ISSUE 02
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THE OFFICIAL SOUTHWESTERN STUDENT PUBLICATION
ISSUE 02 // APRIL 2021
Dear Southwestern, I am pleased to bring you Issue 02! As the Law Commentator was soliciting submissions for this issue, several suggestions were offered to encourage the student body to contribute. Of the nine suggestions, mental health was the number one chosen topic. According to American Addiction Center (2020), “depression affects approximately 16 million American adults, which equals about 6.7% of the U.S. population… [Of those] more than 45% of attorneys experience depression during their career in the legal field.” In a 2016 study, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation reported that “21% of licensed, employed attorneys qualify as problem drinkers, 28% struggle with some level of depression and 19% demonstrate symptoms of anxiety. They study found that younger attorneys in the first 10 years of practice exhibit the highest incidence of these problems.” This issue is important because most law students do not openly discuss their experiences with mental health. Law school, bar preparation, and legal practice are demanding and require a lot from an individual person. As law students, we strive for perfection and success, and we are willingly taking on the weight of the world. Too often, we forget that in order to zealously advocate for our clients, we must first protect our own wellbeing. This begins during law school and includes supporting one another. I want to applaud our authors for being willing to share their personal experiences and opinions concerning such a vulnerable topic. They have taken a step towards breaking down the walls of a taboo topic and are encouraging their peers to have a honest conversation. Navigating the legal career is a group effort, and now more than ever, it is essential to reach out for help, and conversely, to check on your friends. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, please seek professional assistance. A great starting point is with Psychotherapist Daria Spino. Southwestern offers each student up to three, 50minute sessions per semester to discuss balancing school and personal life. Additionally, if you are enrolled in Southwestern’s health insurance plan, you have access to free online counseling and the ability to search for the perfect mental health provider or facility for you. My hope is that after reading this issue, you are encouraged to seek the help you need. It may be consistent or on a case-by-case basis, but your mental health should not be ignored. You are far too valuable. Sincerely,
Victoria Couch EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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*Disclaimer: This content in this issue is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.
IN THIS ISSUE Mental Health Check-In 03 On Depression 05 Navigating Law School with Major Depressive Disorder 06
Annie Levitt Heller 07 On Depression, Pt. 2 09
Problems Sleeping? 10 Beyond the Model Minority Myth: 11 A REVIEW ON THE APALSA SAFE SPACE SERIES
On Anxiety 14 Different Thinking Patterns of Anxiety & How to Deal With Them 15
Libs 17
Word Search 18
ISSUE 02 // APRIL 2021
THE OFFICIAL SOUTHWESTERN STUDENT PUBLICATION
MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN BY VANESSA BARNETT
How are you doing? No, really, how are you doing any of this? We’re a year deep in a deadly pandemic and nothing has really changed; yet nothing has stayed the same. We’re working, schooling, Zooming, struggling – and yet, we’re tired of hearing about it. How many more think-pieces can we read regurgitating our lives back to us? It’s exhausting and unhelpful. So, what will help? I don’t have all the answers, but what I do have is a busy schedule with a boatload of anxiety to boot, and I also have a few tips that have helped me make it through. My hope is that in reading this you see a bit of yourself in me and find something useful to make the day-to-day more doable. In true law student fashion, I must provide an obvious, but necessary, disclaimer: I am not a health professional. If you need a health professional, please seek one. This article is just one layperson’s advice on making it through when life feels insurmountable.
