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A note from our cover artist, Marissa GallantThis piece is a reflection of our innerglow. Color can define who you are inthe most positive way possible. It canchange your emotions and the wayyou think. This piece represents my love forcolors. I love the way colors can beperceived by the human eye. I havealways been fascinated with color andhow one can use it in art.Something about me that a lot of people don'tactually know is that I am a legacy. My mom finishedher bachelors in early childhood education at BayPath, in the one day program. It doesn't seem like aninteresting point to bring up while hanging with myfriends-- I don't even think my best friend knows that. That's the thing about history; what might beinteresting to one person isn't always a shared feelingby another. I personally find it fascinating that BayPath was established in 1897, but didn't become an allwomen's college until after World War II in 1945. It'sall important, more so now that ever before.While we reflect on the past 125 years of Bay Path's history thisspring, we will meet professors and speakers who will leave usthinking, That will be me on that stage someday, talking aboutmy success. Watch me, World. We can't forget that we, rightnow, are also Bay Path's history. We make history every day, even if we don't realizeit or think it's impactful. When we think about thehistory books adding the year 2020, it's hard tobelieve that mumbling how much we hate Zoom aswe open the app on our computers will be in thesame chapter as our nation's first Madam VicePresident. But it will. Liz and Mom Thank YOUA special thanks tothose who havesupported us this fall: Dr. Lisa RuchProfessor Maria Luisa ArroyoElizabeth CardonaAnne ChapdelaineDinah MooreRamona EastCourtney Patrick WeberMelissa WeinbergerProfessor Janine Fondon If anyone would like to join usfor the spring, please emailjfondon@baypath.edu.

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BAY PATH LAUNCHES ITSQUASQUICENTENNIAL Bay Path will celebrate its 125th anniversary in thespring 2022. This is not just an opportunity forcelebration but one of reflection as we look at what BayPath is doing now, and what Bay Path has accomplishedin the past.President Doran noted in her newsletter that "we'relooking toward the 125th anniversary of Bay PathUniversity, aka our quasquicentennial (say that threetimes fast). Together, we will celebrate 125 years ofproviding a relevant, transformative, career-focusededucation—and what that has meant to the thousands ofstudents, families, and community members who havebeen part of our incredible history."There is a myriad of activities being plannedbehind the scenes by Bay Path for the spring tocelebrate this career-driven, transformativeuniversity. In the meantime, students askthemselves why history matters in the face of ourchallenges today: global warming, inequality, andso much more.Answers to this question vary, but there is onecommon theme-- without knowledge of the past,we'd have no baseline to improve from it. This iswhy Bay Path's Quasquicentennial is a moment tocommemorate.Please see the following student responses thatdetail why history matters to us all. Special thanksto the CMS100 students for their visual PSAs.Source: Virgil LybargerBy Julia DeRidder

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It is important, even necessary, for youngpeople to be aware of as many perspectives aspossible throughout history, so that onedoesn't become close-minded or limited to thepoint of view that directly impacts them.Sometimes your perception of historicalevents can change as you get older and hear adifferent variety of voices, and you must beaware and accepting of every aspect of historyin order to do better in our future and createnew history that we can be proud of. -Rebecca WehnerAlthough history class may seem boring and unneeded, it's important that we learn our past toensure that we don't continue a cycle of injustice and discrimination. Learning the truth aboutwhat our country has done is one of the most important key pillars of creating change andevolving. The majority of Americans don't know the truth behind what the English really did tothe Native Americans, leading to Thanksgiving; school systems don't speak on what reallyhappened to slaves and how white slave owners really treated them; up until recently the truthabout what Christopher Columbus did to multiple Caribbean islands hasn't been discussed. Thattruth is not taught in our education system. These are all truths hidden by our government whichbenefit their own image. The people deserve to know the truth about what morals their country isreally built on. We have a responsibility to uncover the truth about our history and build a betterfuture paved in truth, honesty, reconciliation, solution, equality and unity. Changing the pastwhich was paved in ethnocentrism, discrimination, violence, cultural annihilations, stretching thetruth, and leaving out the inconvenient details. Whenever advancement is made in socialjustice and human rights, there will be abacklash. History substantiates this. Youngpeople analyzing and exploring history will letthem prepare for the inevitable backtrackingof progress. -Julia DeRidderSometimes it feels like we take two steps forward,ten steps back. Every good thing we accomplish,there are negative things that come out of hiding.History is there to be a reminder of what hasn'tworked in the past. "History repeats itself," but not ifwe educate ourselves and really learn from our past. -Gabriela RamirezWhyhistorymattersAs told by our Newsroom staffIgnorance is not Bliss. Knowledge is Power.-Dia Arias

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History is important to know to help preventtragic events from repeating. Also it givesthe future generation an understanding ofwhy things are in the present by looking atthe past. -Kayla VictorOur generation should make sure we knowhistory, lest we be doomed to repeat it. It’simportant to know the mistakes of the peoplethat came before us so we don’t make the sameones, and to understand humanity a bit better.-Virgil LybargerWhy History MattersI think there are a few reasons that my generation shouldknow history. For starters, it’s important to know how wegot to the point we’re at today. Society is part of the idea ofevolution, so it has been constantly evolving and changing.It’s important to know history because it shows us how farwe’ve come and the lengths people went to in order to createthe society we know and love today. I also think it’simportant to know about history so we don’t make the samemistakes twice. There’s always the saying that “historyrepeats itself.” It’s important to know what happened in thepast so we are better equipped to handle it if it happens againin the future.-Taylor SuffoletoI think our generation should make sure they know historybecause it can repeat itself and it is important to see patterns.Also, a lot of laws and social constructs have stemmed fromhistory so it is helpful to know when, where, and how itcame about. Lastly, it is important to make sure that “bad”history doesn’t continue on; we must constantly be changingthe world to make it more inclusive for everyone. -Bianca Carrington If you want it bad enough, and you’re willing tomake the sacrifices, you can do it. But first, youhave to believe in yourself.-Jennie FinchSource: Bay Path University

