California Dreaming: Profile of Nancy Coronel

For California native, Nancy Cornel the biggest thing that helps her feel at home is the ability to cook the spicy Mexican food that she grew up on.  

It was a sticky summer day in sunny Santa Ana when an eight year old Nancy Coronel started cooking. She was called in from playing with her hordes of cousins to help her abuela in the kitchen. Nancy remembers how special she felt that’s she was chosen to help her abuela make the enchiladas for that night’s dinner. This was day one of hundreds of other days spent in the kitchen learning how to cook from her abuela. Cooking would be something that would quickly become a big part of who Nancy is. 

Nancy’s life in California was full of rich Mexican culture, something very different than Morningside’s campus. When Nancy arrived in Iowa she experienced a massive culture shock, “I was not surrounded around Spanish speaking families, or anything Hispanic like it was back home,” said Nancy. 

There was a period of adjustment for her coming from a Spanish speaking home to a very white Midwestern college. But there is one thing that will always make Nancy feel at home; cooking. 

One thing that Nancy really doesn’t let on is how homesick she gets. She expresses the difficulty being away from her family during the holidays. The times that Nancy is most fond of is the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving. “I love Thanksgiving because that’s the only holiday that everyone gets together, and cooks together and is able to share recipes,” said Cornel. For Nancy food is what brings her whole family together, so it’s a no brainer as to why she loves cooking. 

Her grandmother taught her how to cook when she was very young, so whenever she does feel homesick she cooks. The flavors of the spicy Mexican food that she grew up on, like Chile Rellenos, Tacos al Pastor, and Tosadas brings her right back to her home in Orange County. Although it is really easy for her to get home sick here “The one thing that reminds me of home is the family vibe of Morningside,” said Nancy. 

News Comment 15 “The Democrats’ Medicare mess”

The medicare for all debate has recently become a hot button topic for many democratic candidates. With Sen. Sanders on the extreme side of the bill that as backed by Kamala Harris to abolish all private insurance companies. Whereas Sen. Warren has decided to take a more gradual approach to the topic which includes only moving into a medicare for all in her year three. This cautious approach is what cold have cost her 14 points in the polls. Many Democrats are for the idea of Medicare for all, but have no real clue or realistic plan to execute the bill.

This article written by Ezra Klein comes from Vox, a new site aimed at the everyday American. Overall this article has a lot of public interest especially discussing a topic like medicare. This has been a very polarizing topic for the past decade in politics, and has even ended campaigns. This article is also has a lot of prominence especially since it references several presidential candidates. And lastly there is a lot of timelines that this article has especially referencing Harris dropping out of the race.

Explosion at Mega City Mall

Explosion at 9:50 today at the Mega City Mall, two dead, less than 100 injured, and one missing, Mega City Police Reports. 

The explosion that occurred at 9:50 today in the Mega City Mall injured fewer than 100 and killed two. Police officials are still working to clear the mall, and there has been “No suggestion that this was intentional,” reports Police Chief Fuglsang. 

“I was cleaning up garbage when I saw a flash of light and a loud noise. I fell over and hurt my ear drums,” said a food court custodian. 

Of those injured, gun seller Tatum Grey was injured by his own gun, “I shot myself in the foot,” said Grey. “I heard the explosion, so I grabbed one of my guns and ran to the scene. I saw all these people injured and I fled the building.”

Police Chief Fuglsang reports that they are “Working closely with Mega City Mall management to make sure the investigation is thorough and timely.” As of this time Mall Security camera footage are in the process of being viewed to pinpoint the cause of the explosion. 

A second press conference will be held this afternoon by Police Chief Fugsang.

Nancy Coronel Rough Draft

Nancy Cornel was 12 when she encountered her first shark in the water, her worst nightmare. She was swimming in the salty water when she felt its rough skin rub up against her. Images of her becoming the shark’s dinner flashed through her mind. Although Nancy as scared out her mind she knew she had to stay calm. At twelve she had the resolve to calmly swim back to land where most people would probably flip out and die of panic. Maybe it was Nancy’s fear of sharks that brought her from sunny California to blustery cold Iowa.

Nancy’s life in California was full of rich Mexican culture, something very different than Morningside’s campus. When Nancy arrived in Iowa she experienced a massive culture shock, “I was not surrounded around Spanish speaking families, or anything Hispanic like it was back home,” said Nancy. There was a period of adjustment for her coming from a Spanish speaking home to a very white Midwestern college. 

Everyone asks Nancy, out of anywhere in the country she could have gone for school, why did she pick to come to Iowa? And really, her first choice was to not leave California, but her visit to Morningside College changed her mind. “I really like the small-town vibe and the class ratio,” said Coronel, and also the good financial aid didn’t hurt either. 

