Being on the varsity team all 3 years of high school, junior Jessica Gutierrez is a valuable player of Wilcox High School’s softball team. Coach Vanessa Chagoya expresses Gutierrez’ excellence by saying, “Jessica is one of our top performers.” Using her knowledge of the game and her energetic attitude, she demonstrates her sportsmanship even during practices. Coach Chagoya continues, “On...

Lia Catherine Thomas is a transgender woman currently attending the University of Pennsylvania, and competing in women's university swimming. According to Independent, Thomas grabbed first place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) first division swimming championship, which also earned her America’s top tier trophy for university sports. Since her big win, controversies have...

Art is a vital part of our lives. It’s all around us. Whether you listen to your favorite song on the radio, or pass by a beautiful mural, you experience art every day. These coincidences are important points of elevating our everyday experiences, but it’s easy to lose sight of the overall impact of art on communities.  As humans, we crave art as a form of expression and communication; we are...