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N E T W O R K N E W S I S B A Y P A T H U N I V E R S I T Y ' S S T U D E N T M A G A Z I N E . I T I S P U B L I S H E D O N L I N E B Y T H E B A Y P A T H U N I V E R S I T Y S T U D E N T N E W S R O O M . F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 2Network NewsMaya Angelou - cover art by Cora Swan

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Rebecca Wehner '24Current Events/Social JusticeColumnistCora Swan '23Digital Artist and Art DirectorLiz Hall '22Editorstudentnewsroom@baypath.edu Newsroom Contributors:spring 2022 Network News TeamJulia DeRidder '23Associate Editorjderidder@baypath.eduBAYPATHUNIVERSITYSTUDENTNEWSROOMSpring2022Zanab Rizwan '24Social Justice Columnist Charlize Hernandez '23 Creative Writer Dia Arias '23 Womxn First SeriesEditor/Columnistdalmontearias@baypath.eduSawyer Harris '22Marissa Gallant '23Virgil Lybarger '25Andros Fleury '25Sheila Reveron (TAWC)Contact us: studentnewsroom@baypath.eduSamantha Robinson '25Local Events Columnist

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When I was in high school I was a memberof my school’s color guard. For anyone whodoesn’t know what that is, it’s the people inthe marching band who dance and twirlflags, sabres, wooden rifles, etc. My schoolin particular had one of the best musicprograms and we were able to get a lot ofcool opportunities about what competitionswe were in and how well we did. In my firstyear in color guard, my instructor was inanother guard that competed at a muchhigher world class level. That year’s themefor her guard was called: The Dash. Their music choice was Ludovico Einaudi’sExperience, which to this day is my all-time favoriteclassical piece. If you frequent Tiktok, you might haveheard of it. If you’re reading this and thinking: “Liz, what does running at a quickerthan normal pace have to do with Black History Month, Bay Path’s125th Anniversary, and other things mentioned in the rest of this issue?” Well, I am a firm believer that you could interpret anything to anythingand give it meaning, but I’m not actually talking about that kind of dash.I’m talking about this one “-”The dash line. The small little line that seems so simple, it doesn’teven have its own button on the keyboard, but this underratedpunctuation mark actually holds way more meaning than you wouldhave originally thought. Because the dash is what we use to connectyour date of birth to your date of death. It represents your entire life;everything you saw, felt, shared, and accomplished all narrowed downto a line. Intense. I know. But it’s true. When the timer runs out we become aline connecting two dates, and we leave behind everything we did inthat space. There have been so many incredible people who lived theirdashes to the fullest. Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Virginia Woolf,Maya Angelou, and so many others. How will you live your Dash?Liz spinning flag (above) and sabre (below)

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Legacies and Black HistoryMonthBay Path's historical publicationsWomxn FirstWhat's Happening on CampusHere's What We're WatchingSocial Justice SectionHealth and WellnessCreative Spotlight

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Contact anyone in the news team or email:Contact anyone in the news team or email:Studentnewsroom@baypath.eduStudentnewsroom@baypath.edu Get Involved Now!Enter event/club flyers, issues you want to see in oursocial justice section, visual/written art, orcontribute your alumni voices to our future issues. We want to hear your voice!We are now accepting submissions for the next issue of our online magazine, Network News, by February 24, 2022!Calling all TAWC (The American Women's College), Undergrad, and Graduate students!This is your time to raise your voices!

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In 2007, Bay Path College President Leary welcomed poet, author, and civil-rights activist Maya Angelou tothe Women’s Leadership Conference. Source: Bay Path Cover art by Cora Swan. Reflecting on a legacyOn April 1, 2022, Bay Path University's Women’s Leadership Conferencewill celebrate 25 years of networking, learning, professional development,great conversation, and fun. The photo above shows former Bay PathPresident Carol Leary welcoming Maya Angelou. The Republican Newspaper covered the event.Please see some quotes from the story: "The conference theme that year was Resilience... Her address wasvintage Angelou, inspirational and poetic to the point of music. ThePulitzer Prize and Grammy winner began her talk by singing a 19th-century folk song: 'When it looked like the sun wouldn't shine anymore,God put a rainbow in the clouds.""An African-American poet said God put rainbows in the clouds, not justthe sky. The rain can persist so insistently and the clouds can lower andpeople not see the light. With a rainbow in the clouds, there is a possibilityof seeing hope,' she then told the audience of more than 1,000 at theMassMutual Center. 'You are the rainbow."

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1954-55Touring cast member of Porgy and Bess throughout Europe1957Recorded her first album, Miss Calypso1960Helped organize Cabaret for Freedom, which raised funds for Southern ChristianLeadership Conference1961Moved to Cairo and worked at the Arab Observer1962-65Moved to Ghana, and worked as an administrator at the University of Ghana, while alsofreelance writing1968I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, her first memoir, is published to international acclaim Created the 10 episode series Blacks, Blues, Black!1972Wrote the screenplay for Georgia, Georgia1973Nominated for Tony Award for Look Away1974Gather Together in My Name, her second memoir, is published1976Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas, her third memoir, is published1981Presented with lifetime Reynolds Professorship of American Studies at Wake Forest University The Heart of a Woman, her fourth memoir, is published1986All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes, her fifth memoir, is published1993Recited On the pulse of the morning at Clinton's inaugural addressA Song Flew up to Heaven, her sixth memoir, is published2002Mom & Me & Mom, her final memoir, is published2013Significant years in Maya Angelou's professional lifeby Julia DeRidder

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The Black women and men whochanged the worldby Rebecca WehnerIn honor of Black History Month, it is essential to remember all of the influential African Americans whochanged the scope of our lives through their leadership, bravery, and compassion. While the ReverendMartin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks are acclaimed for their accomplishments, many others don't get therecognition they deserve quite as often. Advancements in government, culture, sports, and human rightsadvocacy would be nowhere without the Black community, and that deserves to be celebrated all year round.Shirley Chisholm: the first Black woman to be electedto Congress, and the first woman to run for president asa Democrat. Her powerful slogan, "Unbought andUnbossed", still holds weight today.Jesse Owens: a track and field athlete who set a world record atthe 1936 Olympics, a feat that went unrivaled for 25 years. Hewon four gold medals that year and was awarded the PresidentialMedal of Freedom in 1976.Bessie Coleman: The firstlicensed African Americanpilot in the world, havinggone to flight school in 1919.Coleman unfortunately wasnot recognized with this titleuntil after her death, but shepaved the way for otherpilots of color such as theTuskegee airmen.Gordon Parks: The first AfricanAmerican to be a staff member for LIFEmagazine, later going on to produceincredible photography for Vogue. Hewas also the first black director of a majorfilm, Shaft. He found that the camera is aformidable weapon against bigotry.Source: FllickrSource: NYPLSource: WikiSource: Flickr

