Obstinate - Word of the Week

The word of the week is obstinate, which is stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. I think we can all agree that some people have been very obstinate to the guidelines put in place due to COVID-19. Some may be still be gathering in large groups, or not staying at home when necessary. It is important that we are practicing social distancing and obeying the stay at home order. It may seem that COVID-19 is sticking around longer than we had hoped, but If we continue to obey the CDC’s guidelines and our governors guidance, I am positive that we will defeat this pandemic and return to our normalcy. So I encourage you to continue practicing ways to protect yourself and your family from the virus, which include wearing your masks, washing your hands, and social distancing.

As students of learning, do not become obstinate to online education. Strive for success and get that tassel at Wallace Community College. Check out Brigitte Wickens "COVID-19 together we will rise up."

By Shanisty White

Don Your Mask - Ambitiously

Our word of the week is ambitious, which is a strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Many times, students develop a rigid routine that allows them to stay on track and achieve their goals. However, recently routines have been thrown off schedule and new techniques and routines are being developed, causing changes to everything. Although some changes and challenges have occurred, as students of learning, it is a must that you remain ambitious toward getting your tassel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that COVID-19 spreads primarily by respiratory droplets transmitted via close contact (within six feet) of an infected person. Dr. Loren Miller, a physician and researcher at the Lundquist Institute in Torrance, said masks are not intended to protect the person wearing them but to shield the transfer of saliva onto another person, potentially infecting them. (Los Angeles Times) Recently, the White House recommended that all Americans wear a face mask when venturing among the public. Therefore, I encourage you to become ambitious toward COVID-19 and don your mask. 

Here is a simple video explaining how to create a mask so you can don your mask ambitiously to fight COVID-19 while getting your tassel at Wallace Community College.  

"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” 

-Bill Bradley

Emblazon- Word of the Week

As students of learning, you must add EMBLAZON to your vocabulary for the simple reasoning of advocating for yourself. Emblazon references the ability to celebrate or extol. William Shakespeare quotes, “to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” So as you are practicing social distancing, continue to emblazon yourself to avoid depression and sadness. Remain true to yourself. As difficult as it may seem during the COVID-19 Pandemic, remain faithful to yourself. When you truly know yourself, you become emblazon with courage and confidence. The song True to Myself by Ziggy Marley reinforces Shakespeare’s quote of being yourself; just listen to the lyrics to grasp this truth.