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“Why do we Hello?” by Teresa DiFalco. The two women sitting in the center of the painting are DiFalco and her sister. The vase holds six flowers, representative of each person in DiFalco’s family. The window tucked away into the background is a keyhole hiding a cross within it, revealing DiFalco’s perception of religion and its effect on her relationship with her family. The image taken is completely credited to Teresa DiFalco.

Teresa DiFalco and the legacy of Surrealism

Cameryn Allen December 20, 2024

Italian painter Teresa DiFalco provides her insights on her chosen artistic style, Surrealism. This unconventional style of art, which disregards the conventions of traditional realism and contemporary...

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PJ’s Coffee offers a variety of beverages, beignets and bakery items for their customers.

PJ’s Coffee: New flavors for the holiday season

Julianna Sweatman December 16, 2024

Each holiday season is accompanied by its own flavors. After Thanksgiving, shops shift away from the classic pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon flavors towards those more associated with Christmas. Being...

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Indulgent nourishment : A days worth of vegan recipes

Indulgent nourishment : A days worth of vegan recipes

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif December 12, 2024
Your favorite indulgent dishes don't have to include meat. In fact, they don't have to include any animal products at all! Try out these four vegan recipes, one for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. They're better for your body and better for the planet. Enjoy!
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Fall season reflections

Fall was a time for warmth, laughter, and time spent with loved ones. Before transitioning into the winter season, it’s important to reflect on autumn as a faceted season that can be explored through many perspectives.
Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

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House of Bread customers look around at the bakery’s options to decide what to purchase.

House of Bread: New flavors and fall spirit

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Each year, the start of fall marks a change in drinks desserts away from tropical flavors and towards those more associated with the colder months. To get into the fall spirit, I made a trip to House of...

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The interior of Magic Cup features a city design on the wall, lots of seating options and plants placed throughout the shop.

Magic Cup: Diverse and uniquely flavored bubble drinks

Julianna Sweatman October 21, 2024

Magic Cup is a popular boba shop in McKinney with a 4.5 star rating from 482 Google Reviews. Their menu features a large selection of drinks including smoothies, coffees, frappes and many different types...

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New York City’s street view from the Vessel features a mix of urban and natural scenery.

Museums as architectural mirrors: Reflecting urban identity through art

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

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Comic: Top 5 Homecoming highlights

Comic: Top 5 Homecoming highlights

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2024

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From catwalk to closet: A prediction of trends from New York Fashion Week

From catwalk to closet: A prediction of trends from New York Fashion Week

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif September 25, 2024

As New York Fashion Week has come to an end, the fashion community is left to analyze and predict trends for the upcoming season. As the trend cycle is always repeating, new elements are added every season...

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Comic: College research step-by-step guide

Comic: College research step-by-step guide

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2024

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A New York Fashion Week minute

A New York Fashion Week minute

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2024

The start of fall symbolizes change, comfort, and abundance, but in New York City, fall means fashion.  On Sept. 6, New York Fashion week declared its official start with brands such as Brandon Maxwell,...

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