Valeria Uribe - The Temple News

Learning to love my home from far away

26 March 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student reflects on how leaving her home country showed her the importance of valuing and embracing her culture.

It’s time to stop normalizing extremely painful periods

24 March 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student discusses the importance of talking about painful periods and raising awareness about what they could mean.

Temple, expand paid parental leave for all employees

27 February 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student argues about the importance of changing the current paid parental leave policies.

Break the stigma: It’s time to talk about teen dating violence

19 February 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student argues about the importance of discussing dating violence and how to recognize some of the signs.

I have acne, and that’s okay

05 February 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student reflects on her experiences with acne and how she has learned to accept the condition of her skin.

International students deserve equal access to online classes

30 January 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student argues that the Department of Homeland Security should lift the restrictions on online classes for international college students.

Learning to navigate life as an overthinker

22 January 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student reflects on her tendency to overthink and how she learned to cope with it.

Temple’s support to first-generation students should start before they apply

08 January 2024 Valeria Uribe

A student argues that Temple should join the Common App’s direct admissions program to make the college application process easier for first-generation students.

Fidget toys belong in the classroom

14 December 2023 Valeria Uribe and Chase Gilroy

Two students argue about the importance of incorporating fidget toys in learning spaces.

THE ESSAYIST 2023: A Day That Defines You

05 December 2023 Claire Zeffer and Valeria Uribe

The Temple News’ 2023 Edition of The Essayist answers the question: What happened on a day that defines you?