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Our generation should make sure thatwe know history so we don't make themistake of repeating it. History makesus all the wiser when it comes to ouractions.-Isabelle KnipeIt's important that our generation makessure that they know history so that we don'trepeat events in today's world. We want tomake sure that we continue to moveforward into a better future so knowing ourhistory is good when it comes to things likelaws, or the people's decisions from ourhistory. This is good to know so that we canmake better and more informed decisions. -Rebecca Jordan-Parker This generation should make sure that theyknow history because it is important toremember the lives of the people that camebefore them and the struggles that theywent through.-Sheila DalyWhy should your generation make sure thatthey know history? People who don’tunderstand history are bound to repeat it. We,as a generation, need to learn from the past sowe don’t make the same mistakes as ourancestors.-Raeann FetchoSylvester McNutt III: “She overcame everything that wasmeant to destroy her.”shared by Molly WalshSource: Madison St. MarieSource: Bay Path University

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i still think about her from time to time.and while it is silly to think a cat would remember me,(for she is far more concernedwith patches of sunlightand hands in her fur,as any good cat ought to be)i would like to thinkshe still thinks of me, too. she was brown and gray,with little white feet,and she loved me,for those few days. i don’t know where she is now,but i recallrunning out barefoot to meet hershe was splayed in the sun(this was the second or third time)and i went out to say hello. she meowed,and while i could not keep hershe still seemed to adore me.it was sweet. i was a little sad,but mostly just pleasedto have made the connection. there was a catwho showed up in my driveway. (a lot of things seem to happen here,in my driveway. it’s nothing out of the ordinary.a shared driveway,made of gravel and dirt. really, there’s nothing specialsave the memories made on it.) i named her beans,short for beanie.she only showed up three or four times. "cat poem" by Virgil Lybarger

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Stop By and Say Hi!Her office is located in Room 102 in the Elliott Building!She has a snack, tea, and coffee station that all students arewelcome to stop by and enjoy!She can be reached via email at tcalloway@baypath.eduby Dia AriasWhen gazing upon my birth certificate and seeing me labeled as colored…becauseI was born at a time when my place of birth felt it was appropriate; and now,seeing myself as a woman "FULL OF COLOR".She has worked on five different college campuses but Bay Path byfar is her favorite campus. "I say this with all sincerity because thesize of the cozy but capable campus, allows my colleagues and meto MAKE IT ALL ABOUT THE STUDENTS and Bay Path’smission to serve and equip them to thrive here, now, and beyond! Ilove to see the genuine exchange between the faculty and students;to join, witness, and support the amazing collaborative efforts." Shevalues creating safe spaces for students to feel comfortable,unjudged, and supported.She does not let this label define her; instead, she definesthe label and gives it a brand new meaning. In her sparetime, she loves to read! "In particular, I am an avid Biblereader…as I’m BIG on Faith!" She trusts that "God’s wordis filled with spiritual gems that take you on a course ofhistory, harrowing events, it’s-- at times-- brutally honest,and it offers HOPE!" Some of her hobbies includefashion/home design, bargain shopping, music (she used toplay the violin & clarinet), singing, dancing, and elevatingher cooking abilities. "As for what I like to do, I love totravel with my husband (Cape Cod, Canada, Vermont &visiting our roots down south) and to engage in spiritualactivities; this includes, conducting Bible studies,community outreach, and congregating together!"Terrilyn Calloway is the Administrative Assistant to Dr. KathrynWiezbicki-Stevens and the Undergrad Psychology Department, HHS& Pre-OT Programs. She also supports Dr. Jennifer Stratton and theUndergraduate Education program. When stepping into her office,you immediately feel the warmth and positivity. It's almost as if youhave been welcomed into her personal happy place. Uncovering a hidden gem: Terrilyn CallowayTerrilyn Calloway is not only a great resource forstudents but a humble person, who chooses positivityeach and every day. One of her favorite quotes says"There is more happiness in giving than there is inreceiving"- Acts 20:35.Source: Terrilyn CallowaySource: Terrilyn Calloway

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Delmarina López A trailblazer for Latinx womenby Dia AriasDelmarina López has grown tremendously since graduating from Bay PathUniversity in 2017 and has become a community leader and trailblazer forwhat Latinx women can accomplish. She began her journey at Bay PathUniversity in 2013. In a panel discussion about HBO's In the Heights, sheshared that she was one of the first students to start the diversity club, known asthe ALANA Club, at Bay Path University. The ALANA club creates a cultural community for students of diversebackgrounds to have a safe space to grow and express their passions. She is afirst-generation student and encourages students to join clubs and becomesocially active on college campuses for support. "As a first-generation student,there is no road map telling you where to go or what to do so it's important tomake those connections and to find a community at school, that makes you feelat home." She was able to create that with the ALANA club and the club hascontinued and is still very involved on campus. She then continued to WesternNew England University School of Law. This past year, she she made her way back to Bay Path as an Adjunct Lawprofessor! She also recently ran for Chicopee City Council and won, makingher the first woman of color to be elected in Chicopee. She is achieving hergoals one step at a time and proving that after Bay Path, Latinx Women cancontinue to excel and create change!Source: Delmarina LópezSource: Delmarina López

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Dr. Livingston asked white people toconsider what they are willing to give up inorder for racial equity. The moderator, whowas white, shared that her (white, blonde)son had totaled her and another person’s carby driving recklessly. However, the policeofficer had only given him a warningbecause he was so “well behaved”. Shecalled this a disgusting show of whiteprivilege.Dr. Livingston challenged her. “Don’t youappreciate the fact that your son received aridiculous amount of privilege because youdon’t want to see your son in jail?” Themoderator responded, “I’m glad he didn’t getin trouble, but at the same time, I wonder:what lesson did he learn? I still can’t getover it.” Women's perspective on Dr. Livingston's Lecture Dr. Livingston, author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically TransformIndividuals and Organizations used analogies and real-life experiences he’s had working for companies to help with theirDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. He explained different ways that racism affects people’s lives in America. Source: Julia DeRidderBy Julia DeRidder and Dia AriasListening to Dr. Livingston speak was trulyinspiring and extremely eye-opening. He broughtup a few metaphors that were nothing but accurateabout the world and the way change can happen.He explained that there are three types of people inthe world-- Sharks, Ostriches, and Dolphins. TheDolphins are gentle and want change. These are thepeople advocating, organizing, and participating inprotests, and fighting for social change. Then wehave the Ostriches, who stick their heads in theground and they do what benefits them at thatmoment but for the most part, understand that if itdoesn't affect them then it’s not their problem.Then there are the Sharks, who are on the top ofthe food chain, and they have had power forgenerations, they benefit from the power, and donot want it to change. He was explaining thatpoking a shark is sometimes necessary to createchange. For equity and equality to be functioningsystems the sharks need to become dolphins.Which you can imagine can be a huge challenge. Julia:Dia:(Continued on next page)

