Written by: Kayla Manzzo Growing up in Panama, my dad was raised in a close-knit community where family, hard work, and perseverance were deeply valued. Life was simple, but it was filled with love, strong traditions, and the support of family members who always looked out for one another. Even though Panama was home, my grandparents believed there were greater opportunities waiting for their children in the United States. They wanted to create a better future for my dad and

Written by: Ryan DeLeva Raising kids is never an easy task, raising four of them is even harder, but when one of those four has special needs, it seems all but impossible. However for Bernadette DeLeva, it's nothing more than another part of life. Bernadette’s daughter Isabel is an 18-year-old girl diagnosed with Koolen-de Vries Syndrome (KdVS). Koolen-de Vries is a genetic disorder caused by partial deletion of the 17th chromosome or mutations to the KANSL1 gene and is a d

Following a student's journey to begrudgingly become an educator Written By: Dani Espinal Most people can agree, figuring out what you want out of life immediately after graduation from college/university is one of the hardest things a person can do. With so many options shoved down our throats (the job fairs, the flyers, the LinkedIn/Indeed posts and oh-so many notifications), it’s a lot easier to tell yourself what you absolutely do NOT want to do. For Ms. Christina Turcios

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Written by: Jake Guercia When people hear wedding vows, the phrase “through sickness and through health” can sound routine or almost symbolic. But for my mom, those words became a reality that would shape nearly every aspect of her life for years. Before my father was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), life felt normal and full of happiness. My parents worked for British Airways, traveled the world together, and built a close knit family centered around love,

Molloy student Sofia Garcia turns dreams into reality through the power of envisioning her goals By Alani Banks For Sofia Garcia, studying abroad in India was just a dream. she kept this dream alive through determination and manifestation. Garcia, a Molloy University student pursuing a future in education recently received a full scholarship for Molloy’s India study abroad program. While many students might view an opportunity like this as unlikely. Garcia approached it with

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By: Kaitlyn Martinez The building where Lisa has worked for 25 years. Lisa, a dedicated career advisor, recently retired after 25...

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Written by: Leah Palladino Lead: After her graduation from Kellenberg Memorial High School, Jess Palladino plans on attending Providence...

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Written By: Lauren Hickey In the summer of 2023, Nicholas Colao, who is an electrical engineering student of 19 years of age from Stony...

Written By: Gabriella Bardoneschi Lead: After a distinguished 40-year career in education, Kim Braun-Bardoneschi, 61, now enjoys a...

Written By:Madeline McGovern Molloy University offers a plethora of oppertunities for its students, establishing an environment that...

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Written By: Dimitri Garrett Anthorn Garrett Jr. has always had a soft spot in his heart for the restaurant business and knew what he...

Written by: Daniel Thompson Some people choose to live a certain lifestyle, and some people do not have a choice. To sustain normal life...