“The beast in me has had to learn to live with pain and how to shelter from the rain and in the twinkle of an eye might have to be restrained.” – “The Beast in Me” by Nick Lowe. Freshman Carina Escobar Ortiz is ready to begin her freshman year, hoping for a fun time and building friendships. Despite facing unfortunate life events, Carina is excited to take on new challenges, take photos and write stories. She enjoys free time and meeting new people when she gets the chance.