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"The Voices ofResilience Exhibit thatI curated brought theuntold and less-knownstories of many Blackwomen, including mygrandmother (shownleft, standing). Iencourage you toembrace the voices ofresilience in yourfamilies andcommunities. Theirvoices must be heard."-Janine FondonPhoto credits - Voicesof Resilience Exhibit

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Please see a panel froman exhibit, "TheIntersection" that wasdisplayed at the HatchLibrary. Don't miss theentry on RosemaryJackson who was a 1961graduate of Bay Path. Sources: Exhibit, TheIntersection.

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A special thanks to the Library Archives at the SpringfieldMuseums for information presented in this section. Also, specialthanks to Hatch Library.Bay Path is celebrating 125 years of education, community,progress, and change. In a publication that celebrated Bay Path'scentennial (1897-1997), the opening section defined Bay Path'sbeginnings: "Bay Path's founding in 1897 was an act of courageand confidence, and once precisely appropriate to its time andplace. America had been engaged in an almost explosive periodof economic growth and development since the end of the CivilWar in 1865. The growing complexity and volume of businesstransactions created a demand for faster and more reliablemethods of business communication and record-keeping. Thedemand encouraged many creative thinkers and tinkerers tobring forward a wave of successive improvements in shorthand,typing, calculating, bookkeeping, and accounting."Founded in 1897 as the Bay Path Institute, Bay Path’s firstlocation was at the corner of Springfield's State and DwightStreets in the YMCA building. The Institute's growth prompteda move in 1920 to a new site located at 100 Chestnut Street inSpringfield, MA. Bay Path and its publicationsA brief look at Bay Path's beginnings and the publications that predated the Network News Downtown Springfield, where Bay Path was once located. Source: Bay Pathby Newsroom - Edited by Julia DeRidder

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At the Chestnut Street site, students would create a schoolnewspaper called the "The Signboard" -- first published in 1926(with copies at the Springfield Museums Archives).

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Communication wasalways a priority The publications and school catalogues placed anemphasis on character, personal conduct, and manners. An editorial from The Signboard's October 1929 editionas noted in the Centennial publication references theschool's values by encouraging students to develop astrength of character. In the spirit of reimagining traditions for each Bay Pathclass, former Bay Path President Carr stated in anOctober 1949 yearbook, "Your actions, your thoughts,your services create tradition and within this spirit youleave behind you for those student who follow a greaterunderstanding of human values.""A legacy of reimagining"Communication at Bay Path was a priority withmany publications, news journals, brochures andcatalogs over time. According to the Centennial publication: "In 1951,the College operated a news bureau, which provided"The Daily News" with full town coverage. Duringthe same period, The Hourglass was published bystudents and distributed to the student body."One of Bay Path Institute's Founders in 1897-- Joseph Bates -- wasone of Good Housekeeping Magazine's first advertising managerswhen it was produced in Springfield. Good Housekeeping magazinewas founded in Holyoke, MA on May 2, 1885 by Clark W. Bryan andwas later acquired by the Hearst Corporation.

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What is your purpose and how can you make it areality? Bay Path alum, Ruby Maddox, class of 2013,who graduated from Bay Path University's Master ofScience in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropyprogram, will be walking us through just how tofigure that out on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5:30-7:00 pm. Bay Path University’s Women EmpoweredAs Learners and Leaders (WELL) Program issponsoring the Spring 2022’s Thumbprint Workshopfeaturing Ruby. Ruby is a purpose coach, a co-founder of two nonprofits, and a TEDx speaker with15 years of experience within her field of nonprofitmanagement and philanthropy.The Thumbprint Workshop “Reimagining YourPurpose: From Aspiration to Action” will help allparticipants cultivate their own dreams and purpose,by establishing how to clarify their vision, execute ontheir goals, develop a purpose-driven plan, recoverfrom setbacks, and above all, "Reimagine theirPurpose." This interactive and virtual workshop isopen to all Bay Path University students as well asthe public! Everyone is encouraged to attend thisThumbprint Workshop to support the Bay Pathcommunity and gain valuable skills that can beapplied in so many different ways. Bay PathUniversity President, Sandra Doran, will open theevent, and Bay Path senior, Occupational Therapymajor, and WELL Peer Mentor, Sawyer Harris, willserve as the event student moderator. Hope to see youthere, as you do not want to miss this!What will this Thumbprint be about?provided by Saywer Harris and Ruby MaddoxVideo Transcript:Hey everyone, this is Ruby Maddox from Direct YourPurpose, and I am honored to tell you that I am thisyear’s Thumbprint lecturer for Bay Path University. Thetitle of my talk is Reimagine Your Purpose: fromAspiration to Action. The event will take place on March2nd, at 5:30 PM eastern standard time, and it’s virtual soyou can pretty much join from anywhere in the world. Ihope to see you there!

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Sheila Reveron, a Bay Path student from The AmericanWomen's College, has been chosen as one of theHonorees for The 100 Women of Color Gala &Awards for 2022. The event will be held on Friday,June 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Simsbury MeadowsPerforming Arts Center located at 22 Iron HorseBoulevard, Simsbury, CT. Bay Path student chosen as an honoreefor Women of Color Gala and AwardsThe 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards Ceremonywill celebrate the contributions of Women of Color inbusiness, education, entrepreneurship, entertainment,athletics, government, public service and the impact theyhave made on the lives of people throughout the State ofConnecticut, Western Massachusetts and Rhode Islandcommunities. Source: Sheila Reveronby Sheila Reveron and Julia DeRidderCongratulations to Sheila Reveron!