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BY TATIANA M. OWENS
Being me is so heavy, I am constantly sinking My mind trapped in a cage Of thoughts, I can't stop thinking My flesh fused to the shackles The chains drag at my feet As I crawl 'cross the gravel Of endless defeat Being me is too heavy I can not be carried The weight of the pain has Left me feeling arid Deep within my shell, No one can find me Those who knew me well I leave far behind me I sink in the sand I quickly dissolve It swallows me whole For lack of resolve I bask in the empty I soak up the void For of hope and will I find myself devoid
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NAVIGATING LAW SCHOOL WITH MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER BY MITCHELL NELSON In April 2017, I decided I was finally ready to sign up for the LSAT and prepare for the long, laborious law school path. I came to this decision after years of dreaming about a career as a public defender. I also came to this decision while sitting in an outpatient program for severe depression, a mental illness with which I had been diagnosed just a couple months earlier, right before my 24th birthday. I’ve struggled with Major Depressive Disorder for as long as I can remember and, for most of my life, I had no clue what I was dealing with. My family and my community never talked about mental health issues, and I assumed from an early age that the overwhelming pain and numbness I felt so often was simply a normal part of growing up, something to be overcome and ignored. The concepts of psychiatric medication and psychotherapy were absolutely foreign to me and everyone I knew, so it never crossed my mind that I might actually be able to access these sources of help. I knew there was something wrong with me, but that there was nothing I could do except pretend to be okay. Today, everything is different. I’m very open about what I go through. I take daily medications that do wonders for my mental and emotional stability and I have weekly therapy sessions which provide an insight and self-awareness that make my illness manageable. I’m not sure why, at my lowest point, I decided to finally go to law school. But I could not be more grateful that I did. Law school is difficult for everyone, and we all bring our particular pains and problems with us through the process. I knew this going in and I nervously anticipated from the beginning that my depression would inevitably get in the way of my progress. Sure enough, it has. Semester after semester, I’ve found myself on the brink of requesting a leave of absence, wholly unsure of my ability to make it through finals without a complete mental collapse. I’ve missed many classes on days when I could barely function, let alone leave my apartment and participate in the academic world. Time and time again, however, in addition to my family and friends, Southwestern has been there for me. I learned early on: no matter what, when you need it, ask for help. That’s what I’ve done during my time at this school and I have received it in spades. I’ve confided in at least half a dozen professors, all in different subject areas and from different backgrounds, and all of whom showed me nothing but compassion and understanding. I’ve worked often with Dr. Spino, who is as brilliant as she is empathetic. I’ve shared my situation with administrators, deans, classmates—never once have I felt judged or doubted by a single person at Southwestern. If you are struggling, there is hope in this community. If you don’t understand where your pain comes from, there are answers. And when you ask for it, there is help. I promise you. 06
The week before the July 2014 California Bar Exam, my hotel room in Pasadena was booked, pencils were sharpened, and my laptop was software ready. My wall calendar showed a solid plan to spend the next week working with my flashcards while holed up in my apartment hiding from the outside world. I had everything ready, down to the type of oatmeal I would eat every morning before each day of the Bar and what time I would drink a RedBull to jolt me awake in the afternoon. I woke up Saturday morning before the Bar to a phone call from my dad. “Mom took a turn… she had a heart attack.” I looked at my husband, mouthed “It’s my mom” and then immediately snagged a hair tie from my nightstand while trying to listen. “… they think it was the new chemo medicine she started. I didn’t know whether I should call you with everything you have going on, but she is in the ICU down here.” I jumped up, grabbed some clothes, threw my outlines, flashcards and highlighters into my bag, and then drove down to see my mom. Just a few months earlier, I was a 3L in my last semester of law school at Southwestern balancing a full load of classes and schoolwork with my duties as Editor in Chief of the Law Review. I was anxious about studying for the Bar, but also looking forward to a post-Bar trip to Bali with my best friend. After some much-anticipated time off, I would then begin my associate position at a reputable law firm in downtown Los Angeles. The path before me was set and I was excited for it all. That all changed in March when my otherwise completely healthy mother was diagnosed with a very serious bone marrow cancer. Instead of celebrating the final months of law school, I was driving back and forth to my hometown multiple times per week to help. I struggled to make it to class and started transitioning out of my position on Law Review a bit early. Nearing the end of my law school career, I despaired at the thought of working so hard during this race only to crawl across the finish line instead of sprinting. My brain was simply somewhere else. The clear path forward that gave me so much stability and motivation during law school was now murky, emotional, frustrating, and caused me severe anxiety. Even with all the unknown, I decided to plow ahead with my preparation for the Bar. My husband gave me the book Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan. I know, I know…one more book to read while studying seems impossible. But I was willing to try anything to find some peace and get some sleep. This book taught me a very basic form of mindfulness - a simple meditation that could help train my attention and focus to create a calm mind. I started by practicing this meditation for one minute a day, at night before I went to bed. I put my phone away, stopped watching television and refrained from any screens (as much as possible) at least 45 minutes before going to bed in order to prepare to wind down. And then, for that minute, I would think only of my breath, in…and out. As other thoughts started to intrude during that minute, I would gently push them aside, almost as if I were walking through a field of tall grass and gently pushing the soft stalks to one side or the other as I walked slowly forward. 07
Once I mastered one minute, I tried two, then three, and then five. Five was my limit. This meditation was my nightly ritual almost every night from April of that year through the Bar Exam in July (and for several months after). On days when the anxiety overwhelmed me, I also used physical exercise to create even more mental space. I leaned hard on these tools and found that, after a while, I could count on them to keep me focused and calm.