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Source- Elizabeth CardonaHowever, I do think this was a great way to simplifymost people's stances on the matter. As a woman ofcolor it can be really hard to identify whendiscrimination is happening as we are labeled as the“women of color complaining about discriminationand racism.” Which in many cases can make womenof color doubt if they are experiencing discriminationand how to speak up about it. So I raised the question“how should women of color approach situations inwhich we feel discriminated against to ensure a justoutcome in predominantly white institutions?" Dr.Livingston answered by explaining where women ofcolor stand on the amount of oppression they receive.He reflected that men of color are criminalizedbecause of the stereotype that they are violent. Whitewomen can also face being victimized anddiminished. Which then leads us to women of colorwho face both; as their stereotype of a "typical, angrywomen of color" makes them face, at minimum, beingdiminished and ignored. Therefore, women of colortrying to have their voice heard have many morebarriers to overcome than other oppressed groups. We both agree that Dr. Livingston is a speaker that we would encourage Bay Path University to bring and teachworkshops to ensure this positive change at Bay Path University. Diversity clubs are not enough. The university needsto educate its faculty and students on this ongoing issue because this issue is not going away and we should all be"dolphins" and be part of the change. If they don’t find ways to support students on campus and this movement thenBay Path becomes an institution of "sharks" not wanting change and benefiting from the current situation. It all startswith knowledge, accountability, and the willingness to listen and understand the truth of this matter. I don’t think that the moderator fully answered thequestion. As a white person, it’s easy for me to takeadvantage of my privilege. I’m not afraid for mylife if I interact with police officers. My ability todo a job is never doubted because of my name. I amgenerally treated with respect and without suspicionin instances where a person of color would not be.So, yes, I often do not think about these things, andwhen I do have to interact with a police officer, orsend in job applications, or am just browsing at astore, I have to admit that I do feel grateful that Iam white. As Dr. Livingston said, “anti-racism in many waysfor white people is a conflict of interest. What youare trying to do is dismantle a system that gives youundeserved privilege, and special favors. Becauseeverybody... would appreciate the fact that theirwhiteness would get them off. Everyone likes to bespecial.” This is something that I think all whitepeople should be reminded of, including myself.Khyarah Gastón-Feliciano, Julia DeRidder, Dia Arias, and Ajanay Hill Source: Julia DeRidderJulia, continued Dia, continued

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Women of Culture's Cultural Extravaganza was Phenomenal! By Dia AriasOn November 18th, the Women of Culture Club hosted theAnnual Cultural Extravaganza. The event began with a fashionshow that featured authentic handmade dresses from differentcountries including Vietnam and Kenya, and a talent showwhich included singing and poetry performed and written byBay Path Students. It was a beautiful celebration of differentcultures here at Bay Path.There was an assortment of different foods from a multitude ofcountries including Puerto Rico, India, Pakistan, and more!There were also desserts from different cultures as well. All ofthe food was delicious and very flavorfu!It ended with cultural music and Bay Path students dancing,laughing, and having fun.Applause to the Women of Culture is in order! They did a greatjob organizing and structuring the event, and everyone reallyenjoyed the multicultural experience!Anasthasia Luong and Andrea Sterner. Source: Andros Fleury.President Doran, Anasthasia Luong, Ajanay Hill, Mona Alsalmi's Sister, Shakira Sosa, Mona Alsalmi, Sheila Gitau,Asli Hassan, and Dia Arias. Source: Anne Chapdelaine(Continued on next page)

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Source: Dia Arias The photo below includes Shakira Sosa at the podium as the MC for the event. Anasthasia Luong, Co-President of theWomen of Culture Club, Mona Alsalmi, Co-President of Women of Culture Club, and her sister, Asli Hassan, VicePresident of ALANA Club, Samantha Robinson, Andrea Sterner, Professor Arroyo and Ajanay HillPernil, which is a traditional Puerto Rican PorkShoulder, traditionally served with Arroz conGuandules, "yellow rice and peas".Source: Andros FleuryA selfie taken after the talent show andfashion show. Source: Dia AriasStay tuned to the Womxn First section for anintroduction to the Office of MulticulturalAffairs and more articles highlighting diversewomen who are excelling on campus.

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Reimagining mental health, social justice,and COVID-19: a Thumbprint discussionBy: Julia DeRidderThere are several rites of passages for undergraduate studentsat Bay Path, but the Thumbprint events are the most symbolicof them all. Included in the first-year curriculum is the WELL100 course,which every student must take. It’s an introduction to life atBay Path, with an emphasis on discovering yourself along theway. Part of this course is a communal experience, called theThumbprint. This year’s Fall Thumbprint, which took place onMonday, November 15, consisted of a panel of three speakers,located in Blake Dining Hall with the option of joining in onZoom. It was sponsored by the NetVUE (Network forVocation in Undergraduate Education) grant.The Thumbprint always revolves around the campus’stheme. 2021-22’s is "ReImagine", which is just whatalumnus Haydee Lamberty-Rodriguez and Victoria AnnRodriguez had to do in the tumultuous months since theCOVID-19 pandemic upended the world. Moderated byfirst-year Alexia Perez-Lucas, they shared how they havehad to reconfigure their lives in the wake of mentalhealth shifts and the social justice movements.Adding to the feeling of honesty around these topics wasthe fact that Haydee and Victoria are mother anddaughter. Both discussed their individual experiencesgetting to Bay Path. Haydee shared that she is a first-generation collegegraduate. Growing up with just her mother, educationwas encouraged and expected. Haydee enrolled at BayPath twice. The first time, she felt lost, being acommuter and the only Latina, and left after only asemester. Years later, Bay Path launched its One DayProgram, and Haydee tried again. She excelled, evenbringing along a young Victoria to campus. She nowworks with Springfield Public Schools as a districtadministrator. Haydee, Alexia, and Victoria. Source: Julia DeRidderAfter Victoria graduated, she couldn’t find a job in herfield for a year. She wasn’t sure if she should go to lawschool or get her master’s, but when she saw that BayPath was offering a Master’s in Leadership andNegotiation, she took the plunge to further hereducation. She is now working in a paralegal office.Source: Julia DeRidderVictoria’s path to Bay Path was shaped by her desire tostay local when she went to college. Throughout herfour years, she was both a commuter and a resident. Shewas the first student presidential ambassador for formerPresident Leary and spearheaded a program recruitingLatina students from Holyoke, Massachusetts toHartford, Connecticut. Victoria graduated with aBachelors in Legal Studies.(Continued on next page)

