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Understanding School, Tiffany P. Ta May 2016

Understanding School, Tiffany P. Ta

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

As a first-generation college student in the Silicon Valley, author Tiffany Ta grew up in a high-achieving academic culture that she only really began to unpack and understand in college. Upon being exposed to more diverse cultures and backgrounds, Ta began to realize that her upbringing was vastly different than many others, and that some of her classmates' behaviors were unnatural. This poem reflects how she now feels about the experience looking back.


Did You?, Tiffany P. Ta May 2016

Did You?, Tiffany P. Ta

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

This poem is a reflection on first-generation college student Tiffany Ta's family heritage. The piece focuses on the author's grandmother, who Ta never really got to know.


Ice, Genesis Montalvo May 2016

Ice, Genesis Montalvo

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

Commonly known as ICE, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement works to monitor the level of illegal migration to the United States. They also are in charge of at least 40% of deportation of innocent, non-criminal immigration violators. At times, the children of these immigrants are born in the United States. As US citizens, ICE cannot deport them without violating their rights, resulting in the separation of families. This poem speaks of a young child whose mother was deported by ICE and the yearning of wanting to know where the mother is. The mix of English and Spanish reinforces the …


For The Dreamers, Mariajose Gomez May 2016

For The Dreamers, Mariajose Gomez

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

"For the Dreamers" reflects the author's experience on a De Colores immersion trip to Casa de Migrantes in Mexico, Tijuana. This was Gomez's first time traveling out of the country, and the experience helped her realize that no human being should be considered “illegal” simply because of man-made barriers. The piece exposes the complex social dynamics that inform the experiences of both immigrants and citizens of the United States. The purpose of the poem is to challenge readers' views on immigration and highlight the role social constructs and stereotypes play in establishing preconceived ideas about immigrants. The author hopes readers …


Sheep In A Grotto, Laken D. Brooks May 2016

Sheep In A Grotto, Laken D. Brooks

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

Many first-generation college students undergo feelings of inadequacy in what is known as "impostor syndrome." This piece of fiction is born from such feelings of identity confusion and formation. The story functions as a written snapshot of an otherwise normal teenager whose life is threatened by a sexual assault; she faces and overcomes trauma at the cusp of her coming of age. Brooks' tale incorporates a raw focus upon the protagonist's ability to persevere and thrive in the face of violence. Ultimately, this text transcends a single character's journey into womanhood to reflect a message of hope and growth.


The Beauty Within Us, Areli C. Hernandez May 2016

The Beauty Within Us, Areli C. Hernandez

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

This piece of prose, inspired by Chapter 23 of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, tells the story of a simple, yet vivacious get-together of migrant Latino workers, exploring the beauty within us--members of the migrant farm worker community.


Ruined For Life, Facundo Gonzalez Icardi May 2016

Ruined For Life, Facundo Gonzalez Icardi

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

As a first-generation college student from a low income family, Gonzalez Icardi never thought he would have the chance to travel outside his home country. This reflection expresses his deep gratitude for the opportunity to study at LMU, and his eagerness to take advantages of the services that the university provides. Gonzalez Icardi found his Ignacio Companions trip to be eye opening, expanding his awareness of how other cultures live; though heartbreaking at times, Gonzalez Icardi remains grateful for the experience.


Volume 7, Issue 3: Full Issue, Manuscripts Staff May 2016

Volume 7, Issue 3: Full Issue, Manuscripts Staff

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Excerpts, Manuscripts Staff May 2016

Excerpts, Manuscripts Staff

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The Weekly Theme, Helen Overton May 2016

The Weekly Theme, Helen Overton

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On Eating Grapes Downward, Betty Smith May 2016

On Eating Grapes Downward, Betty Smith

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The World Unmasks, Ted W. Sedvert May 2016

The World Unmasks, Ted W. Sedvert

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Why I Came To College, John F. Carson May 2016

Why I Came To College, John F. Carson

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Joseph Lautner--Director Entertainer, Harlan Johnson May 2016

Joseph Lautner--Director Entertainer, Harlan Johnson

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Entertainment--Two Kinds, Robert Dietz May 2016

Entertainment--Two Kinds, Robert Dietz

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Opera Tonight, Suzanne Masters May 2016

Opera Tonight, Suzanne Masters

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In The Beginning, Barbara Frederickson May 2016

In The Beginning, Barbara Frederickson

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"Night Moment" And "Spring", Robert C. Schalk, Wyoming Robinson May 2016

"Night Moment" And "Spring", Robert C. Schalk, Wyoming Robinson

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Poems include: "Night Moment", by Robert Schalk and "Spring", by Wyoming Robinson


Black Sheep, Jack Shackelford May 2016

Black Sheep, Jack Shackelford

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"Is War Justified?" And "Lost Glory", Marigrace Franklin, C. Myron Winegardner May 2016

"Is War Justified?" And "Lost Glory", Marigrace Franklin, C. Myron Winegardner

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Includes: "Is War Justified?", by Marigrace Franklin and "Lost Glory", by C. Myron Winegardner


Dreams, Marie Tellas May 2016

Dreams, Marie Tellas

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This Thing Called Nature, Dorothy I. Chastain May 2016

This Thing Called Nature, Dorothy I. Chastain

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Woodcut, Robert Ayers May 2016

Woodcut, Robert Ayers

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Sleep, Arthur Gilliom May 2016

Sleep, Arthur Gilliom

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Week End, Frank Wintin May 2016

Week End, Frank Wintin

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A Day At School, Tom Markin May 2016

A Day At School, Tom Markin

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Woodcut, Wesley Romine May 2016

Woodcut, Wesley Romine

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Pretty Important, Betty Gordon May 2016

Pretty Important, Betty Gordon

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Strikebreakers, Ralph Morgan May 2016

Strikebreakers, Ralph Morgan

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Woodcut, George Wilson May 2016

Woodcut, George Wilson

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