To be frank, this was not what I had expected, envisioned, and prepared for when thinking about the end of law school. But looking back now, I do not remember it that way. I remember feeling strong that I made it through the experience. I remember being just as proud of myself for helping my family and being present for my mom as I was for passing the Bar. The biggest realization I had during that time was the Bar was a temporary, and otherwise meaningless, event in the scope of the universe. It would not define me, no matter what happened, because there were obviously more important things going on.
Although it was intense, I did make it through. I passed my classes and made it to graduation where my whole family, including my mom, watched me walk across the stage. I studied for the Bar at school, in my car, at the hospital cafeteria and eventually in the ICU, where my mom was the week of the Bar Exam. By the time I took the exam, I was exhausted and completely burned out. Much to my surprise, the tools and focus I learned during this time enabled me to not only sit for all three days of the Bar Exam, but to also pass.
I realize that for many of you, 2020 and now 2021, are not what you had envisioned when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve. You had your life mapped out the exotic trip, the big wedding, the prestigious job. Instead, people got sick, others lost their living situations, or could not afford to study full time. We are all living in a time of constant change where the future is unknown.
I took three days off after the exam to hibernate and rejuvenate at the beach. My mom’s health was declining, so leaving the country for a three-week adventure around Bali was no longer an option. I was relieved to be done with the exam, but completely devastated about my trip. I put my job on hold while I took over as my mom’s fulltime companion in the hospital.
As we pass the one-year mark of dealing with a pandemic, the ongoing heartwrenching obstacles, the life events put on hold, and the feelings of anxiety about the future, I am here to tell you that getting through this time will make you stronger. Find the tools that help you create the mental space you need to simply get through each day, literally one day at time. Through this, you will adapt, you will grow, and you will succeed in ways that matter well into the future. 08
BY TATIANA M. OWENS
I search for the words Search for some terms Search for a way to describe what I'm feeling I struggle to say how much I need healing Struggle to describe the way that I'm reeling From the realization of my ruination The emotional deflation that I've been concealing And I realize that I'm feeling hopeless Completely devoid of the feeling wholeness Feeling like the prognosis is likely psychosis (I hope you don't notice) I'm losing my focus in what feels like hypnosis provoking this lowness (Will this affect our closeness?) Losing myself in a sea of remoteness
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Problems Sleeping? We've heard all of the same general suggestions, so we're providing some specific resources to help you get started.* essential oils Certain essential oil scents have been scientifically proven to assist with better sleep. Try these scents in a diffuser when preparing for bed and unwinding from the day. Bergamot | Lavender | Vanilla | Orange | Ylang Ylang weighted blanket The weight of the blanket helps reduce sensory overload by providing deep pressure therapy (DPT) and allows the body to start relaxing. It is definitely worth the money! Cost Efficient | Colors/Patterns | Fancy journaling Psychology Today says, "the act of physically writing something on paper tends to offload [cycling thoughts]... decreasing cognitive arousal, rumination, and worry." It can be as simple as writing tomorrow's to-do list. Classic Journal | Journal in the Night exercise & yoga There are so many reasons we don't add physical movement into our routines, but according to the Sleep Foundation, "physical activity can improve sleep for many people." It can reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as lessen daytime sleepiness. 10 min Standing Yoga | 10 min Cardio | 10 min Fully Body deep breaths Focusing on your breathing can help your body and mind relax so you can get restful sleep. 5 min 4-7-8 Breathing | 9 Best Breathing Techniques for Sleep soothing music Have you tried a colored noise? Cleveland Clinic suggests, "pink noise frequencies increase deep sleep and actually enhance brain activity associated with deep phases of sleep." Sleep foundation adds that "it can decrease sleep onset, extend sleep duration, and improve overall sleep quality." Ultimately, the perfect color (frequencies) is a personal preference. White Noise | Blue Noise | Pink Noise | Red Noise no caffeine and alcohol In an introduction TED Talk, Matt Walker talks about the half-life and quarter-life caffeine has during your day and how it can "decrease the amount of deep, non-rapid eye movement sleep... stages three and four of non-REM sleep. [The] sort of restorative deep sleep." In the same TED Talk, he says, "alcohol can fragment sleep. Alcohol triggers and activates the fight or flight branch of the nervous system during sleep, which will wake you up more frequently during the night." Another issue with alcohol is that by affecting your sleep, your emotional and mental health, and creativity are also being affected.
*Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.
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ISSUE 02 // APRIL 2021
THE OFFICIAL SOUTHWESTERN STUDENT PUBLICATION
BY JAMIE NGUYEN
In the wake of COVID-19, hate crimes against Asian Americans increased significantly. Stop AAPI Hate reports that about 3,800 racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans from March 2020 to February 2021, from hate speech to heinous violence leaving a trail of blood and trauma. These attacks were overwhelmingly against women and the elderly in particular. After these attacks, I realized that the xenophobia against Asian Americans I have long felt is real and that I can bring awareness to these issues. I am deeply grateful for APALSA, where I met students in similar situations who embraced me just as I am. In this community, I am able to share my own experiences, learn I am not alone, and educate others as well. Presenting APALSA’s Safe Space Series was the first opportunity I had to open up about my Asian American experience and connect with others who felt the same way. I often felt like a perpetual foreigner at worst, or a probationary American at best, but never quite accepted for who I am as an American. I still struggle with feeling unable to shake the feeling that I’m not American enough or not enough like a “model minority.” But I realized that this internal battle is an inferiority complex - a construct that could be dismantled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT: AAPI ANTI-RACISM RESOURCE GUIDE
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: ADOPT A REMODEL MINORITY FRAMEWORK TO REJECT ENABLING A SYSTEM OF INJUSTICE THAT FUELS A FALSE RIVALRY BETWEEN MINORITIES. The Model Minority myth pits minority groups against one another. The stereotype is a tool of white supremacy that works by evoking rhetoric that makes certain minority groups feel inferior to Asian Americans based on “success.” But in reality, it breeds a destructive ideology and is detrimental in three significant ways. First, it is weaponized against Asians, who are told their racialized experiences are inconsequential or nonexistent. Racism against Asian Americans is real, but we must recognize and challenge the privilege we enjoy in the midst of the Model Minority myth. Second, it is weaponized against other minority groups in order to reject and invalidate their reality of systemic injustices. Finally, it is used by white supremacy as a shield to avoid accepting responsibility for racism and its damaging effects. THE ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IS DEEPLY INTERSECTIONAL BUT SHOWING DIVERSITY AMONG ASIAN AMERICANS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES IS LARGELY ABSENT IN REPRESENTATIONS FROM HOLLYWOOD OR THE MEDIA. Colorism and racism against Asians from other Asian cultures exists. Sexism exists. Classism is rampant. Asian Americans are the most economically divided racial group in the U.S., but there is a stereotype that they are the best educated and well off. In reality, it is much more complex. Narrative scarcity vs. Cultural plentitude. In a world of cultural plentitude, each culture is represented in meaningfully different ways. This helps build a complex schema in our minds, teaching us about society and how it exists. But in our current state of narrative scarcity, we are limited to only a handful of Asian American stories to identify with. Let’s analyze the roles Asian American men are given, for instance. They are normally cast in comedic roles or support characters. Rarely are they the hero or romantic lead (unless directed and funded by Asian Americans). The messaging here emasculates Asian American men, making them an inferior support character subservient to “desirable” lead roles. Contrast this with American white men, who have achieved cultural plentitude. White American men are often cast to play any role, in any number of portrayals.