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While Haydee did not have as obvious a decline in her mentalhealth as her daughter did, she still had difficulties adjusting.She did not leave the house for a long time, just existing inwhat she called “her bubble”. When it came time to go groceryshopping, she went with Victoria. This was her first time out inpublic when everyone was wearing a mask. “All I thought was‘everyone looks so sad.’ I couldn’t move.” She shared, “I didn’tknow COVID was doing this to me.” Victoria, noticing thatsomething was wrong, became concerned. Haydee said that shejust need to refocus, and reminded herself that it was going tobe okay. The next topic discussed was how COVID has impactedsocial justice. Audience members addressed the differencebetween being an ally and an advocate, and Haydee toldthe story of her own learning curve.Haydee said that it was impossible to avoid the proteststhat happened after the murder of George Floyd. “As aLatina person of color, I understood the challenges,” shesaid, but it didn’t quite hit home for her until she wastalking with some of her friends, who were Black. “One ofthem turned and said, ‘How’s the Latino community takingthis? How’s this impacting them?’” This made her realizethat her experience as a Latina wasn’t the same as a Blackperson's experience. Haydee also began to recognize her light skin privilege.She educated herself by reading, listening to others, andstaying in touch with her Black friends. “I needed to makesure to be the best ally I could be.” She soon became anadvocate at home. She has conversations with her fellowLatinos one on one, sharing her knowledge. “I’m not one to speak publicly. I’m an internalizer,”Victoria shared of her journey regarding social justice. Sheis working on her own mission from being an ally to anadvocate but doesn’t want to take up too much space. “I dohave privilege, education, I’m not grassroots,” she said.She hopes to find a way to step to the front. Rowanne Mustafa, Bay Path student and Black StudentUnion Club Vice President, shared that action makes thedifference between being an ally and an advocate-- peoplehave to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Bay Path students soon chimed in about their ownexperiences as people of color on campus. They reportednot feeling safe, microaggressions against them byprofessors and students, and being generally unheard.Hateful language abounds. Nonbinary and genderqueerstudents said they are routinely being misgendered and thatthe language surrounding women’s colleges is harmful.Hopefully, Bay Path University will take these commentsinto consideration. For more on how Bay Path canimprove, read the Womxn First’s section.This year’s Thumbprint event was one of dialogue and hardbut necessary conversations. The first years now have hadyet another rite of passage into Bay Path’s culture.Alexia asked Haydee and Victoria how the two have seen a shiftin their mental health since COVID began. Victoria said that hermental health deteriorated quickly. “I always knew I was ananxious person,” she said. But living alone in her apartment, hermental health “exploded”. She was in a dark place, experiencingmany symptoms of anxiety, including being spacey andunfocused. After having a panic attack at the beach, she took theinitiative to see a therapist. Victoria learned the importance oftalking about mental health. She acknowledged the culturalstigma that can come along with it. Several audience members,both through Zoom and in person, shared that they also feltshame and that their families discouraged seeing a therapist oreven talking about it with each other. Anonymous answers from the audience to the question,"How have you ReImagined lately?". Source: Julia DeRidder

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Finding yourpassionFrom being a first-generation college student totraveling the world helping Fortune 500companies with equity and inclusion, ChristieLindor has led her life following her passions. Shewas determined to help the attendees of the hourand a half-long Zoom event, Unlock YourPassion, to do the same. Lindor's workshop-style event began by asking theZoom chat to share their answers to, "If you had allthe money and time in the world, what would yoube doing right now?” Audience members firstshowed reluctance at sharing their answer to thispersonal question, but eventually, people openedup. Some said they’d make sure their parents werefinancially set and then live on beautiful islands;others talked about writing novels, yet othersdiscussed opening businesses. by Julia DeRidderChristie Lindor.Source: Julia DeRidderSteps shared on the Zoom to finding your passion. Source: Julia DeRidderLindor was especially excited to be doing the eventthe day that marked the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration, November 8.Many of the students who attended were also firstgeneration, including Sierra Cusson, the studentmoderator. “I came from nothing,” Sierra said, “soI wanted to be able to build up who I am and showI am more than what the statistics say.” Lindor wasready to guide the way.(Continued on next page)

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Lindor had the attendees look at each circle on theIkigai Framework and answer questions posited onthe screen, such as “Which subjects and skillscome easily for you?”, which falls under the ‘WhatI’m Good At’ section on the Framework.The last twenty minutes of the Zoom went throughsoft and hard skills and the importance ofnetworking. As Ramona East succinctlysummarized the event, “at the end of the day, justremember that careers, just like our lives, arejourneys, so there’s no need to get it right the firsttime.” Hopefully, attendees feel one step closer tomastering their own career path.The finale of the event centered around the IkigaiFramework, a Venn-Diagram-shaped concept thatpeople follow to find their "intersection, sweetspot," as Lindor said. It allows individuals todiscover what they love that the world needs, andthat they can also get paid for it. Lindor says thatshe has found her own Ikigai, and she can stillbarely believe it herself. After identifying your passion, overcoming fear isthe next step, according to Lindor. Bringing in herown personal experience, she shared "there weretimes when I was the only woman in the room, theonly person of color in the room, the only one whohadn’t gone to an Ivy League school.” She told theattendees that her success came from being able topush through the fear. Lindor took that fear a stepforward and leaned into that which made herdifferent, turning it into her superpower. Lindor told the audience, "chances are if there werecertain things that you would do regardless ofmoney, regardless of time, that’s an indicator as towhere your passion may lie.” She encouraged theaudience to think big, “because part of unlockingyour passion begins with your mind.”Thank you to Hatch Library, the Office ofMulticultural Affairs, the WELL Program, andStudent Life for sponsoring this event.Ikigai Framework. Source: WikiCommons

