Collar
Marianne Jarnagan finds solace by keeping a reminder of her family
dog and remembering the lessons learned.
'Cuz
My Mommy Said So
Rae Ann Tourville-Nelson discovers contradictory perspectives
in her research on the role of toys in the development of children.
Dying
a "Good Death"
Mitzi Genegabuas combines her research on physician-assisted
suicide with her own experiences.
"Inay"
Rachelle Valenzuela pays tribute to her fondly remembered grandmother
in this captivating sketch.
"Little
Sister Born in This Land"
Debbie Diaz offers an insightful critique on the figures and
messages found in a poem by Elías Miguel Muñoz.
Loneliness
Sophana Uy reflects on the traumatic effects of isolation in
a foreign land, surrounded by unfamiliar people.
The
Opportunity to Learn
Hannah Abramson comments on home schooling and on the importance
of allowing students a choice in order to build a base of knowledge.
The
Story of the Mug
Gary Dean Wood tells how his life and the lives of a Vietnam
vet and the soldier's father intertwined one day.