Cassie Valdez

Written for Iowa Legendary Rye on Sept. 5, 2020. What does Labor Day mean to you? For many, Labor Day signifies the end of summer and a chance to unwind during a long weekend. From relaxing by the pool to hosting a family barbecue, this extra day off gives us an opportunity to finally catch…

Written for Iowa Legendary Rye on Dec. 3, 2020. 87 years ago on December 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the lives of millions of Americans when he put an end to the infamous Prohibition Era. The production and sale of alcohol was finally made legal again after 13 years of the 18th Amendment.…

[For each podcast episode, I edited the audio using Descript, transcribed the discussion and wrote a summary for publication.] Summary: Joree Rose joins us on Java Chat to talk about her experiences with discovering mindfulness and meditation. Although she started her private practice as a marriage and family therapist four years ago, her journey to…

[For each podcast episode, I edited the audio using Descript, transcribed the discussion and wrote a summary for publication.] Summary: Nick Velasquez joins us on Java Chat to talk about how he became a passionate learner and a devoted student of mastery. As the author of the popular blog UnlimitedMastery.com, he writes about the science…

[For each podcast episode, I edited the audio using Descript, transcribed the discussion and wrote a summary for publication.] Summary: Ziad Abdelnour joins us on Java Chat to not only empower listeners with the story of his success, but to also challenge the way they approach both life and business. Despite his roots in Lebanon,…

Written for Iowa Legendary Rye on Aug. 31, 2020. Our very own #BeLegendary blog now ranks among “The Top 60 whiskey Blogs” of THE WORLD! From the U.S. to Japan, this list includes the best whiskey blogs the internet has to offer, and #BeLegendary currently stands at #24.  Feedspot, the team that curated the list,…

SWCTA’s Southwest Shadow. Published Oct. 30, 2017. CAPTION: Budget cuts have forced the district to reorganize their funds and prioritize certain programs while dismissing the rest. With only some money left to work with, the school board is struggling. Photo Credit: Vinh Tran. The Clark County School District was recently in the middle of a financial fiasco as…

SWCTA’s Southwest Shadow. Published June 2, 2017. CAPTION: Temporex’s debut album “Care” conveys teenage innocence with dreamy beats. Despite his unique style, instrumentals tend to wash out his vocals, and some songs failed to live up to their lyrical potential.Rating: BPhoto Courtesy of Temporex. Inspired by artists like Tyler, The Creator and Homeshake, 17-year-old Joseph Flores represents the…

UNLV Scarlet & Gray Free Press. Published April 20, 2020. CAPTION: Because essential workers are the backbone of society during this pandemic, they deserve proper benefits for risking their well-being. Photo by Mick Haupt. Normalcy has been put on an indefinite hiatus. Because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all public areas are closed. The…