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This month we had a Murder Mystery Night as wellas a Bake Sale. The Murder Mystery Event took place onDecember 10, from 7-9 PM. The event was a clue-themed, puzzled-filled event with props and actors.Senator Peacock was murdered and the guests had tosolve who killed him. The Bake Sale took place on December 13 from10:45 AM to 1:45 PM. We were selling Christmasand chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cupcakes,CSI shirts, and sweatshirts. Each food was a dollarwhile the shirts were $10 and the sweatshirts were$15. What the CSI club has been up to is no longer amysteryby Marissa GallantMarissa Gallant manning the bake sale. Source: Marissa GallantAttendees of the Murder Mystery Night. Source: Marissa GallantBrownies (above) and cookies (below) ready to be poppedin the oven for the Bake Sale. Source: Marissa Gallant

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Winterfest returns to Bay Path The fall 2021 semester was a period of living withCOVID-19 firsts. True to form, the Winterfest, BayPath University Performing Arts annual concert forthe Chorale, Page Singers, and arts students, was thefirst in-theater production that Bay Path had hostedsince 2019. The nervousness that comes with such a task waspalpable from both attendees and the performers, butthe entertainers powered through and provided afestive, pleasant evening. As is typical ofperformances, the singers became more confident asthe show continued. Roaring applause and shouts serenaded theperformers. Productions will continue in the spring,and this was hopefully the last pandemic first forWinterfest.by Julia DeRidderStudent audience members Caroline and Marissa. Source: Julia DeRidderNot shown in photos was Margaret Phillie, who performed the crowd-pleasing "Husavik" from Eurovision to thunderous applause.Jenacy Langlois performing her stunningversion of "Rainbow" by Kacey Musgraves.Source: Julia DeRidderJordan Rich reciting herpowerful and goose-bumpproducing poem, "How to Build aCloset". Source: Julia DeRidderPage Singers and Chorale. Source: Julia DeRidder

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Kimberly Santos, Nikayla M., Amira Yahya, Rowanne Mustafa, Adjewa Adjei-Saifah, Ramona East,Yileisy Almada, Shakira Sosa, Jalisa Stewart, Kayla Victor, and Janell Smith. Source: Yileisy Almada. Winter Bash On Friday, December 3, Bay Path hosted a WinterBash in the Dining Hall from 9PM to midnight.The event was filled with music, dancing, andcampus community bonding, as well as a deliciousarray of holiday desserts. DJ Suspence was invitedto play music for the bash, and a photo booth wasset up in the atrium for students and their guests totake pictures with fun props. The event was freefor all Bay Path students to partake in.With the stress of finals right around the corner,the Winter Bash was a much-needed way to let offsteam and celebrate the end of the semester andthe beginning of the holiday season. Studentswere encouraged to wear semi-formal attire anddress mostly in the color white to fit with thesnowy theme. Everyone danced together in acircle and sang along with a collection of fanfavorite tunes. It was surely a night to remember!Andros Fleury and Ashlyn Patridge.Source: Rebecca Wehner.Ashanti Pelletier, Quelenna Keller, Rashel Wagner, andDakota Hanley. Source: Rashel Wagnerby Rebecca Wehner(Continued on next page)

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Bay Path's VolleyballTeam-- winningawards and makingit to NationalsBay Path University's volleyball team made it toNationals in Virginia Beach earlier this semester.Along with this extraordinary accomplishment, theteam was recognized by the United States CollegiateAthletic Association.The USCAA announced its National Awards for DIVolleyball on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in avirtual ceremony. Bay Path University took home ahost of awards honoring its student-athletes in theclassroom, campus, community, and on the court.These honors were presented and earned in thefollowing areas: USCAA DI Academic All-Americans, USCAA DI All-American Teams, andUSCAA DI Student-Athlete of the Year. Sixdifferent student-athletes were recognized for theiraccomplishments during the ceremony.These awards were presented at the beginning of theUSCAA National Championship Tournament gamesin soccer, volleyball, and cross-country. by Steve Smith and Julia DeRidderSophia GizaLydia CliffordRenee Tautic(Continued on next page)

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To earn the honor of USCAA DI Academic All-American, a student needed to be a Sophomore, Junior,or Senior with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5or higher. The Bay Path students who won the awardwere: Lydia Clifford, a senior Forensic Science majorfrom Coventry, Rhode Island; Lisa Sikop, a seniorForensic Science major from Easthampton,Massachusetts; Sophia Giza, a sophomore InteriorDesign: Residential and Commercial major fromLudlow, Massachusetts; and Renee Tautic, a juniorBiology major from Suffield, Connecticut. The next award was USCAA DI All-American. For thishonor, you needed to be selected by the coaches of theUSCAA DI Volleyball membership. The Bay Pathstudent-athletes honored with this were: First TeamLydia Clifford, S/OH; First Team Joanna Bampi, aMedical Science (Pre-Vet) first year from Peabody,Massachusetts, DS/L, and Honorable Mention first yearLilly Kibbe, a Biology major from Ware, MassachusettsFr. OH. The USCAA DI Student-Athlete of the Year isrecognized for her many contributions in the differentareas of the classroom, campus, community, and court.This year the award was presented to Sophia Giza.Sophia was selected for this prestigious honor fromamong a talented list of nominees by a committee ofUSCAA staff, board, and coaches of the USCAA DIVolleyball membership.Congratulations to Bay Path's volleyball team for theirsignificant accomplishments.Lilly KibbeLisa SikopJoanna Bampi