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THE BAMBOO CEILING Asian Americans, male and female, face challenges similar to those faced by women at large in that they are better educated than many of their colleagues but do not advance as fast or as high. Although Asian Americans are more likely to have a college degree and may have little difficulty getting hired, they do not enjoy the same level of success as any of their colleagues in being promoted to senior management positions. According to a 2017 study by California Supreme Court Justice, Goodwin Liu stated, "While Asian Americans are the fastest growing minority group in law, and are overrepresented in the country's top law schools as well as at major law firms, they lag behind all other racial groups when it comes to attaining leadership roles in the legal profession, according to a study released Tuesday by Yale Law School and the National Asian Pacific Bar Association." Additionally, Asian Americans make up just 6.5 percent of federal judicial law clerks and 4.6 percent of state law clerks, despite their heavy presence at the top 30 law schools. In contrast, while whites make up 58.2 percent of students at top law schools, they landed 82.4 percent of all federal clerkships and 80.2 percent of state clerkships. Why? “‘For many Asian Americans, the traditional dynamic is just put your head down, do the good work, and it’s not who you know but how hard you work and what you do,’ Chung said. ‘But in a society where a lot depends on these informal networks, that may not be sufficient.’” Similar patterns turn up in law firms when it comes to promotions, and candidates are evaluated on criteria like leadership, likability, sociability, gravitas and access to contacts, Liu said. HOW CAN WE BECOME BETTER ALLIES? Take care of yourself. Protect your peace because you come first before anything else. Have zero tolerance for bigotry in all forms it exists, whether it comes from within or others. Educate, unlearn, and amplify. This means being curious about different cultures, researching more about yours, and lending your voice to advocating for what you’re passionate about. Plug yourself in and organize. Seek to hold and make space for cross community conversations. Tracy Jan, Law schools are filled with Asian Americans. So why aren’t there more Asian American judges?, Washington Post, Jul. 18 2017
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ON ANXIETY BY TATIANA M. OWENS
My heart, it beats faster Then I start to cave I'm slowly consumed by the blue flames of rage My heart, it beats faster As I fall from from grace My hands start to shiver My lip starts to quake My heart, it beats faster And suddenly I can't breathe I gasp for some air My chest starts to heave My heart, it beats faster And tears fill my eyes They fall down my cheeks I think: Will I survive? My heart, its beats faster And I hold myself tight I bury my face, let my knees block my sight It peaks, heart beats slower Simmers down to a flutter Oxygen finds my lungs And I am left with the crumbs Of an assault on my sanity 6 minutes the casualty My eyes gleam like galaxies There's some beauty in agony Aesthetic of Insanity Shaking hands are just able To wipe tears from my cheeks I look down and wonder Why I'm such a freak
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DIFFERENT THINKING PATTERNS OF ANXIETY AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM BY BRITTANY BUTLER
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States that affect 40 million adults or 18.1% of the population. There are many different types of anxiety. Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects 6.8 million adults, but only 43.2% of those people are receiving treatment. Panic Disorder affects 6 million adults and women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Social Anxiety Disorder affects 15 million adults or 6.8% of the U.S. population. According to an ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help. I have struggled with Generalized Anxiety Disorder since I was 5 years old. I started attending therapy at age 6 when my parents got divorced and have continually attended therapy for the last 20 years. The major component of my anxiety is what is known as “catastrophizing.” Catastrophizing is a certain thinking pattern that makes me believe the worst in every situation. If someone I call does not answer, my immediate thought is they’re dead. If I get on an airplane, I am convinced it is going to crash. I sleep with my phone on loud because I am convinced someone is going to need to contact me in the middle of the night with an emergency. However, even if this thinking pattern does not apply to you, catastrophizing is one of many different thinking patterns that people with anxiety struggle with. These thinking patterns come from what is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The idea of CBT came about in the 1950’s and boils down to how our thoughts impact our feelings. If we learn to better understand and manage our unending trains of thought, we will feel better. Other thinking patterns can include: All or Nothing thinking, which leads people to perceive things at the extremes by removing any middle ground; Emotional Reasoning, which can be summed up by “If I feel that way, it must be true”; Fortune Telling, which refers to making dramatic predictions about the future with little or no evidence; and Minimizing the Positive, which occurs when we actively reduce the volume of anything good. Again, these are not all of the thinking patterns that people with anxiety struggle with.
Facts & Statistics, Anxiety & Depression Assoc. of Am. Aaron T. Beck, Wikipedia How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work?, Med. News Today Elizabeth Hartney, 10 Cognitive Distortions Identified in CBT, Very Well Mind
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The biggest step in starting your journey to control your anxiety is to first identify that you are experiencing anxiety. Anxiety can be brought on by life events, a chemical imbalance in your brain, or genetics. Once you realize that you are one of millions who struggle with anxiety, it is important to identify what your triggers are and what thinking pattern you fall into. For example, one of my triggers includes calling my loved ones and they don’t answer. In that moment, my mind goes straight to being anxious and thinking the worst. It is so crucial to recognize you are in that moment and that your mind is being irrational. It is in that moment that I tell myself that this is my anxiety trying to control my thoughts, this is me catastrophizing the situation and not thinking that the person who didn’t answer could be busy, in the shower, talking to someone else, at work, etc. I recently stopped attending standing therapy sessions because I learned many different ways to control my anxiety on my own. Therapy can be expensive, it can be very difficult to find the right therapist, and with the growing interest in treating mental health, it can take months just to find someone to talk to. This is not to say that therapy is not a good or necessary option; consulting with a health professional may better assist you in making such a decision. However, you are capable of controlling your anxiety on your own. Your anxiety may always be there. So, take control of what you can do to control your anxious thoughts. The best advice I can give to people who are struggling with anxiety is that you are not alone. When you are lying in bed at night, thoughts racing, thinking how horrible you feel for knowing you cannot control these anxious impulses, know that you are one of millions who are going through the exact same thing. Once I came to that realization, I no longer felt as lonely in my struggle. Some exercises you can do to help control your anxiety include journaling, meditating, and talking to others about your struggles. Sometimes it can be difficult to talk about your anxiety with others because you either feel embarrassed or you feel like the other person won’t understand how you are feeling. It is important to let our families, friends, and loved ones know what we are going through so that when we are experiencing anxiety, our loved ones know that it is not something we are doing on purpose and that they know what they can do to help you. I also recommend journaling. Whether or not your anxiety is high in the morning or at night, doing a “brain dump” can really put your mind at ease. Get a journal and whenever you feel most anxious, write down all of your thoughts. Just dumping your thoughts onto paper rather than keeping them stored inside your head will reduce your stress levels. Finally, I recommend meditating. There are many ways to access different forms of meditation either through YouTube or other free apps. The app I use, FitOn, is a free workout app that also includes a meditation section. The meditations range anywhere from 5-20 minutes and are focused on different things such as gratitude, stress, and mindfulness. Law school can be challenging in itself for someone without anxiety. But you are more than capable of being successful despite the anxiety disorder that is affecting you and that affects so many people around the world. I hope this information and tools help you as much as they helped me.
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ISSUE 02 // APRIL 2021
THE OFFICIAL SOUTHWESTERN STUDENT PUBLICATION
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28. Plural Noun 29. Abstract Noun 30. Store/Restaurant Chain B 31. Log line to movie / tagline / slogan A 32. Log line to move / tagline / slogan A 33. Name A 37. Store/Restaurant Chain B 34. Proper Noun 38. Item sold in Store/Restaurant Chain B 35. Verb 39. Noun 36. Adjective 40. Family Member 41. Pronoun referring back to family member 42. Item found in Store/Restaurant Chain B 43. Name B 44. Verb 45. Vice 46. Verb 47. Noun Story by: Professor Alexandra D'Italia
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Can you find all 15 encouraging words and affirmations without a list?
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This Year End and Graduation issue is focused on good moments and successes we've had during this difficult year
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Share your f u good memo nny stories, rie from this ac s, and pictures ademic yea r Give a shou to friends, facu ut to your lty, and staf f Encourage graduates a s they prepare for the bar Share your a c career succ ademic and esses! ate by in m o n d n Submit a , April 25 Sunday
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