I miss Albuquerque. A few weeks ago, I left the desert to finish up graduate school in the rainy town of Eugene, Oregon. I love it here. I grew up watching the Twilight films, so it’s always been my dream to live in the Pacific Northwest. But.

There’s a part of me that craves Albuquerque. My current state of homesickness might be because the day I’m writing this is the 15th anniversary of “High School Musical,” a film based in Albuquerque that shaped who I am as a person. It was actually filmed in Utah, but I, like many New…

The last locally-owned drugstore in Eugene, Oregon, is working hard to survive COVID-19, and to provide an escape for its customers and employees.

Hirons Drug is the ultimate one-stop-shop. The Eugene staple carries essentials, like toilet paper and shampoo, but is better known for its vast array of zany items, such as pickle band-aids and squirrel-shaped tweezers. Self-titled as “Eugene’s most unique store,” Hirons serves as a gift shop, a post-office, a photo kiosk, an ATM, and, of course, a pharmacy, for local customers.

Is the “What I Eat in a Day” trend helpful or harmful?

I was sitting cross-legged on the floor of my bedroom in late-October, chatting on FaceTime with a friend from camp, when I first heard someone speak of the dangerous side of the “What I Eat in a Day” trend.

“Those videos have affected my little sister to the point where she won’t even drink coffee because it has too many calories,” said Alyssa, piquing my curiosity.

As a girl in my early twenties, like Alyssa, who spends time on social media, I knew the kind of videos that…

Here are the facts, dates, and advice you need to know to vote carefully in the 2020 elections — and to guarantee your vote counts.

“Your vote is your most important voice. When you decide voluntarily not to use it, you are giving up your power. Your vote does count. I know that as an elected official, as a legislator, and also as a citizen because you can see where elections make a difference,” said Dede Feldman, Former New Mexican Senator.

Voting during the coronavirus pandemic brings forth a multitude of unprecedented challenges, but there are options for you, as…

Want to have a conversation with someone who has your dream job? Good idea. Here’s what you need to know about reaching out (it’s not as scary as you may think!), plus tips for getting the most out of the interview.

What is an informational interview?

Simply put, they are a low-level way of finding out what it’s like to work somewhere.

What’s the point of them?

Informational interviews are an excellent networking opportunity because they connect you with people doing what you want to do. On top of that, they’ll help you find out more about your desired career…

Writing for the ear is far different than writing for the eye. Here’s how to build stories that sound natural.

One positive aspect of 2020 is that it’s given people time to pick up new hobbies. For me, there’s been a surprising amount of fun had while baking banana bread. I’ve also acquired an unexpected love of K-pop music (I don’t remember who I was before BTS). Most importantly, I’ve gained a newfound knowledge of the podcasting world.

When I began my journalism master’s program earlier this year, all I knew about podcasts was that I enjoyed listening to them…

With acceptance and understanding, good workouts are still possible.

Rigid Restrictions

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, New Mexicans have been living under intensely tight regulations. In fact, a recent Becker’s Hospital report lists New Mexico in the top 10 states with the most COVID-19 restrictions. As of November 2020, Visit Albuquerque’s breakdown of the state’s current limitations includes: a ban on gatherings of more than five people, a mandatory self-quarantine for travelers from high risk states, a shutdown of all businesses that are deemed unessential, and a two-week shelter-in-place for all New Mexicans.

Since March, the New Mexico Department of Health…

For Haley Raines, 20, creating YouTube videos is an art form. The eccentricity of the Louisiana native’s channel has attracted more than 35,000 subscribers. One thing that is guaranteed from watching Raines is that warm feeling you get from being around someone you love. “Haley has this empathy, compassion, and life cleansing vibe that makes you feel better, more motivated, happy, fulfilled, and loving,” said Allison Redlich, Haley’s best friend. No matter what video you click on, whether it is vegan meal ideas or unfiltered chats about mental health, Raines’ realness is undeniable. By openly discussing her struggles with dissociation…