Author: Alexandra Blockton

  • In Loving Memory of The Victims From Police Brutality Throughout The United States: The Black Lives Matter Timeline 

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu The founders of Black Lives Matter are three women; Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. This organized movement of Black Lives Matter is a protest against the alleged incidents of…

  • Education is The Key to Success

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Have you ever thought to yourself exactly what it’s like to become successful? I’m quite sure we all have, especially with currently being college students ourselves. Success is the accomplishment of…

  • It’s Best To Leave The Past Behind

    By Alexandra Blockton  ablockton@lc.edu In life, we all have a past, whether it’s good or bad, it really doesn’t matter. It can teach you from either the mistakes you have made in life as well…

  • How to Strengthen Your Study Skills as a College Student

    By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu Many times studying for assignments, exams, quizzes,and/or tests,may seem overwhelming which can cause many students to become frustrated. Reviewing and revising, recording main ideas, recognizing important cues, connecting to prior knowledge…

  • Staying Safe From Covid-19 While Traveling

    By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu On June 20, 2020, at 12:15 p.m., there were 2,215,618 total cases, and 119,055 total deaths from COVID-19 reported in the United States of America to the Center for Disease Control.…

  • The Advantage of Going to College

    By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu Have you ever wondered about the educational benefits that come with having a college degree? Have you ever considered the ultimate successful changes that they can bring into your life? More…

  • COVID-19 Latest Updates, From The Center For Disease Control

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu According to the CDC website, CDC Activities and initiatives supporting the COVID-19 response are as follows, “[a]s part of the Whole-of-Government Response, CDC has developed and is continually evaluating and improving…

  • Reasons Why I am Thankful to Be a Student at Lewis and Clark

    By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu Dear Lewis and Clark Community College,  My name is Alexandra Thompson, and I am currently a student here in the Adult Education Department, attending G.E.D classes and college course classes for…

  • Staying Motivated While Being A College Student

    By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu Many times procrastinating can become a huge issue when you feel as if you have lots of homework to complete. As well as trying to get studying done for upcoming exams.…

  • At Times It’s Best To Just Listen

    By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu Have you ever been around your friends or in a group among other individuals and there always seems to be that one person who just seems to never be quiet? It’s…