Amaya Samuel is a lash technician in the DMV area. Samuel started out her small business in May of last year which was during the peak of the pandemic. Even though she was hesitant to start her business in such a shaky time, it is now a thriving company. Her lash extension business, Oh My Minks, helps accentuate women’s natural lashes to add length and/or … Continue reading Lash Extensions

Each year about 7.5% of high school athletes end up playing their sport in college, and the odds of playing for a D1 school is even less at 1.8% for both males and females (NCAA). To be able to play a sport in college, you’re going to need to be recruited whether it’s by a scout who saw you and you joined that team, or … Continue reading Sports Recruitment : The Ins and Outs of The Process

For those of you who don’t know Mr. Bryan Wallace, I can tell you firsthand, that this educator, father, administrator, rapper, and pillar in the Oakland Mills community will always be remembered for the great things he’s done. Mr. Wallace was an assistant principal at OM for many years, and he helped students realize their life goals and deescalated many situations. Sadly, as of last … Continue reading Wallace World: What’s Been Up With Mr. Wallace? 

Colors and emotions are connected in many ways such as what impact and/or affect they can have on a person’s mood and feelings. The way color can affect emotions is typically based on the shade, brightness, and tone. Cool colors such as purple, green, or blue tend to be soothing and calming yet can also express sadness. Happy, warm colors may include yellow, pink, or … Continue reading The Connection Between Colors and Auras

During this pandemic, depression and anxiety has affected many people’s mental health. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, both depression and anxiety have increased by 41.1% since the start of the pandemic. This year, Covid has caused challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and evoke strong emotions in adults and children. Mental health has affected millions of people all over the world especially now during … Continue reading Depression During the Pandemic