While bringing the program to the Cronkite school Downtown for the summer, Dave Neighboors, founder of Gangplank, which is a collaborative workspace for small businesses in the Valley, and Liz Smith, Cronkite outreach director, spoke at Gangplank's Open House Friday afternoon.
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By Aaron Rayos Chavez | July 23, 2026"College campuses have been easily compared to Love Island because most students know each other — and they’re all trying to date at the same time, Carroll said." Illustrated by:
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By Aaron Rayos Chavez | July 21, 2026"There are many ways to celebrate the month's animals, from visiting aquariums, immersing yourself in documentaries or classics like "Jaws", or even partaking in at-home crafts." Illustrated by:
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By Aaron Rayos Chavez | July 10, 2026"Independence is one of the most exciting and terrifying aspects of college. The biggest lesson learned freshman year is to take initiative in every aspect of life." Illustrated by:



