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This is me: Making a life out of service to others

Stomping on the brakes, sophomore Alex Kriz brought his car to a screeching halt. Without a second thought, he jumped out of the car and took off running across the…

This is Me: The path to a better world

As Kyle Gallatin headed home from Quinnipiac University for winter break, he sat next to his mom, listening as his hometown became the center of the world’s attention. He woke…

This Is Me: A world apart, a world the same

Jameel Abdlkader closed his notes at the end of his English class at California State University, Long Beach, and walked out until his professor stopped him. He asked if Abdlkader…

This Is Me: A battle of body and mind

Junior Rachel Kuhn's fight to overcome an eating disorderAt four years old, Rachael Kuhn stood in the ballet studio poised to dance, but something held her back: as she looked…

This Is Me: In my own words

Throughout the last five years, I have written several articles for this newspaper featuring many Quinnipiac students. The stories of these individuals challenged everything I thought I knew about this…

This Is Me: Being Modern, My Way

Farah Salam strives for succes while respecting traditionName: Farah Salam Age: 20 Hometown: Wallingford, Conn Major: Political Science and Psychology Farah Salam puts the key in the ignition, ready to…

This Is Me: Rising From Rock Bottom

Andrew Lindenberg spent two and a half months in a wilderness therapy program in Utah to recover from his dependency on marijuanaName: Andrew Lindenberg Year: Sophomore Major: Finance Hometown: Chappaqua,…

This Is Me: Destined for Discipline

Akeem Lewin lost 85 pounds over the last two yearsYear: Junior Hometown: Jamaica, Queens Major: Interactive Digital Design Akeem Lewin took one look at his high school graduation photos, and…

This Is Me: The unconventional family

It's been 10 years since Monica Spielgel spoke to her parentsName: Monica Spiegel Year: Senior Hometown: Medford Lake, N.J. Major: Social Services Minor: Psychology Monica Spiegel and her three siblings…

This is me: The Veteran

Steve Vesce has been from Hawaii to Japan to Iraq, all before landing in HamdenName: Steve Vesce Year: Senior Hometown: Hackettstown, N.J. Major: Finance and accounting Four years ago, Steve…

This is Me: The Scholarly Skater

Meghan Speranzo can feel her nerves build as she laces up her skates. She knows she shouldn’t be worried. She knows the moves. She’s practiced and competed with the moves…

This Is Me: Making it ‘Count’

Phoebe Laplante plays the sport she loves despite battling a blood disorderPhoebe Laplante listens intently for the phone to ring. The result of her blood test, specifically her platelet count,…

This Is Me: Teaching Freedom From Experience

When the military threw gas bombs through the doorway of her classroom in 1988, Ewa Callahan stood alert, listening intently as her professor guided students toward a back entrance. As…

This Is Me: The Chief’s Descendent

Melody Red Wing connects with her heritage through dance. As the pounding of the drums began, the crowd went silent. Melody Red Wing wore a brilliantly colored and intricate tribal…

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