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The Office of Multicultural Affairs sponsorsstudent organizations to unite our campus andcommunity. It is an important time forstudents to stand together and be activeparticipants in making a more inclusiveenvironment where all voices can be heard inthe movement for positive change. Please seea few of the active clubs on campus -- manyof them have been around for several yearsand others are relatively new.Black History Month: CelebratingBlack Joy, Health, and WellnessFebruary 15Internal Community Lunch and Art/Video Gallery February 17 | 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Virtual Health & Wellness through Gardening,Special Guest Ashlie Thomas, Scientific researchmanager at UNC, Chapel Hill, affectionatelyknown as "The Mocha Gardner" Join us for aconversation with author, biologist, and foodsecurity advocate Ashlie Thomas of The MochaGardener who will share her personal story ofovercoming challenges and finding her passionwhile connecting science and gardening.RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! February 23BHM Celebration Panel February 25 | 8 pm | Mills Theatre, Carr HallBSU Poetry Jam & BPU Step Team PerformanceRegistration information coming soon ALANA (African American - Latinx -Asian - Native American - Allies) wecelebrate every race, ethnicity, nationality andspiritual background. We promote diversity,individual development, and respect as wework to build a more compassionate andaware campus community.Black Student Union Members arecommitted to serving, advocating andrepresenting the students of color on campusand are comfortable with addressing issuesthat affect our campus community and nationas a whole.Diverse Step SistersStomps! Claps! Cheers! A Bay Pathorganization that helps to raise the roof withhigh energy routines at school events.Women of CultureThe mission is to promote education for all, tostrive for global understanding, and cultivatean appreciation and respect for differencesamong the world's citizens.

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WOMXN FIRST*by Dia Arias Page Art by Dia Arias*The term "womxn" is intended to beintersectional, to encompass not just womenbut also nonbinary and genderqueerindividuals. We acknowledge that there aremultiple genders here at Bay Path, despitebeing labelled a "women's" college. We alsoacknowledge the drawbacks of this term. Ifyou have a term you think would be moreappropriate to use, please email us at eitherdalmontearias@baypath.edu orstudentnewsroom@baypath.edu. Shining a spotlight on Womxn appreciationresilience and joy

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By Dia AriasThe Office of Multicultural Affairs serves as a culturalresource for students, faculty, and staff. They providedirection and services for current and prospective studentsfrom underrepresented populations. Through creative andinnovative programs, the office enhances culturalknowledge and produces a deeper appreciation fordiversity and inclusion throughout the campus community.In addition, they offer diversity education programs thatfoster inclusive learning environments for all students.Students are encouraged to discover their unique identitiesas they develop their own mechanisms of support andendeavor to deepen their knowledge and appreciation ofthemselves and others. There are 5 clubs supported by the office of multiculturalaffairs for students with different backgrounds to findcommunity, develop as leaders, and follow their interests!These clubs include ALANA, Black Student Union,Women of Culture, the Step Team, and Diverse Voices.Meet Elizabeth Cardona!Elizabeth Cardona is the Executive Director ofMulticultural Affairs & International Student Life;Assistant to the Provost for Diversity & Inclusion. Theoffice of multicultural affairs would simply not be whatit is today without her. She is one of the staff memberswho truly prioritizes the needs of diverse students. Sheadvocates for students and works closely with theadministration to ensure that students from differentbackgrounds have all of the resources they need tosucceed. If you are interested in becoming more involved in any of the clubs underthe Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs email Elizabeth Cardona at ecardona@baypath.eduAdvocate. Empower.Affirm. Introducing the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs

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Source: Delmarina LópezSource: Bay PathWomen of CultureMeet The PresidentMy name is Mouna Alrahani and I am thePresident of The Women of Culture Club. TheWOC Club has allowed Bay Path to contributeto multiple events and fundraisers, such asCultural Extravaganza, which gives students anexperience to forever remember. I decided tojoin because not only is the WOC known for itsbrilliant and festive ideas, but it is also knownfor the amazing women both on and off-campusfrom beautiful cultures all around the world.WOC is about being able to showcase thehistory behind many traditions and talentshidden around campus. For the future in ourclub, I hope to see more interest from thewomen of Bay Path in joining our veryaccepting and cheerful community. For thefuture of our campus, I hope to see morestudents engage in these exciting and enjoyablefundraisers we plan to start back up soon. The mission is to promote education for all, tostrive for global understanding, and cultivate anappreciation and respect for differences among theworld's citizens. Traditionally Women of Cultureput on events that raise awareness on campus ofstudents with beautifully diverse backgrounds.They put on events like the Cultural Extravaganzaand lantern making for Lunar New Years that raiseawareness about ethnic holidays that are not in ourmainstream media.If you are interested in becoming more involved in Women of Culture email Mouna at malrahani2101@baypath.eduSource: Bay Path

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Source: Delmarina LópezSource:Bay PathSource:Bay PathHi, my name is Khyarah Gastón-Feliciano.Voices is a peer dialogue series to encourageconversations highlighting trending topicswithin diversity, equity and inclusionspectrums. It is a collaborative work betweenthe student leaders and the Office ofMulticultural Affairs and Student Life. Ourmission is to encourage students to be active incurrent social issues and to speak up aboutthings that we are passionate about. As part ofthe organization, we are referred to asfacilitators, because our job is to help studentsfacilitate these conversations and make them assmooth as possible, creating a safe space foreveryone to feel comfortable to share and haveopen conversations. I joined because I had a lot to say, and wanted totalk about things that I felt were not talked abouton campus. I wanted to be part of a space whereany student could come and create a roundtableconversation about any topic that they werepassionate about and want to share with our BPUcommunity. Voices mean a lot to me. As one of the"founders", I know how much work we have putinto creating it. It is a space where I feel safe, andI can be myself unapologetically. In the future, I hope to see Voices as a space andtool for all of our students to come and create thechange that they want to see, talk about everythingthey are passionate about, and advocate forthemselves and others. By this, our campus wouldbe a much more inclusive and tighter community. The Diverse Voices Club is always happy to partner with other clubs forevents geared around raising awareness about important issues. If youhave a suggestion for a conversation you would like to happen on campusor are interested in joining please email Khyarah at kgastonfeliciano@baypath.eduDiverse VoicesMeet The President

