Abby Kirkley

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Mendocino Ballet Keeps Students Dancing, Even at a Distance

Through this challenging time, Mendocino Ballet's founder Trudy McCrenor has found many ways to keep her dancers dancing and the love of the ballet alive.

Wildcats March with Women in Washington D.C.

Rodriquez described the trip as “pretty rushed”, but it was worth it because they “got to see Washington D.C.” and be a part of the historic wWomen’s march.

Can Teachers Talk Politics in the Classroom?

When a teacher brings up politics without demonstrating overt bias concerning the curriculum being taught, that teacher is helping students navigate a complex political world, not showing bias in a classroom.

“A Vicious Cycle”: Kanye West’s Antics and Society’s Perceptions of Mental Health

Public portrayals of mental illness can skew the way people see their own mental heåalth. If individuals assess their mental health based on what they see in the media (either ‘perfectly happy’ influencers, or severe emotional and violent examples) their assessment could be incorrect.