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A Danish military hospital corpsman serves as a medical support official during a satellite 10-kilometer race at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan, held as part of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race July 4, 2013. More: The Atlanta-based event, the world's largest 10-kilometer race, is held every Independence Day. (DoD photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena, U.S. Marine Corps/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr
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Military Members During the Holidays

During the holidays friends and family come together to celebrate. Sadly, many military members tend to miss out on this during the holidays.

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December 29, 2023
Read more about the article Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual
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Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual

Tomorrow is Christmas. But, the joy of the holiday season I once felt isn’t there anymore, for several reasons. So I'm opting out of it, again.

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December 24, 2023
Read more about the article When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over
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When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over

Another day, another shooting, and another act of senseless violence here in our community. These are my thoughts on today's shooting at UNLV.

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December 6, 2023
Read more about the article My Experience With Suicide Ideation and Suicide Prevention
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My Experience With Suicide Ideation and Suicide Prevention

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Amber shares her experience with suicidal ideation and loss due to suicide, and how to help prevent it.

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September 8, 2023
Read more about the article Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’
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Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’

In part three of my climate crisis song series, we'll dissect the song, 'That Funny Feeling' by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.

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May 5, 2023
Read more about the article ArtUOK? – Celebrating Art’s Impact on Mental Health
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ArtUOK? – Celebrating Art’s Impact on Mental Health

The First Friday Foundation is gearing up for its 3rd annual ‘ArtUOK?’ event, celebrating how art and self-expression help with mental health and even save lives!

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March 22, 2023