Nicole Johnson

  • One for the devil

    Gazing out of the window, My mind wandering. Thoughts begin to process, yet nothing comes easily. I watch as the children begin to laugh and play, wishing a smile would form upon my face. I can feel it, feel the sudden unease of the fight within me. Closing my eyes…

  • Nevermore

    Soul that bleeds, yet does not speak. Sky that weaps, yet does not see. Reoccuring questions that posess no answers. Fortune-tellers’ hands pouring empty thoughts and emotions. Civilians passing by strangers with angelic faces. The faces of loved ones that never made it. Heads spinning at the sound of the…

  • Wakeless Nights

    I sit awake with the warmth of the sun upon my restless face. Eyes not yet open, but coherent. Thoughts from the night before surface Staining my heart for it already weeps. The sweet sorrow from the loss of him. A resting place that once filled my very being with…

  • A veteran’s best friend

    Paws and Stripes, a nonprofit organization located at 4041 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM, was created by Jim Stanek and his wife Lindsey to assist military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury by providing them with service dogs for free. Paws and Stripes funds…

  • Viewer support wanted

    I am in need of new inspiration and I am asking you, my loyal viewers, for your help in making this possible. Several of you are into my stories about the military and so forth and I absolutely love writing stories in regards to the military, especially coming from a…

  • Local business owner inspires unity through food

    New Mexico has a new restaurant in town called the Café Mary Jane located at 3600 528 Hwy in Albuquerque. The restaurant opened its doors to the community Feb. 14 and will be making a grander entrance this March. Monica M’ Danat, co-owner of the Café Mary Jane, as well…

  • Another year fighting for equality

    Parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays, also known as PFLAG will be hosting its fourth-annual straight for equality gala April 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the New York Marriot Marquis located in Times Square. PFLAG is a national non-profit organization created in 1972 by Jeanne Manford and consists…

  • World AIDS day Dec. 1 in the Quad noon-1 p.m.

    The 23-annual World AIDS day is approaching Dec. 1 from noon-1 p.m at the four cement tables and gazebo in the Quad. City College Health Services RN Jeffery Christian said Heath Services has been fortunate enough to partner with several community-based organizations to bring health education and awareness of HIV…

  • Greedy growers emerge from billion dollar industry

    The recent crackdown on medicinal marijuana has rattled many cages, but it doesn’t mean the end of the industry. An estimated $14 billion a year industry, according to CNNmoney.com, is sure to tempt greed and catch the attention of the money-hungry. The California government should be taking steps to prevent…

  • Veteran’s awareness week celebrated Nov. 10 at Sacramento City College

    The Quad at Sacramento City College was occupied Nov. 10 with approximately 350 students and faculty as guest speakers approach the stage to show their support and appreciation for the U.S military. U.S Army veteran Kim Mack, served 3 years as a military police officer. She addressed the crowd by…