Generations and technology: Generation Z
Analysis by Chara Of the living generations in America, one generation appears to be linked more closely to the latest technology than the others: Generation Z. Born between 1995 and 2014, Generation Z is the generation after the Millennials. Members of Generation Z have had smartphones, tablets and social media all their lives. Typically introduced […]
Plyer v. Doe turns 35
By Katherine Diaz Free public education offered to all children because of landmark ruling June 15 marked the 35th anniversary of a landmark case for undocumented children in the United States. On June 15, 1982, the Supreme Court ruled in Plyer v. Doe that “states cannot constitutionally deny students a free public education on account […]
Colombian student following his dream in the Kansas City area
By Paula Alzate In January 2015, Carlos Farfan arrived in the United States with two bags full of clothes and family pictures, ready to start on a journey. Farfan left his native Colombia to attend college in Kansas City, Mo. Now 19 and working part time while studying at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods Community, he […]
7 Tips for Summer Gardening Success
When temperatures peak and the summer sun shines for long hours throughout the day, it can put a burden on your garden and the plants growing in it. Some steps may be easier to take than others, but there are ways to keep your greenery thriving even in relentlessly scorching heat. Of course, having […]
Once – homeless KCMO student earns diploma, full-ride scholarship to UMKC
By Melissa Arroyo Juan Alarcon was once homeless, getting by with next to nothing and couch surfing while also attending school. Now, he’s looking to help others who are struggling. Working 40-50 hours per week and attending school, Alarcon received his high school diploma and an associate’s degree from Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley through a […]
A father’s involvement is important in a child’s life
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker A father plays a major role in a child’s life. Starting at birth, a baby develops a strong connection with its father. The sound of his voice and warm touch provide a sense of comfort and trust. This attachment continues throughout childhood, and it affects the child’s […]
What to do after a car accident
Commentary by Dermidio Juez-Perez If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you understand the shock a person experiences after the unexpected event. Normally, I’m good at thinking on the spot. But when I was involved in an accident in 2016, I didn’t know what to do. To make sure you don’t find yourself in […]
HDF launches Change for Change campaign
The Hispanic Development Fund (HDF) has launched a new initiative to raise more money for Kansas City area students. Called Change for Change, the campaign uses an innovative, digital approach and encourages partners and past scholarship recipients to start their own fund-raising campaigns online to benefit the cause. As of this writing, the campaign had […]
Street talk: the generation who doesn’t want kids
People have noticed the falling number of birthrate in different regions around the world and they are questioning the reasons behind why millennial women, born between 1980 and 2000, don’t want children as other generations did. To the question “Do you want kids?” the answer from many women was “No” followed by long explanations of […]
Cómo mantenerse joven de espíritu después de la jubilación
Mohr Keet de Sudáfrica saltó de un bungee a la edad de los 96 años, colocándose en los Récords Guinness Mundiales. Yuichiro Miura de Japón escaló el Monte Everest a los 80 años. Obviamente, no todos en sus años de oro intentarán ni cumplirán tales extraordinarias proezas, sin embargo, la mayoría de las personas pueden […]