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Happy Camper Overdose Response Team: Responding to the Fentanyl Epidemic

Happy Camper Overdose Response is working to address the issue of fentanyl overdose here in Las Vegas through education and response at local events.

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August 31, 2023

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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

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Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 1: ‘Feels Like Summer’

For Earth Month, I wanted to write about references to the climate crisis in music. We begin with 'Feels Like Summer' by Childish Gambino.

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April 27, 2023

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Wynn Alan Bruce – ‘Don’t Go Unnoticed…’

Six months ago, on Earth Day, April 22nd, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated himself in front of the Supreme Court building. His death inspired me to create a design in honor of his sacrifice.

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October 25, 2022

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Dolly Anna: A Trip Over the Rainbow Bridge and Down a Guiding Path

Recently, I said goodbye to Dolly Anna–my dog and best friend of over 11 years. This is her story and my journey with that grief and healing.

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June 16, 2022

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The Journey of Overcoming Grief

For College Student Grief Awareness Day Christy interviewed three CSN students about the various forms of grief they've experienced recently and how they overcame it.

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April 20, 2022

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College Student Grief in the Time of COVID

Dealing with grief is hard enough on its own, but college students experiencing grief have an added layer of difficulty to manage, especially after the last year.

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April 15, 2021

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Smudging and the Related Native American History

Smudging sage is a spiritual practice used by many indigenous cultures, and has become a popular trend among non-natives exploring spirituality, resulting in misuse. Read more to get insight into the practice and the related history of Native Americans.

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February 25, 2021

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My First COVID Loss

On January 9th, my grandma lost her battle to COVID, marking my first loss to the virus. Writing about the experience and my thoughts about everything helps me cope. If you've also lost a loved one recently, I hope it helps you in some way.

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January 19, 2021

"Pushing past the pain."

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Pushing Past the Pain Pt. 2

Amber returns with the second part of her 'Pushing Past the Pain' series, where she continues to discuss her experience healing from past trauma and focusing on compartmentalizing things to do so. (Content warning)

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January 13, 2021