“Ponte las pilas mija, puedes ser todo lo que quieras,” my mom always told me. She never failed to remind me to get myself together… Read More
College Essay: Breaking the Cycle
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College Essay: Teamwork Matters
“Mine!” The ball comes flying to our side of the net and my team- mate receives it, bumping it to the setter. Late in the… Read More
College Essay: Overcoming Disappointment
I remember reading a book that taught me how a strong person recovers after failure. A weak mindset allows failure to consume them and evolve… Read More
Battling Addiction in the East African Community
Alliance Wellness Center assists those struggling with substance abuse in the Twin Cities. Yussuf Shafie knows firsthand how substance abuse impacts the Twin Cities’ East… Read More
Reviving Culture at Leech Lake
The Family Spirit Program connects people on the reservation with forgotten culture. Michael Smith Jr. knows the importance of a name. Many people are given… Read More
Game Day: Behind the Scenes
A lot of work happens behind the scenes to make Minnesota Lynx games happen. As the Minnesota Lynx claimed a win against the Chicago Sky… Read More
Sylvia Fowles: Legend On and Off Court
In her final season, the future WNBA hall of famer has more than her defense to offer. Franchise players are hard to come by. Lynx… Read More
College Essay: Truly Myself
Everyone in elementary school thought of middle school as this nuanced version of “High School Musical.” Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case for… Read More
College Essay: Connecting with Native Roots
One hundred years ago, what I did last month would have been illegal. A few students from the Native Youth Council and I spent a… Read More
Illustration: Magazine Cover Art
Illustrator Gwynnevere Vang, the 2022 ThreeSixty scholar, created this piece and the following reflection after her trip to Hoċokata Ti, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s… Read More
College Essay: Loving My Reflection
I grew up with the idea that lighter skin equated to beauty. Many people in the Somali community push the narrative that in order for… Read More
App Keeps Lawyers on Standby
TurnSignl co-founder Jazz Hampton knows firsthand what it’s like to be a statistic. As a 31-year-old person of color from Minneapolis, he has been pulled… Read More
Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ Youth
How OutFront works to transform Minnesota communities for the better. Northfield, like many cities on Pride weekend, was flooded by people enjoying the evening as… Read More
Foundation Moves Beyond Soccer
Tony Sanneh’s lifelong journey to empower youth, enrich communities When soccer star-turned-CEO Tony Sanneh was asked, “Who are you?” he responded with an emphasis on… Read More
Can Gen Z, Life and Work Balance?
Despite what we’ve heard about the workforce and climbing the corporate ladder, achieving a “work-life balance” is not a skill most of us learn in… Read More
Tommie Award Nominee: Mia Laube
Tommie Award nominee Mia Laube, of the class of 2022, grew up in Marion, Iowa, where she developed her love for basketball and journalism. Her… Read More