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Source: Delmarina LópezRowanne MustafaVice PresidentAjanay HillSecretary Janell SmithPresidentBlack Student UnionMembers are committed to serving, advocating, andrepresenting the students of color on campus and arecomfortable with addressing issues that affect ourcampus community and nation as a whole. They host events that bring up awareness to issues in ourBlack and African American communities, celebrateculture, and uplift and support one another. What oncestarted as a small club has blossomed and grown into alarge group of strong and united women. Throughout theyear they collaborate with other clubs to host events thathelp elevate and educate our campus. At the moment they are fundraising to help lower thecost for a trip to Washington D.C., which they areplanning on taking in March. If you are interested in becoming more involved in theBlack Student Union email Janel Smith, the President, at jansmith@baypath.eduMeet the PresidentI decided to step into the role of President for the BlackStudent Union during the summer of 2020, a time whereour nation was divided, racial tensions were high, andBay Path was doing what I think was an attempt to besupportive to the students of color, while simultaneouslyfalling short in several areas. At the time, I foundcomfort and solitude in both Elizabeth Cardona andRamona East, having regular conversations with themon the frustrations that not only myself but others werefeeling as well. With the reinstallment of the BlackStudent Union, it had originally served as a safe spacefor students to voice their concerns and to discuss howthe current events of the nation were affecting them. Aswe've grown as a club over the past year, we haveevolved into a community that has become a space forcelebrating joy and warm moments not only within theclub but the campus community as well. And I amlooking forward to seeing what we are able toaccomplish for the remainder of my time here at BayPath within the next year.Meet The Eboard

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Hi, my name is Asli Hassan and I am a Co-President alongside Shakira Sosa. Our E-board consists of Amaya Jones, our VicePresident; Frances Banks, Social MediaCoordinator; Dia Arias, our Treasurer.I would like the club to provide a safeenvironment that fosters social, cultural, andrecreational activities.The club has started on the 19 of Januarybut the official practice started on the 24 ofJanuary. We meet on Mondays andWednesdays from 6:30-8:30 in the dancestudio. Two days a week would allowparticipants to memorize steps and actuallyget to know each other and get a feel of theclub and team.Our first performance will be at the SoulPoetry Jam! We hope to see you there!Shakira SosaCo-PresidentAmaya JonesVice PresidentEssence Step TeamMeet The Co-President Frances BanksSocial Media CoordinatorDia AriasTreasurerIf you are interested in becoming more involved in Essence Step Team email Asli at ahassan2001@baypath.edu or Shakira at ssosa@baypath.eduMeet The Eboard

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Shakira SosaTressurerAmaya JonesCo-Social Media CoordinaterAsli HassanVice PresidentHi, my name is Diane Almonte Arias and I amthe President of ALANA. I'm a junior here atBay Path, majoring in Communications andminoring in Sociology. The ALANA club is asafe space for students from differentbackgrounds. Although ALANA stands forAfrican American, Native American, AsianAmerican, Latin American Allies, we do notlimit our members to being from only thosebackgrounds. It is extremely important to meto ensure that all events are student interest-based and that we are creating spaces oncampus for students to learn, relax, and feelcomfortable being themselves. We meet every Thursday at 4 pm at the Officeof Multi-Cultural Affairs! We have a bunch ofevents planned for Black History Month!Hope to see you there! A.L.A.N.A Meet The President Frances BanksCo-Social Media CoordinatorIf you are interested in joiningALANAemail Dia at dalmontearias@nbaypath.eduMeet The Eboard!African American, Latin American, Asian American, Native American AlliesAjanay HillSecretary

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Perspectives on the Town Hall MeetingStudent outcry over Eportfolio requirements and thehandling of COVID-19 led to a town hall meeting heldon January 26. The entire Bay Path community wasinvited to attend and bring their questions orcomplaints to be addressed by a group of facultymembers. About 60 people attended in all.The first two questions were about the handling ofCOVID-19. Faculty stated that they follow localguidelines and were satisfied with their choices becauseof the high vaccination levels– 95% of employees and90% of students are vaccinated.The fate of the ePorfolios, the digital portfolio stockedwith required essays from each semester that everyBay Path student needs to graduate, have been hotlycontested for over a year. Faculty announced that theyare switching to a different platform and re-examininghow to make it “student-centered.” Notably,ePortfolios are no longer a requirement for the class of2022, but other students should continue to work withWELL program advisors regarding their ePortfolios.Students have stated that there are many times theyhave been made to be unwelcome and facedmicroaggressions from faculty and students alike dueto being a person of color. Students wanted to knowwhat Bay Path is doing to change the lack of diversityin the faculty. Rowanne Mustafa reminded the facultyof inherent racial biases white people hold, and thedamage those biases can cause to students of color. President Doran responded that diversity, equity, andinclusion are fundamental to Bay Path’s values. Theschool is also reexamining the hiring process,including third partner companies. “We need to do abetter job,” she said, later stating that it “hurts my heartthat we are still having these conversations.” Faculty also responded that they are connecting with a speakerand workshopper who has previously come to campus to workon DEI. President Doran stated that all members of Bay Pathwill be trained, including the students, in spottingmicroaggressions and how to have such conversations.Dia Arias asked, "How is the University educating students ofcolor in advocating for themselves in situations where they feeldiscriminated against in a professional and on a personal level?"Students of color were encouraged to reach out to the careerservices who would be willing to mentor them in how to succeedin discriminatory workplace environments. In response to questions revolving around Bay Path's failure torespect and reinforce an individual’s gender identity, the facultystated that a technological system is being created that will letstudents remove their deadnames from rosters and otherdocuments and put in their pronouns. The non-inclusive Womenas Empowered Learners and Leaders program name was alsobrought up. Faculty said it was not previously on their radar butnow will be. Gender-neutral bathrooms are also purportedly inthe works, having been put on hold since the COVID-19pandemic.Samantha Robinson asked what Bay Path is doing to supportstudents with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.Dean Anne suggested creating a club.The inaccessibility of campus for non-able-bodied people wasalso mentioned. Faculty responded that they are compliant withaccessibility codes. They acknowledged that the dorms are notas accessible, but that it is a continuous process also contingentupon capital.Many students agreed that although the responses given spoke mainly on having more conversations about the issues athand, this response left many students dissatisfied and doubtful of change. Students want to see actual changesimplemented to improve the university and to show that the student voice does really matter and is valued by theadministration. -Dia Ariasby Julia DeRidderA standalone request of extending library hours was met withrelieved laughter from the faculty. President Doran stated thatthere should be more town halls and how important it is to havethese conversations. Julia Dudek, Student Body President,reminded the audience that campus-wide meetings are heldevery month and to bring questions and conversations there, aswell.

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And more!The Winter CarnivalIn Good Conscience:Friends of HatchDay of Service

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Julia DeRidder:How much could there possibly be to do on a freezingwinter’s day at the beginning of a semester?Apparently, enough to keep the lower level of BlakeHall swarming with students, and enough photos tospawn an entire scrapbook.Along with warm food and arts and crafts, the carnivalhosted a Winter Wellness chat in the Commuter'sLounge to discuss ways to combat seasonaldepression. Vitamin D and laughing yoga were amongthe solutions provided. More on the purported benefitsof Vitamin D and its implementation can be found inthe Health and Wellness section of this edition.Chills and thrills at the Winter CarnivalSamantha Robinson:On Wednesday, January 26, Bay Path had a festiveWinter Carnival located all around the Blake StudentCommons from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The WinterCarnival included a horse-drawn wagon ride aroundcampus, an ice sculpture, a mini ZentangleWorkshop, a tour of the Fitness center, board games,and food. This was a way for students to cometogether and have some much-needed fun in stressfultimes. Attendees in the horse-drawn carriage. Source: Julia DeRidderRoary and Elizabeth Cardona in front of the ice sculpture.Source: Samantha Robinson.Source: Samantha Robinson(Continued on next page)

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Baskets available to win. Source: Samantha RobinsonStudents could get ahead on their Valentine's Day cardsat the arts and crafts station. Source: Julia DeRidderSamantha Robinson, continued:You could also enter for a chance to winone of two prize buckets from thelibrary. Students got a chance to take abreak and have some fun which in timeslike this is needed because you are eitherreally stressed with homework or just ingeneral.Registration was required to attend andif you didn’t register with the email, youcould at the event. The most fun activitythat was at the Winter Carnival was thehorse-drawn wagon ride. It was a nicepeaceful wagon ride around campus,and you felt like a queen or even likeyou were in the olden days when therewere no cars to make a lot of noise anddisturb the peace. All in all, the WinterCarnival is something that Bay Pathshould host again.Roary and one of the horses. Source: Julia DeRidder(continued from previous page)

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Janice Berliner: author and genetic counselorby Julia DeRidder“I’m not the person who swore I’d always write abook,” Janice Berliner told attendees of the Friends ofHatch event, In Good Conscience: A Conversation withAuthor Janice Berliner. A genetic counselor for 32years, she had no intention of writing novels. Janicespent most of her career working with prenatal andpediatric patients, eventually moving into highereducation, where she currently is a faculty member atBay Path. It was only after reading one of JodiPiccoult's novels on vacation that the idea came intoher head.“It nagged at me,” she admitted. She decided to writea book about genetic disorders to show the impact andimportance of genetic testing and counseling, but alsoabout characters who are “very human, veryrelatable.” Brooke’s Promise received favorable reviews. Janiceenjoyed the process so much that she figured she’dwrite another one. Her next book, In Good Conscience,centers around a nurse who finds out that an actor has agenetic disorder by dishonest means. She then wrestleswith the ethics of letting his family know that they tooare at risk of having the disorder, even though sheherself wasn’t supposed to find out.Ethics in genetic counseling was discussed in detailduring the event. Janice had worked with patientsstruggling to decide whether they should find out ifthey have hereditary disorders such as Huntington’sDisease, and what to do after the diagnosis. Mentalhealth problems as a result of genetic testing were alsomentioned. To find out more about Janice Berlin and her books, visit herwebsite at: https://www.janiceberliner.com/In Good Conscience synopsis: In Good Conscience exposes boththe beauty and the ugly underbellyof sibling rivalry, relationships, loveand forgiveness. Following theacclaim of Brooke’s Promise, InGood Conscience once againchallenges the reader’s sense ofwhat is right, ethical, and just.Brooke's Promise synopsis:What starts out as a simple story of acouple struggling to conceive quicklyevolves into a multigenerational saga ofdevastating family secrets.The tension mounts as two mothers areforced to uncover truths that they don’twant to face and discover a past thatwill have life-altering consequences forthem and everyone they love.Janice Berliner. Source: Julia DeRidder2 and a half years after that passing thought, her debutnovel Brooke’s Promise was born. Janice went the self-publishing route because “trying to find a publisher islike trying to find a goldfish at the bottom of the ocean.”She also relishes having complete creative control overher work.Despite dealing with heavy subject matter, the eveningwas full of laughter, good conversation, and insights intoboth genetic counseling and novel writing.

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On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2 pm therewas a virtual training held for all studentleaders to feel comfortable dealing with 911emergencies and knowing when and how toseek help. The training was facilitated by BayPath's head of public safety, John Stankiewicz,and Public Safety Officer Dan Feliciano (bothof whom touched on resources regardingemergencies that are available to all students),and Lieutenant Carl Viera of the LongmeadowFire House (who provided his knowledge andexpertise regarding 911 phone calls and thingsto keep in mind related to college emergenciesin a COVID and virtual/remote world). Student leaders trained for emergenciesby Dinah Moore, Executive Director of WELL and Community Life and Title IX CoordinatorAll attendees were able to take advantage of thisopportunity to ask questions and seek informationregarding on and off-campus emergency situations. TheWELL Program (the program's sponsor) wanted tothank the student leaders who attended and our guestspeakers for providing this opportunity to our studentleaders.John Stankiewicz. Source: Julia DeRidderSource: Dinah MooreDan Feliciano. Source: Dinah Moore

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Day of Service The goal of the Springfield Rescue Mission since1892 is to meet the physical and spiritual needs ofthe hungry, homeless, addicted and poor byintroducing them to Christ and helping them applythe Word of God to every area of their lives. Wemeet the most critical needs of our vulnerableneighbors, including: safe shelter, hot meals, cleanclothing and a second chance to hundreds everyyear!- Springfield Rescue Mission's websiteThe table for the Springfield Rescue Mission. Source:Robyn RawonThe table for Christina's House. Source: Robyn RawonChristina's House is a ministry developed to meetthe needs of women and their children who arehomeless or at risk of homelessness in theSpringfield area. Our mission is to educate,embrace and encourage the families we serve.We know we cannot reach every mother andchild in need, but our hope is that by helping justone family, we will have an impact on countlessgenerations.- Christina's House websiteby Julia DeRidder(continued on next page)Source: Robyn RawsonOn Saturday, January 22, Bay Path University hosted aDay of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr'sbirthday. The community and surrounding area werecalled to action to bring supplies for Christina's House,Longmeadow Food Pantry, Links for Libraries, and theSpringfield Rescue Mission. Students and faculty drovethe collection boxes to their destinations. There wasalso a station to do Valentine's Day cards.

