in North Denver, I have watched gentrification blossom over the past years. Gentrification is when the character of a poor urban area is altered by more affluent people moving in. This changes all aspects of this neighborhood and makes it new. An example of this is changing the Northside to the “Highlands.” The problem with gentrification is that it usually results in the absolute uprooting of a community and a people.

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