Charles-Austin Ross, a student at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, shares a story about what standing his ground has meant to him. By remembering vividly what it was like to grow up with his divorced parents, and finding his voice as a young adult.
Tag: Personal narrative
Static Between Worlds
Chastity Salvador is torn between two worlds when she catches herself watching television on Acoma Mesa, a spiritual place with no electricity. She discusses this double-edged sword with her friends,and explores how technology and new media will factor into Native lives: by either destroying a past or preserving a future.
Spirituality
Matt Beckman interviews his peers at Santa Fe Community College about spirituality, religion, and personal views.
Tech
Tilcara Webb delves into the pros and cons of technology. Evil agent of lost hours, or helpful Godsend?
Lenses of Sound
Sophie Hammerman’s poetic exploration of identity is revealed through her heritage, and her sensory perceptions. Built in is an acute awareness to the gift of our sense.
Mother
Lee Jiminez is discovering who he is: a gay, atheist who loves his mother deeply. Lee’s greatest wish is that she can continue to love him for exactly who he is.
Nando’s Summer
Escape into summertime with eighteen year-old Fernando Palacios’ short poem celebrating the season.
Tattoo
Tattoos have been around for at least 5,300 years. The concept of creating something permanent that one can carry around with them has remained in almost every society. Sara makes a decision to get a tattoo when she is only sixteen. With the support of her father, she gains a sense of empowerment, self-confidence, and a beautiful work of art on her body.
Stand My Ground III
Willa Snow nearly put her musical future in the hands of someone else. In this piece, Willa tells of how she overcame her own trusting nature and learned about taking her music and her life in her own direction.
Stand My Ground II
Tara and red chili go way back. She began cooking this New Mexican standard dish because her husband loved it. Alongside her recipe for the best chili he ever tasted comes a recollection of sickness, heartache, and loss. In her grief, Tara loses her passion for cooking, but realizes she must stand her ground by taking back what meant the most to her.