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Students and faculty posing in front of Christina's House table.Source: Robyn RawsonStudents gather around a table. Source: Robyn RawsonFern Mangan and Nola Boothe carrying boxes ofdonated goods. Source: Robyn Rawson(continued from previous page)Bay Path community members offeringtheir help. Source: Robyn Rawson

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Here's whatwe're watchingShows and movies we've been streaming all month longQueer Eyecreated by David CollinsI have been an avid Queer Eye fan since the seriesstarted in 2018, so I was eager to start watchingSeason 6. The stories of the heroes that the Fab Fivehelp every episode always bring a tear to my eye, andthis season was no different. There were manyunique projects occurring, such as putting on a promfor a group of seniors and building a barn for awoman running a farm! The love and care that eachof the guys put into helping the people featured onthe show is truly touching and inspiring. If you lovereality TV, LGBTQ representation, or makeovers, Ihighly recommend giving Queer Eye a watch!-Rebecca WehnerSource: NetflixTick, Tick...Boom!directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda,music by Jonathan LarsonSource: NetflixI thought this movie was a very good lookinto the outlook of an artist, and a very niceway to honor Jonathan Larson's life.Andrew Garfield did a great job playingJonathan. The music also slapped!-Virgil Lybarger(Continued on next page)

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Patriots Day directed by Peter Berg Patriots Day is based off the actual events that happen onApril 15, 2013 during the 117th running of the BostonMarathon when two homemade bombs changed the faceof Boston forever. This movie also shows the bravery ofthe BPD and Watertown PD in hunting down the twopeople responsible for bombing Boston and killing threeand inuring hundreds more.This movie stars Mark Wahlberg as Tommy Sanders aBoston Police officer who on that tragic day becomes anunsung hero.- Samantha RobinsonSource: TNTAssassination Nationdirected by Sam LevinsonFeminism can mean so many things, butAssassination Nation decided to view it through thenarrow lens of the male gaze. When half of asuburb’s personal data being released makes peopleviolent and set on getting revenge, people get theidea that it was the main character’s fault– ateenage girl. The town’s witch hunt is emblematicof cancel culture and sexism, and the(conventionally attractive) main character’ssensuality was what created the wrath of the mob.Assassination Nation really thought they weredoing something, but the whole time the movie fellflat. Let’s not focus solely on appealing to the malegaze when making a movie about feminism andcancel culture, yeah? - Julia DeRidderSource: IMBD(continued from previous page)

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Social Justice We accept submissions; refer to page 5 for more informationWARNING: This section contains sensitive content, includingdiscussions around discrimination.This section of the Bay Path Network News will be recurring in futureissues. A variety of social issues will be discussed, such as minorityrecognition, gender equality, the Black Lives Matter movement, globalissues, and so much more.Source: Canva

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Hostages taken in Texas synagogue inanti-Semitic attackOn January 15, 2022 four people were heldhostage in the Congregation Beth Israelsynagogue in Colleyville, Texas. The perpetrator,Malik Faisal Akram, held the Texans at gunpointand demanded that Al-Qaeda operative AafiaSiddiqui be released from Fort Worth where shewas imprisoned nearby. After one hostage wasreleased after six hours, the remaining threeescaped, and FBI officers shot and killed Akramin the synagogue upon entering.Source: CanvaCongregation Beth Israel's rabbi, Charlie Cytron-Walker, has stated that he and other staff membersof the congregation have taken courses through theFBI over the years to prepare for a potential intruder.Walker believes that this preparation was vital to thesafety of all parties involved after the hostage event.Malik Faisal Akram, a 44-year-old Pakistani-Britishcitizen, entered the US on December 27, staying atvarious homeless centers around the state. Hepurchased a handgun on the street before arriving atthe synagogue. Akram entered the synagogue byposing as a homeless man, asking Rabbi Walker ifhe could use the space as a temporary shelter.Walker said he was not suspicious, though curiouswhen some parts of Akram's story made less sense. During the prayer of the Sabbath, Walker heard theclick of the pistol; Akram began yelling andforcefully taking hostages. A Facebook lifestream ofthe services captured much of the event, while onehostage secretly called the police. Akram falselyclaimed he had a bomb, and said he would startshooting unless he could contact a Jewish leader inNew York. He desired negotiations to free his"sister", Al-Qaeda operative Aafia Siquiddi, who wasarrested on several counts including attemptedmurder. The FBI took over hostage negotiations, butthe situation was dire, as they did not want to makeany sudden moves and risk death for the hostages. After eleven hours, the remaining three hostages weremade to get on their knees, while the Rabbi gotAkram a drink. He then threw a chair at the gunmanand told the hostages to run for the exit. All three ofthem were able to escape unharmed. The FBI teamsurrounding the building charged inside, using a stungrenade to disarm Akram and firing multiple shots,killing him. Although officials claimed this attackwas not directed towards the Jewish community, hishateful language during the event may indicatedifferently. Since then, Akram's brothers andcollaborators have been apprehended as well.by Rebecca Wehner

