"When the owner of the place I worked at found out I had autism, he gave me the feeling that he wanted to fire me," said an attendee of The Autism on a Deeper Level Support Group.
Six Brookdale Community...
“Feel invited to act. This is dark stuff, I know—but better to light one candle than curse the darkness.”
The above quote belongs to Dr. David Bassano: an award-winning author, human rights advocate...
Dating apps used to be seen as an easier and more helpful way to make that lasting romantic connection with someone. However, over the years dating app users are becoming dissatisfied with many asking,...
What is your favorite game, of any kind (including but not limited to video, board, card, and sports), and why?
"I like card games [like bridge and poker]. I used to be a camp counselor, and this is...
The unforgettable hiss of nicotine fluid disintegrating into pure white vapor. The noticeable heat emanating from the plastic. The lingering aroma long after the smoke has been exhaled.
Vaping is well...
Before teaching English at Brookdale, Geri Girard spent years working in the fast-paced world of national magazines, interviewing celebrities and traveling across the country for photo shoots.
Girard...
When an author, especially a poet, is referred to as the "greatest alive," it’d seem natural that they’d feel a lot of pressure to act a certain way. Chicago’s own Patricia Smith, especially in her...
Sometime in the cold days of December 2024, I decided to take on a rather new and exciting hobby. It was an idea I had been considering for months leading up to the new year. I purchased a Moleskine classic...
He started as nothing more than a kid playing games, but now he is a mentor and guide for Brookdale students.
Chris Boehmer, 36, is the founder and director of the Brookdale eSports Arena, a place both...
Are you tired after your early morning class? Well, if it's Tuesday, and you just want a quick pick-me-up, head to The Wellness Center.
There every Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. it's time for “Hi...
Hungry for a good, quality dinner? The search is over!
The Culinary Education Center is hosting select dinner menus, hand crafted by student chefs and professional instructors alike now through Dec....
Photos By Vishnu Nair
“Friendsgiving” is most commonly referred to as a gathering of friends around the time of Thanksgiving, one of the defining holidays of American culture.
Though the Thanksgiving...
