2015-2019 Articles

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Another person’s treasure

The sun begins to set as a young woman drives through the streets of The City. In her car, there’s usually a piece of used furniture: a table, lamp or dresser that is still mainly in good condition. During the day, she searches the streets and then determines where to go next. There are so many ideas in mind for a broken down table; it can be turned into a chair, a combination lamp and desk or something else. In her mind, making furniture is freedom.
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Entrepreneurial students should back each other in their success

In this day and age, a little bit of support from someone’s fellow classmates can go a long way. This can apply to that particular student entrepreneur who has their own business and is hoping to gain loyal clientele, or people who will support them with their high and lows. More and more people are using corporate companies for more affordable products and yet people are unaware that their classmates are beginning their journey.

Migrant women urged to embrace hidden talents

A Dublin psychologist has told migrant women that finding their hidden talents can help them succeed in adapting to their new life in Ireland. Violetta Mooney was guest speaker at an event organised by Migrant Women United at Dublin’s Cairde Centre to help encourage migrant women to acknowledge their unique skills and how they can used them to enhance their lives. She added that even negative traits can be useful. “For example, being bossy or arrogant can be a talent.”

Nollywood-trained Stanley Aguzie is a man of many talents

Nollywood-trained Stanley Aguzie is a man of many talents When he first came to Ireland in 2015, Stanley Aguzie asked himself, ‘Where do I go from here?’ The young Nigerian had already made something of a name back home, with roles in several Nollywood television shows such as Tinsel and Emerald, since making his debut in 2005. But after joining his family in Ireland, he knew he would be starting over with a clean slate.
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Skyline’s Final Bow Sparks Emotions

The chilliness of the theater had the audience silent and focused on what Skyline College’s final play “All My Sons” had to offer. The work by Arthur Miller and directed by Kevin Simmers oozed tension and relatable heartache in all the right places during one family’s story of a dramatic downfall. In the opening scene of Act I, the setting contains the front of a picturesque house, a fallen tree and a gazebo that are surrounded by a white picket fence.

Remembering Differently: The Ethical Challenges of a Memorial Ritual by Martin-Edward Ohajunwa (Scholars’ Press

Remembering Differently: The Ethical Challenges of a Memorial Ritual by Martin-Edward Ohajunwa (Scholars’ Press There is finally a book that addresses the political and social effects, and spiritual awareness, of people who are attempting to move forward but not forget what they’ve gone through. With Remembering Differently, Martin-Edward Ohajunwa dissects a way to help others to heal from the trauma of grief, and remember those lost with honour.
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‘The play is like a swansong’

‘From the first floor of Building 1, projected voices can be heard from above. Going up the stairs, students are seen partially dressed in costumes. A cast of 10 people are rehearsing for the last production before Building 1 is demolished. Arthur Miller’s play, “All My Sons,” is directed by Skyline professor Kevin Simmers. In his 24 years at Skyline and six years teaching and directing theater, he feels that this play is powerful and relevant to today’s issues.
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Entrepreneurial Students Should Back Each Other in Their Success

In this day and age, a little bit of support from someone’s fellow classmates can go a long way. This can apply to that particular student entrepreneur who has their own business and is hoping to gain loyal clientele, or people who will support them with their high and lows. More and more people are using corporate companies for more affordable products and yet people are unaware that their classmates are beginning their journey.
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Free Speech Forum Reveals Grey Area of First Amendment Rights

On Nov. 6, a forum was held by the Associated Students of Skyline College, commonly referred to as ASSC, on the open discussion of the difference between free speech and hate speech and what is allowed on Skyline campus. As guests to the forum, Skyline College Vice President Dr. Garcia, Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Cherie Colin and Connor Fitzpatrick, a communications manager, sat in to answer students’ questions.
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Skyline siblings spoke at United Nation conference for a cause

Two students from Skyline College were invited to the United Nations (U.N.) conference to present their projects in order to gain awareness for their causes. Judah and Nena Darwin were invited by Manav Subdodh, founder of “A Million for A Billion” (1M1B) to be a part of his organization which led them to go to the United Nations Conference. Subdodh’s organization 1M1B, stands for creating jobs and enterprises in order to help indigenous and under served communities as the official website stat
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Meditating in privacy is better than doing it outside

As a meditator who has social anxiety, I tend to prefer meditating indoors as opposed to outdoors. Yes, if a person has been meditating for years, the common thought is that the person can tune out anyone when they are in the “zone.” However, that’s not the case for many. For me, meditation is a ritual and spiritual practice, so privacy is important to my practice. Studies have exhibited that spending time outside, especially during a person’s meditation, can be beneficial toward their health.
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Travelling to write: A chapter into teaching

The Sky Cafe was busy while Katharine Harer ordered her cup of coffee: a decaf Mocha with light whipped cream. She offered to buy mine but I politely refused. Kind would be one word to describe her. “I love rich and yummy food and drinks but I have the ability to compromise around my health and well-being, meaning that caffeine makes me crazy,” Harer says about her beverage choice. After getting her drink, Harer went to the Fireside Dining Room to check out the Career Fair. She was on a missio
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Skyline students meet second Vice President of Instruction candidate at forum

On Thursday, March 2, the second part of the Vice President of Instruction (VPI) finalist panel was hosted by Dr. Angelica Garcia, Vice President of Student Services, to introduce the potential candidate and allow Skyline students to voice their concerns. The forum was small and intimate as everyone sat to form a circle. Mary Gutierrez, Dean of Language Arts, is one of the finalists and spoke on her experience at Skyline College and being a former student. Gutierrez attended Virginia Tech and
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Skyline College converts single-use restrooms to all-gender restrooms

On September 29, 2016, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will convert single-use bathrooms into all-gender bathrooms, including the ones on Skyline’s campus. The bill is in effect as of March 1 this year. On Feb. 22 this year, President Trump reversed former President Obama administration’s oppositions in the federal laws that require schools to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice. In spite of the current presidential opinion, each state has the right to make thei
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The “13th” reveals hidden reality for people of color

The Black Student Union hosted a panel on Feb. 13, in honor of African American Heritage Month, to discuss the mass incarceration of people of color and how racism and the criminalization of immigrants is caused by a loophole in the 13th Amendment. A new documentary, “13th,” was shown in snippets to give the audience a better picture of what is happening in the United States system of social issues including the mass incarceration of African Americans and Latinos. The panel was moderated by La
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