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On December 1, 2021, the NewEngland Chapter of the NationalAssociation for Multi-Ethnicity inCommunications (NAMIC)announced its 2021 Media PitchCompetition winners.The Media Pitch is only open toundergraduate students from colleges,universities, and academic institutionsin the New England area. Students wereexpected to create a concept for a film,television show, news segment orinternet series that highlights a themefocused on diversity, inclusion, orequity. The submission included thoughtsabout key audience demographicsconsidered and reasons (researchsource) why your concept will generatesignificant revenue, ratings andattention after its launch.The NAMIC New England 2021 MediaPitch winners, all from Bay Path, are:Winner/First Place: Rebecca Wehner("Tales from the Closet")Second Place: Virgil Lybarger(“Winged Victory”)Third Place: Raeann Fetcho andIsabelle Knipe (“Bachelor X")Honorable Mention: Diane AlmonteArias (“We Are Women”)NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity inCommunications) is the premier organizationfocusing on multi-ethnic diversity in thecommunications industry.The Media Pitch Competition was created in 2017 atBay Path University by NAMIC New Englandmember Janine Fondon with support of NAMIC NewEngland Director Kamilah Avant and Dr. DemetriaShabazz, NAMIC Board Member.1st Place: Rebecca WehnerMedia Pitch CompetitionBy Newsroom (Continued on next page)

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The Student Event Committee hosted a powderpuff football staffversus students game on November 19. The teams had theopportunity to design t-shirts before the games and took to thefield to face off in the chilly autumn weather. Both teams workedhard and were evenly matched throughout the game, withformidable players such as Dakota Hanley and Diane Arias onthe students' side, and Lindsie Lavin and Ramona East on thestaff team. Dean Anne deducted a point from her team by going out ofbounds, but Ramona quickly picked up the slack once sheentered the game. In the end, it was a very close game, but thestaff got the upper hand and beat the students 15-14. Despitehaving lost, all students who participated and watched had anenjoyable time and look forward to fun, competitive events suchas this one in the future!Powderpuff Game: Staff vs. Studentsby Rebecca Wehner and Andros FleuryPhotos taken by Andros Fleury

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Fire destroys historic local business days before Thanksgivingby Samantha RobinsonOn November 23, 2021, the Longmeadow,Massachusetts community was shocked by asudden fire that destroyed a 58-year-old businessand five other businesses in the Shaker RoadShopping Plaza located at 909 Shaker Road. The call reporting the fire came in at around 6:15AM that Tuesday. By the time Longmeadow FireDepartment got there, it was already a three-alarmfire and had spread to Armata’s Market. Thirteen fire departments from Massachusetts andsurrounding areas were called in to help. It tookmore than 10 hours to put the fire out. Longmeadow Fire Chief said that nobody was hurtin the fire.Armata’s Market put out a statement on theirFacebook page that morning thanking all the firstresponders for their heroic efforts. The unofficial cause has since been determined asstarting in the attic of the Bottle Shop. Due to theage of the building, it was not required to havesmoke alarms and a sprinkler system.The shopping plaza was home to 6 differentbusinesses including Armata’s Market, The BottleShop, and four other small businesses. This firehappened right at the worst time, right beforeThanksgiving, when many go to that shoppingplaza for their food for Thanksgiving.Source: 22 NewsSource: Samantha RobinsonSource: Mass LiveSource: WWLP

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This quick and easy 4-Ingredient Pound Cake is a moist dessert you can make for a last-minute dessert. Despite the 4-ingredient limit, it's also a versatile cake wherein you canadd fillings, substitute sugar or be creative with frosting! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease yourbundt pan with cooking spray and dust withflour. Gently tap to remove any excess flour.In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugarfor roughly 8 to 10 minutes, until light andfluffy.Add the eggs. Continue creaming.Fold your flour into your wet mixture untilevenly incorporated.Pour your batter into a greased bundt pan andbake for 45 minutes until golden brown and acake tester comes out clean.Let it cool for 30 minutes before removing itfrom the pan.Garnish with powdered sugar and have a sliceof this fluffy 4-Ingredient Pound Cake! According to author Amishaa Gupta, the history of pound cake extends to communitiesaround the world because it uses common ingredients and the recipe allows for flexibilityin portion size and sweetness: “Pound cake is quite well known in France and is called'quarte-quarts', or 'four quarters', a quarter referring to a pound. The Caribbean part of theworld that speaks French adds Rum to the cake for Christmas Eve along with mashedbananas. The Venezuelan and Colombian version of the Pound cake is called ponquewhich is a Spanish phonetic approximation of the term. It is essentially a wine-drenchedcake with cream/sugar coating. The Mexican version is called panque and it follows thetraditional recipe - a pound each of butter, flour, sugar, and eggs.”For more recipes, go to the cookbook shown below (left): Pound cake is proof thatsomething old can be new again. From heirloom recipes to current variations, theUltimate Pound Cakes: Classic Recipe Collection of over 85 recipes will give you atreasure trove to choose from for years to come. IN GR ED IE NT S2 cups all-purpose flour sifted,plus more for dusting5 eggs at room temperature1⅔ cups granulated sugar1 cup unsalted butter at roomtemperature2 tbsp powdered sugarCake:For Garnish: Preparation: 15 mins Cooking: 45 mins Total:1 hr 30 mins Serves: 8 DI RE CT IO NSCalories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g |Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g |Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mgRecipes.netNUT R I T I O N F A C T SSource: UnsplashedSource: Amazon