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Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Schneider was voted "Most likely togo on Jeopardy!" by her eighth-grade classmates. She is forty-two years old, works as an engineering manager, and has agirlfriend and cat named Meep. She has spoken publicly abouther trans identity, saying that she doesn't think about it as a majorpart of her life and that she sees herself as a smart and successfulwoman. During her winning streak, Schneider tweeted that shewas robbed on the street in what was likely a transphobic attack,and that although she was unharmed it was quite jarring. Amy Schneider's Historic Jeopardy! Run by Rebecca WehnerSource: Jeopardy Productions, Inc.Amy Schneider has made history as a woman, asa trans person, and as a game show contestantoverall. From November 17, 2021 to January 26,2022 she was the champion of the quiz showJeopardy!. She won the competition forty days ina row, giving her the title of not only the mostsuccessful woman on the show but the winnerwith the second-most consecutive winning daysin the entire show's history. Schneider is one of four Jeopardy! winners tohave won over one million dollars in her timecompeting, and she places eleventh out of thehighest earnings won by a contestant throughoutall American game shows that have existed. Thecurrent host of Jeopardy!, Ken Jennings, is theonly contestant from the show who has won forthe most amount of consecutive days; Schneiderexpressed deep admiration for him and said in aninterview that she hopes Jennings will assume thefull duty of hosting the show permanently.Despite persistent risks to the community, Schneider is happy tobe an influence to young trans people watching and hoping toachieve what she has. Her powerful and successful presence onJeopardy! likely will set the stage for many more individuals tobe willing to compete on game shows openly as their true selves.Although placing second in her 41st episode of the show, nodoubt she will be remembered as a notable member of gameshow history for many years to come.Source: Twitter

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Vitamin D is essential to bones, immunefunction, and the growth of cells, and is createdthrough exposure to sunlight. The nutrient hasalso been linked to mood. Studies show thathaving low levels of Vitamin D can predict aperson's likeliness of developing depression. Dr.Hallet, who hosted a fireside chat at the WinterCarnival, informed students that some doctors atpsychiatric hospitals are now looking at patients’Vitamin D levels upon intake before prescribingthem medication for depression. There clearly is a connection between low levelsof Vitamin D and depression. But can increasingVitamin D intake help treat depression?Unfortunately, Vitamin D is not conclusivelyproven to treat depression. Multiple studies havebeen conducted over the past two decadesreporting on Vitamin D’s efficacy in treatingdepression, but the results have been conflicting.More research needs to be administered in orderto fully confirm Vitamin D’s healing effect ondepression.by Julia DeRidderDepression andVitamin DHealth and Wellness SectionHowever, doctors are already prescribingVitamin D in the form of light therapy to peopleaffected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, which isbelieved to be caused in part by the lack ofsunlight and Vitamin D produced in the winter. If you choose to find out for yourself if VitaminD can lessen your symptoms of depression, it’srecommended to consult a doctor first. Just likeyou can get sick from having too little, you canalso get sick from having too much. SourcesBrennan, D. (Ed.). (2021, March 30). What to Know About Vitamin D and MentalHealth. Web MD. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/what-to-know-about-vitamin-d-and-mental-health Penckofer, S., Kouba, J., Byrn, M., & Estwing Ferrans, C. (2011, June 1). Vitamin Dand Depression: Where is all the Sunshine? NCBI. Retrieved fromhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908269/ Shoemaker, S. V., & Scaccia, A. (2022, January 12). Is a Vitamin D DeficiencyCausing Your Depression? Healthline. Retrieved fromhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/depression-and-vitamin-d

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In the news, we tend to focus on current events likeCOVID-19 and the new elections but a topic that getsoverlooked a lot is bullying in both schools and over socialmedia. Bullying can impact people’s mental health.In recent years bullying has been a problem in schoolswith students being in the classrooms but in the past fewyears, bullying has gone down due to the COVID-19pandemic and students being online for classes. However,the problem with online classes is that you can still bebullied just through the internet. That type of bullying isCyber Bullying and it has risen due to being onlinebecause of COVID-19. Studies have shown that 23 percent of 13- to 17-year-oldstudents reported experiencing bullying and 7 percentreported bullying others. These rates represent a significant decrease from 2019when 51 percent reported experiencing bullying and 12percent reported bullying others. Cyberbullying has not dramatically gone up, regardless ofthere being less in-person school bullying. According tothe Cyberbullying Research Center, "42 percent of 13- to17-year-old students reported experiencing lesscyberbullying during the pandemic than before."Nonetheless, the same report found that "the number ofstudents who reported being cyberbullied increasedslightly, from 17 percent in 2019 to 23 percent in 2021."Keep an eye out for bullying if a loved one has anunprecedented increase in mental health issues. Mentalhealth and bullying play a huge part in a person’s lifebecause the person that is being bullied or even the personthat is doing the bullying can have mental health problemsand even if they don’t once they are being bullied they canbecome depressed.What can I do if I think my loved one is being bullied?by Julia DeRidderIf your loved one is showing symptoms of beingbullied, it is important to stay calm. If you don’t feelthat you can ask them outright if they are a victim,consider discussing bullying in a general way or askthem if they know anyone who is being bullied.Building up the teenager’s self-esteem by encouragingthem to engage in activities they excel in or enjoy canhelp mitigate the effects of bullying. Spending timetogether, being a positive role model, and proving thatyou are a good listener can increase the chances ofdiscussion. Communicating your fears with staff attheir school can ensure that faculty are keeping an eyeon your loved one.Prevention is key. Talk candidly about bullying tochildren and how to spot it or stop it. This can makesomeone's school life exponentially easier.Have a loved one in school?Read this.by Samantha RobinsonSources:Martinez, M., & Temkin, D. (2021, October 27). School Bullying Has Decreased During the COVID-19Pandemic, but Schools Should Prepare for Its Return. Child Trends. Retrieved fromhttps://www.childtrends.org/blog/school-bullying-has-decreased-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-but-schools-must-be-prepared-for-its-returnWaasdorp, T. E., Mehari, K. R., Milam, A. B. J., & Bradshaw, C. P. (2018, September 27). Health-related Risksfor Involvement in Bullying among Middle and High School Youth. Journal of Child and Family Studies .Retrieved from https://link-springer-com.baypath.idm.oclc.org/content/pdf/10.1007/s10826-018-1260-8.pdf

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A concept I don't believe is talked aboutenough is birthday depression. My birthday isFebruary 9th, 2001. That would make me 21this year and I am terrified. I feel as if I am sobehind in my life and I am too far to catchup. I should know what I want at this point inmy life, shouldn't I? Pushing my anxiety to the side for a moment,21 is extremely young. It is so easy to getwrapped up in your own head. A day that issupposed to be dedicated to you, ends upfeeling very glum. If you have experiencedthis same feeling, you are not alone. Birthday DepressionCharlize Hernandez There are numerous reasons why youmight feel this way. Traumatic childhoodmemories could begin to resurface aroundthe time of your birthday. Afraid of gettingold, feeling like you are behind on your lifeplans. Although this can all seem veryscary and ruin the mood on your specialday, just know you are not alone. Feelingsof depression can feel so isolating it isdifficult to understand that there are peopleout there who understand you and are eagerto help. Try not to let those intrusivethoughts ruin your special day. We onlyturn 21 once!

