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Dressed and Determined

2019-05-10T19:42:53+00:00

Dressed and Determined

How a single father’s story impacted thousands

by Esra Hashem

Three years ago, Aaron Howes was not your typical college student. The 46-year-old military veteran was studying computer information systems and pursuing several internships while balancing his duties as a single father.

Howes admitted life was tough at the time, but he knew the reward would […]

Dressed and Determined2019-05-10T19:42:53+00:00

October 2018

Fresh Produce, Fresh Minds

2018-10-23T18:40:52+00:00

Fresh Produce, Fresh Minds

New garden provides  a healthy way to fight student food insecurity

By Lisa Maria Boyles

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In a small corner next to the University Courtyard Atrium, Jessica Medina and student volunteers tend to a garden that serves as Fresno State’s newest tool to fight student hunger.

The garden grows fresh produce for the […]

Fresh Produce, Fresh Minds2018-10-23T18:40:52+00:00

April 2018

A Blossoming Set of Skills

2018-05-04T16:16:20+00:00

Thirty years apart, Stacy Batrich-Smith and her daughter, Cassidy Smith, both participated in Fresno State’s Peach Blossom Festival. They aren’t unique in that.

A Blossoming Set of Skills2018-05-04T16:16:20+00:00

November 2016

(Stone) Soup for Thought

2016-11-22T17:51:13+00:00

(Stone) Soup for Thought

How one organization is inspiring positive change in a local neighborhood

by Esra Hashem

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An 8-year-old boy carrying a loaded gun approached Kathy Garabed, looking for help after receiving instructions from a local gang to carry out its next hit.

It was not the first time Garabed, a refugee resettlement worker, […]

(Stone) Soup for Thought2016-11-22T17:51:13+00:00
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