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Here's whatwe're watchingSource: StereogumShows and movies we've been streaming all month longA Man Named ScottDirected by Robert AlexanderA Man Named Scott is a documentary following ScottMescudi a.k.a Kid Cudi's musical career. If you don'tknow who Kid Cudi is, he is a rapper, singer, songwriterwho's known for tracks like "Day 'N' Nite," "Pursuit ofHappiness," and many others. The documentary shows alot of never before seen backstage footage and talksabout his mental health journey which is really importantfor him and his fans. A lot of Kid Cudi's music iscentered around mental illness and his battle with hisown which is why a lot of people, like myself, can relateto his music. He's an inspiration to many and brings somany people together with his music. Overall, thedocumentary is amazing and it's cool to see the behindthe scenes stuff of concerts and the music industry.Highly recommend if you're into documentaries!-Gabriela RamirezEternalsDirected by Chloe ZhaoI am an avid watcher of all of the Marvel movies,so I was very excited to watch Eternals when itcame out! I wasn't sure what to expect at first, sinceit introduces many new and unfamiliar charactersand concepts. However, I think the cinematographyis beautiful, there is a great balance of action andhumor, and the lore surrounding the beings andtheir role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is veryintriguing. I look forward to seeing how they willparticipate in the films to come!-Rebecca Wehner Source: Marvel Studios(Continued on next page)

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Recently I have been watching the Twilight Saga. I thinkeveryone is familiar with Twilight and the cringe-like acting butI am not ashamed to admit it is one of my guilty pleasures. It isabout a teenage girl who ends up falling in love with a vampire.The odds are against this couple throughout every film but thereis not anything that can get in between this impractical lovestory. The two go from staring at each other from across theroom (staring is a common theme within these films) to neverbeing able to separate. Although it is not a masterpiece, it isalways a good watch.-Charlize Hernandez Source: Stephanie MeyerTwilightDirected by Catherine HardwikeOpheliaDirected by Claire McCarthy I recently saw the 2018 movie Ophelia. It’s been on mywatch list for a long time and I finally took the plunge (nopun intended). I’m glad I did. It was a remake ofShakespeare’s Hamlet, told from Ophelia’s point of view. Iwas intrigued by the vibrant outfits and the stunningcountry-like location. There was a scene in particular whereOphelia was on the ramparts, and the sheer number of starsblinking in the sky made me nostalgic for a night sky I’venever known. It had its fair share of gore, so bear that inmind. But even if you’re not a fan of Shakespeare, I’dsuggest you give it a try, for the atmosphere alone. -JuliaDeRidderSource: FlixWatch

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Lives lost and lawsuits filed afterTravis Scott's Astroworld showby Rebecca WehnerOn November 5, the Astroworld Music Festival inHouston, Texas left ten dead and hundreds injuredafter a catastrophically large turnout came to watchrapper Travis Scott perform. This concert was part of atwo-day festival in the city, and it was reported thatthere were at least 50,000 people in attendance whenthe Houston Fire Department arrived at the scene. Thishas left many questions as to whether security wasadequately enforced at the event, and whether Scottwas sympathetic to the casualties at his performance.The event, recounted by many witnesses and concertattendees, involved a surge of individuals rushingthrough the gates, trampling many in the commotion.Fights broke out on the ground over food,merchandise, and the urge to get close to the stage.Videos taken showed the rapper’s managers andsecurity dismissing those who cried and begged theconcert to end, and Travis Scott himself saying that he“heard some rages” and asked if everyone wanted to“rage” with him; he told the audience to raise theirmiddle fingers up if they were okay, and then resumedthe concert. With an ambulance amidst the crowd, andaudience members being taken away, the concertcontinued for another half hour throughout the chaos.Source: CanvaDespite the cataclysmic results, authorities noted thatthere was a vast number of security resources at theconcert that did not stop these issues from occurring.There were over 500 police officers standing guard at thefestival, as well as 505 security staff members hiredspecifically for this type of event. The victims thatpassed after being severely injured at the concertincluded nine-year-old Ezra Blount, who was put into amedically induced coma after being trampled at the eventand died on November 15. Although Travis put out apublic apology for what transpired at his event, many arenot satisfied with his response and recounted otherevents in which he encouraged chaos to occur at theevent; in Lollapalooza in 2015, an audience memberstated that they became paralyzed after a rampage duringScott’s performance. Dozens of lawsuits are being filed against Travis Scottand Live Nation Entertainment following the Astroworldcrisis, including one massive lawsuit seeking over $750million for over 125 victims of the festival. While it isunclear how much responsibility Scott is willing to takeat this time, it is evident that this has been an issue in thepast and that many will continue to seek justice for thedamage that has been done.

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Kenosha shooter declared innocent by jury On November 19, 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse wasacquitted of all charges in court following the events inKenosha, Wisconsin in 2020 when Rittenhouse killed twomen in supposed self-defense. The results of his trial hasonce again ignited the debate of gun control on both sides, and has left some people unsure of how protected American citizens are from gun violence. Kyle Rittenhouse was in Kenosha on August 25, 2020,with an AR-15 style rifle that was purchased for him byone of his friends; he was 17 years old at the time. He,along with several other armed men, was said to havebeen protecting local businesses from being vandalized byprotestors who were speaking out against the death ofJacob Blake, a Black man who had recently died at thehands of a white police officer. When a Kenosha resident,Joseph Rosenbaum, followed him into a parking lot, theyhad physical altercations; Rittenhouse shot the man fourtimes at close range, killing him. After his first round offire, he was followed by an angry group of passersby.Protestors fought him and tried to take his gun, butRittenhouse fired his gun multiple more times, killing asecond man and injuring another. All three of the victimswere white. by Rebecca WehnerSource: CanvaRittenhouse was charged with two counts of homicide, onecount of attempted homicide, two counts of recklessendangerment, one count of unlawful possession of afirearm, and one count of curfew violation. The trial lastedfrom November 1-19. Rittenhouse pleaded not guilty onaccount of an act of self-defense, and the unanimous juryagreed with his claim. All charges against him weredropped. Upon the verdict being called out, the 18-year-oldleaned forward crying and hugged one of his lawyers. An outcry of rage and distress has poured out in the newsand on social media from pro-gun control individuals whohad wanted Rittenhouse to be held accountable for thepeople he had killed. President Biden has spoken out aboutthe trial since it has concluded, saying that although heresonated with the anger felt by many Americans at thistime, he has to let the judicial system run its course andmust respect their choices. Former president Donald Trumpalso issued a statement congratulating Rittenhouse on beingfound innocent, saying it was clear that it was an act of self-defense like any other. This debate regarding the right tobear arms will surely continue and fluctuate, but one musthope that more lives will not be lost for significant systemicchange to occur.

