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Comic: Presidents Day

Comic: Presidents Day

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

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Tech trap: How technology is short-circuiting the minds of today’s youth

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor February 13, 2025

In 2010, Apple’s iPad was released and gained extreme popularity almost instantly. Similarly, Generation Alpha also made their mark in 2010, with roughly four million children being born that year. Parents...

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Closet of hidden truths: Devastating effects of unconscious consumerism

Closet of hidden truths: Devastating effects of unconscious consumerism

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif February 11, 2025

In the early 1800s, new clothing was far from affordable. Without many of the advanced technologies we rely on today, garment work was labor intensive making clothing expensive. As newly made clothing...

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Comic: When snow means no school

Comic: When snow means no school

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

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Journey to the top: Reviewing Game of the Year “Black Myth: Wukong”

Coleman Crump, Guest Contributor January 13, 2025

“Black Myth: Wukong” had already won Game of the Year at Golden Joysticks and broken multiple world records by the time I purchased and played it. Although I was skeptical and had incredibly high expectations,...

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Centella sun uses a beautiful ocean blue color that catches my attention, creating an even cleaner experience. (Neal Clemens)

Centella Sun Serum: Worth it?

Emily Clemens, Guest Contributor January 10, 2025

Believe it or not sunscreen should be used daily and not just for a fun relaxing time at the beach. After lots of research and tiktok scrolling, I finally found an affordable sunscreen with great reviews...

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Pakapon Gibbons (10) reading Bardugo’s “Six of Crows,” which won the Best International Novel for Germany Fantasy Awards in 2018.

Bardugo’s thrilling must-read: “Six of Crows”

Pakapon Gibbons, Guest Contributor January 9, 2025

Following the original "Shadow and Bone” trilogy from its New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo published “Six of Crows” on Sept. 29, 2015. Set in the Grishaverse, a world full of individuals...

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Opening picture of “Wicked” pays homage to the classic tale, “The Wizard of Oz.”

“Wicked:” Worth the watch?

Read three unique perspectives about the "Wicked" movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

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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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A decorated Christmas tree can bring light and festivity to previously dull spaces, as well as act as a great source of entertainment.

Winter season reflections

Ardyn Lessner December 19, 2024

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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 day's worth of vegan recipes

Indulgent nourishment : A day’s 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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