Cora Thompson, a senior at The MASTERS Program, is a Generation Next contributor as well as a visual artist working in the mediums of oil paint, ink and printmaking. T…

    Fall is looming, and with it there’s a lot to look forward to: back to school, outdoor markets, fiestas, cooler temperatures and many new crafts to do while spending more time inside.

    Teaching is an incredibly difficult job. Being a good teacher means more than planning lessons and giving students directions — it’s also being a babysitter, a counsel…

    Since the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896, each of the Games has seen changes and new events. This year, some athletes are facing a strange new challenge: the…

    The statements are a start, but there is more that we all can do on an individual and governmental level to help bring justice for Indigenous people in our state.

    American Rounds, a Texas-based company, has begun installing vending machines from which customers can buy ammunition for a variety of firearms.

    The moment has potential to revitalize the Democratic Party’s chances at winning the 2024 election against the Republican nominee Trump, in part by engaging younger voters who felt discouraged by Biden’s age.

    Following the hottest year on record, 2023, the United States’ major responsibility for the climate crisis is more apparent than ever. 

    High school was filled with some good days, some bad days and some days that seemed to go by slower than molasses.

    Billions of dollars are spent every presidential election year by candidates. All this money comes with many questions. Where does it go? Why do political candidates n…

    My View Mariella Rigales

    Banned books are must-reads

    As a society, we should be encouraging both children and adults to read banned books because they help foster individuals who appreciate diversity and challenge injustice.

    In the U.S., the freedom to openly choose and celebrate parts of our identity, like what religion we practice and how we express our politics, is considered a fundamen…

    Killer whales have had a long, contentious relationship with humans seeking to profit off them.

    “A student first and an athlete second” — that’s what many student athletes are told when they tell teachers about their struggles to stay afloat in school while manag…

    Commentary Mariella Rigales

    Three books for springtime renewal

    With bright, warm weather greeting the earth and spring peaking around the corner, many are familiar with the concept of spring cleaning and the feeling of renewal tha…

    Though Lujan Grisham’s approach to checking gun violence in New Mexico was met with resistance, it is an issue the state needs to address.

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