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Gender inequality extending to the field of researchFemale researchers complain about havingreceived fewer funds for research as comparedto their male counterparts. Data revealed thatwomen received $50,000 fewer funds from theNational Health and Medical Research Councilthan male researchers (Mitchell, 2021).Moreover, statistics in the U.S show thatwomen conducting research at basic levels endup getting just 2.3% of capital as initial funds(Marchant, 2021).This disparity can also be reflected by theunderrepresentation of women in STEM fields.Despite various attempts of reducing thegender gap in the field of science andtechnology just 33% of women practiced asresearchers in 2018 (Marchant, 2021).Women researchers also faced drasticimpacts of the COVID-19 pandemicrestrictions in comparison to male researcherswith a 5% decrease in total research time(Marchant, 2021).Even though global organizations likeUNESCO have started to promote equalrepresentation of women in fields of STEMand research, there are larger obstructions inthe path towards complete gender equalitythat need immediate attention and response Marchant, N. (2021). The gender gap in science and Technology, innumbers. World Economic Forum. Retrieved December 6, 2021, fromhttps://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/science-technology-gender-gap/. Mitchell, N. (2021, December 5). Women scientists are being forced out ofresearch by 'fundamentally flawed' funding system. ABC News. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-05/medical-research-funding-gender-bias-pushing-women-out/100669586. By: Zanab Rizwan Source: Canva

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Fast fashion and all its flaws What is fast fashion and why does it need to slow down?In today’s world of rapidly changing fashion, we areseeing more “fast fashion” brands jumping ontoevery trend. But what exactly is “fast fashion?” It isdefined as clothing designs being rapidlymanufactured shortly after being on the catwalk orseen on a celebrity on social media. The goal is to getnew styles out on the market so stores can takeadvantage of new trends and shoppers can snag themat affordable prices. Though, with fast fashion,comes a truckload of problems.The pressure to keep up with trends and producemany styles as fast as possible, all the while reducingcosts, means fast fashion brands are using cheaptextiles and cheap, toxic dyes that negatively affectour environment. Since the clothing is made withcheap material, the clothing wears down after a fewwears, and the items are then discarded, ending up inheaps of piles on beaches and deserts in othercountries. Not only does the over-consumption ofcheap clothing contribute to the growth of textilewaste, but it is also adding to the environmental issueof pollution. Most fast fashion pieces are made usingpolyester, which is made from fossil fuel. Whenpolyester is washed, it sheds microfibers, which addto the amount of plastic in the ocean. As if the environmental impact wasn’t big enough, theimpact fast fashion has on human rights is evengreater. With the need to produce cheap clothing, fastfashion brands use underpaid labor overseas. Theworkers in these factories work under poor conditionsand often are underage and/or abused physically andsexually. In 2020, the online fast fashion brand, Shein, wentunder fire for using child labor for making theirgarments. The brand denies these allegations but itdoes not take away from the fact that they release 500styles daily to their website, which contributes to the"just toss it" mentality that comes with fast fashion. It's easy to think about overseas brands or onlineretailers when you hear fast fashion but many popularstores are big contributors to the issue. Brands likeForever 21, H&M, Zara, and Urban Outfitters are big-name brands that use fast fashion to stay on top offashion trends. A good rule of thumb to remember is ifthe brand is releasing new styles every day or week, it'sa fast-fashion brand. The best thing to do is try to avoidshopping from these brands and shop from sustainableand ethical brands or go second-hand shopping. By: Gabriela RamirezSource: Canva

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Human trials begin forAlzheimer's Disease vaccineBy Gabriela RamirezCould this nasal vaccine be a potentialcure for the debilitating disease?On November 16, Brigham and Women's Hospitalannounced human trials for a nasal vaccine intended toprevent and slow Alzheimer's disease will begin at thehospital. This first clinical trial will be conducted on asmall group of 16 participants, all within the age of 60and 85. These participants all have early symptomaticAlzheimer's but are overall healthy people. In the pressrelease released by the hospital, they stated the vaccinewill be given in two doses one week apart from oneanother. The vaccine uses Protollin, which is asubstance that activates the white blood cells in thelymph nodes located on the sides and back of the neckand makes its way to the brain to make clearance forthe beta-amyloid plaques that are associated withAlzheimer's.This research and clinical trial is a huge milestone infinding a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Over the years,medical researchers have been working to develop newmedications to slow or treat Alzheimer's but none haveworked out the way the researchers had intended in thelong run. This clinical trial could potentially lead us onthe right path to getting treatment that works. The trialis only in its first phase meaning it's only meant tomeasure the safety and dosage of medication. So as ofnow, these trials are testing just how safe the vaccine isand the proper dosage to give for the vaccine to beeffective.

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As the semester comes to an end there is animmense amount of work to be done. Stressing outover finals and what to get your best friend forChristmas can seem like a lot when time passes usby so quickly. Feeling anxious around the holidaysis completely normal. There are many preparationsto make as well as being involved in school andheading to work every day. How do we manage tostay afloat? There is no right or wrong way. Making it throughthe holidays is either something others look forwardto or dread. Getting out of bed can be hard enoughdepending on what you’re going through. Addingthe bitterly cold mornings and finals creeping upcan make that even more difficult. The smallestaction such as sitting up in your bed wheneverything in your mind is yelling at you not to canbe hard for many of us. If you make it to classdespite everything going on, you should be proud ofyourself. And if you lost that battle one morning, thebeautiful thing about life is that there will be anotherone tomorrow. You can get up and try again.Whichever you decide to do, I am proud of you fortrying your best every day. Holiday BluesBy Charlize HernandezTime and a half for testingPermission to record audio of the classReduced distraction testing sitePriority registrationMental health has been touched upon by the NetworkNews multiple times. Sometimes, mental health can beimpacted by neurodivergence– such as Attention DeficitDisorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Whatever thecause, it can induce disruptions to your daily life. TheAccessibilities Services here at Bay Path can help youminimize the effects the disruptions create in yourschoolwork.Some of the possible accommodations include:If you think you have a medical condition and wouldbenefit from accommodations, please reach out toaccessibility@baypath.edu for next steps. PSA: AccessibilityServicesBy Julia DeRidder

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