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Communitymember typeNumber of casesDetermination of furtherspreading Resident121 spread to another residentstudentCommuter12No spreadingGraduate81 spread to 2 other graduatestudents, twiceEmployee131 spread to another employeeThe Path ForwardAll students, staff, and faculty had toupload proof of their booster shot byFebruary 1, or 60 days after they becameeligible in order to be on campus.Those who are not vaccinated due toapproved exemptions continue to have toprovide a negative COVID test weeklybefore coming to campus. There were 45 active COVID-19 cases on campus in January:Bringing you updates on the most recent Bay Path University COVID-19 policyby Julia DeRidderThere have also been updates to the Guest check-in policies. Any guest* you invite to the residence hall mustshow ID and have proof of a booster shot. Youmust also continue to fill out the Request a Guestform 48 hours before arrival.*as a reminder, anyone entering the dorms who isn't aresidential student is a guestIf your guest is only coming for the day or does nothave a vehicle, they must check in with a DeskAttendant during the specified time frames: Sunday-Thursday: 7 PM to 12 AMFriday & Saturday: 8 PM to 1 AM

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CreativeSpotlightTHe Creative Spotlight is asection where we highlightsome of the amazing visualand literary art that ourstudents create. These piecescan range from poetry toillustrations.This month we feature poetry from Virgil Lybarger, apodcast from Samantha Robinson, a short story fromAndros Fleury, and art from Marissa Gallant.If you wish to have your art, writing, or creativeexpression featured in the next issue, please submitto studentnewsroom@baypath.edu.

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there’s a barrelon my porch.it’s filled with dirt,and every yearI plant an herb garden inside it. it varies,from year to year,(though the chives come backan annual occurrence)and I care for it,all throughout the springand summer. even if I do not use the herbs--I oftentimes do not--it is the simple actof caring for somethingI enjoy, in the end. fresh chives,on scrambled eggs,or a fresh sprig of mintadded to a pitcherof peach lemonade. in the end,these are just small bonuses. it is the act of lovethat I care for,the sprig of greengrowing beneath my fingertips. From "a series of unusual love poems"by Virgil Lybarger

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Podcast by Samantha Robinsonand Tia Gonzales"Michael's Magical Moments"

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Curtains of silver ever so fine were cascading from the sky. Pinned up by the gentle roaring stars were they, tokeep it all from crashing down. The glory of the heavens was known far and wide, yet so intimate it was toknow it, to see it, to be with it. Silver temples, a silver palace, lands sprinkled over with stardust, sheer veils ofthe moon; this was the enchantment of the Celestial Kingdom, but now only held up by pins that are destinedto fall. The great majesty held on careful clouds had grown too heavy, the burden of the sky would soon crushthe stars, and the denizens of this kingdom would lose their tether to fade up and away. The denizens nearly gone now to save their eyes from the crumbling home they know. They’d rather choosetheir own terms than leave it to the inevitable future. She knew it, they knew it too. Yet left are the last twothat will be there to breathe the last breath of the Celestial Kingdom with it. She never did get to go to thatball, so dressed in her dreams she went to the garden. They never did get to ask her to dance, so crowned with“What ifs” and cloaked in doubts, to the garden they went. When the inevitable fast approaches, fate ties theloose ends. Same place, same time, same souls wishing for the same wish now; one last dance. This is themagic of knowing your ultimate fate, you don’t have a care. Souls go gently in sync, but not gently out of thenight. They offer their hand and she takes it, now brought close begin to turn. With the grace one has withoutcares, the passion without hesitation, and the love of ages. Everything one imagines they would have in moretime all had now. Time may be short, but there is love to go long. Leaping from stone to stone, grazing thewater. Weaving about one another, each step sure. They loose their crown of “What ifs” and shed their cloakof doubts. She has the reality, knows it clearly and has no need for the extra weight of dreams she had onlyjust lamented would never be. The palace is sinking, the land is crumbling, but the curtains have yet to fall. They are the present, and back in the garden. Daylight burning closer, too close. Everything around them hasnearly crumbled down, disintegrating as it descends into the blazing gold below, silver wonders melting. Thecurtains fall upon the only world they know now, the garden. But even that is not to last much longer. Sheknows it, they know it too. Swaying slowly in embrace, both are one, relishing the last moments. Even whenthe walls finally break down and flowers fall, they only look at each other for there is no need to see what theyalready know. Down to the last mossy stone bricks, lips meet sweetly for the first and last in this time. Theyfall until material bodies melt away into the golden blaze and light souls rise, all the while still in each other'sarms. The lovers ascend, their time here is up and that’s ok. Tears of stars may fall, but that too wasinevitable. It’s ok to cry. Souls of the lovers continue to rise, further leaving the silver lands they had known.Even in spirit form, they are slowly fading and slowly feel the changing. A surge of energy runs through themand explodes, a star. No matter what form, they remain together. Living through each lifetime in some way,no need to fear separation, as this is the one eternal constant. The inevitable has come and is now history. The moon bore witness and will hold the tale and think fondly ofthe lovers sometimes. The Celestial Kingdom is no more, they’ve known this, they knew it, they’ll know it.Not a whisper left, not a silver leaf. The pins have long since come down, but that’s ok. Nothing material therewas meant to be eternal anyway, which is why all that is left is the impression of love and their last dance. "The Last Dance"a short story by Andros Fleury

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You have been gone so many years, I can't remember the sound of your voice. People tell me to just move on and forget about you as if I had a choice. My body aches to feel the love you used to give. If only I could've cherished you, if only you had a chance to live. The mention of your name sends shivers down my spine. The first year of your death I assured everyone I was "fine"My mom keeps a perfume that you use to wearEvery night when she sprays it on, I breathe it in as if it were air. There is so much that I wish I could have said to youLike the love, I have for you and I really hope you knewSomedays I can't take it and feel the need to disappearAnd every night I whisper "I wish you were here"Will This Pain Ever Fade?by Charlize Hernandez

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