Nancy has a personality very unique to her. She’s hard to get to know her, but once you do it’s amazing to be her friend. She’s goofy, crazy, spontaneous, and not afraid to confront any situation- a quality that is very rare among Midwesterners. She’s told stories of getting in fights to protect her family from people’s cruel words, most people know not to mess with this tough So-Cal girl. 

One thing that Nancy really doesn’t let on is how homesick she gets. She expresses the difficulty being away from her family during the holidays. Her grandmother taught her how to cook when she was very young, so whenever she does feel homesick she cooks. The flavors of the spicy Mexican food that she grew up on, like Chile Rellenos, Tacos al Pastor, and Tosadas brings her right back to her home in Orange County. Although it is really easy for her to get home sick here “The one thing that reminds me of home is the family vibe of Morningside,” said Nancy. 

Nancy Anecdote

Nancy Cornel was 12 when she encountered her first shark in the water. She was swimming in the salty water when she felt its rough skin rub up against her. At twelve she had the resolve to calmly swim back to land where most people would probably flip out and die of panic. Maybe it was Nancy’s fear of sharks that brought her from sunny California to blustery cold Iowa.

News Comment Nov 14

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/11/14/is-college-worth-it-georgetown-study-measures-return-investment-with-some-surprising-results/?arc404=true

This article comes from the Washington Post which is a left leaning news source. This article talks about if college is really worth it anymore. This article goes into deep discussion on the return on investment for college students and their ability to pay back their student loans. This article stressed that students need to look more into what types of colleges they can afford to go to with the money and financial aid that they are provided.

This article is very interesting and is definitely a feature story. Meaning, it doesn’t really matter how timely this story is because it will be relevant for a long time coming. This article also holds some prominence discussing very famous and well known schools.

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He is tall, at least tall to me, but stocky. He has blue eyes and thick blonde hair and a full blonde beard to cover his round face. He was earring grey nike glasses. He was wearing grey sweatpants and brooks running shoes. I asked him why he wore brooks running shoes when he doesn’t run and he told me its because he is very flat footed. He has a very deep small town accent, he speaks in the midwest sing song way where your words flow together.

We were practicing for our Spanish speaking exam. He has a very weird accent when he speaks Spanish, muddling the words. We were teasing each other as we practiced, he tried to tell me that Coca Cola owned kombucha. I told him that would be like Bic owning pens, Bic cannot own pens because well, they’re pens anyone can make and sell pens. He was also trying to convince me, and the others in the student gov office that we could start giving out allocations like shark tank and each class can give x amount of money.

Rough Draft

Science:

Greenland may actually be green as its ice sheet melts. 

Greenland is losing it ice sheet at an alarming rate due to warming waters. 

The ice sheet is melting six times faster than it was just a few decades ago. This rapid melting of the ice sheet is causing the ocean to rise more and more every year. 

These rising Sea levels threatens 70% of the worlds population. Along with life on land, sea life will also be affected by rising sea levels. 

Scientists now believe that the ice sheet is melting like an ice cube in water. These warmer tides are theorized to have come from the gulf stream. 

Despite all the theories, scientists are still trying to figure out how to slow or possibly stop the ice sheet from melting further. 

National Story: Beto pulling out of the race

Beto O’rouke the man who was once the golden boy of the Democratic Party has dropped out of the presidential race. 

O’ Rourke announced at a rally in Des Moines on Friday that he was dropping out and that he made this decision “so recently and so reluctantly”. 

O’Rourke is calling it quits after reports of financial strain on the campaign and spending more than what’s being brought in. 

Many of his supports are sad especially since his campaign began so strong with his as the front runner after narrowly losing to Ted Cruz. Large political donors and political figures are hopeful that O’ Rourke puts another bid in for senate. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/beto-o-rourke-drops-out-of-the-presidential-race/ar-AAJIkfF?ocid=msn360

Local Story: We won the battle of the saddle

            The mustangs came out on top at the battle of the saddle this past weekend. 

            The Morningside mustang men won the GPAC title with a goal in the final minute to break the 2-2 tie against briar cliff. The game winning goal was scored with 27 seconds left on the clock by hafner, 

            The mustang men are the top seed going into the conference tournament with a 16-2 record overall and a 10-1 record in GPAC. 

Jack Kelly Profile

The dusty smell of the gym, the squeak basketball shoes on the gym floor, the sound of dribbling down the court are all reasons as to why Jack Kelly loves basketball. But overall Jack loves basketball for the team, that feels so much like family. 

Jack’s overnight at Morningside is what made the team feel like home. He felt the friendly competition between teammates during open gym. He was a part of the silly banter and the team chemistry at dinner. And he felt like just one of the guys when he hung out with the team that night at a player’s house. 

Family is an import part in Jack’s life. Especially when his plans post college are to go back home and work in the family business to be near family. It’s a no brainer why Jack would pick Morningside, because of the team and the brotherly bond that they all share.