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A lifetime of mindfulness

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor February 1, 2022

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, friend, poet, and the “father of mindfulness” passed away on Jan. 22 at the age of 95.  The name may be familiar to some, as his many famous...

Transgender representation in media must change

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

Understanding transgender stories and how the media presents them needs to change drastically.   I recently was able to see a portion of ALOK’s performance. ALOK is an internationally acclaimed...

Is space tourism for human exploration or exploitation?

Iman Alrashid, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

Have you ever thought of taking a vacation to outer space?  For me, I have dreamed of going to outer space and dancing on the moon since I was a little girl. I didn't think how much the trip would...

COVID-19 rules in Switzerland compared to the United States

Asime Ibraimi, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

Even if you don’t follow the news, you must have heard or experienced the new and relaxed CDC rules with regard to COVID safety protocols.  The United States has struggled with decision making for...

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Our View: Evolving thoughts on learning platforms

Sherra Owino, Copy Editor February 1, 2022

There isn’t much debate that each person has their own way of learning. The mentality of “one size fits all” just doesn’t work when it comes to acquiring knowledge. A common conversation involves...

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Learning from space

Taleise Lawrence, Copy Editor January 18, 2022

Space is the coolest thing ever. When I was little, I wanted to be an astronaut so bad. I read every single book about space that I could get my hands on. My sister would hear every tiny fact that I learned;...

What makes me hate COVID so much

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor January 18, 2022

As I write this on the 10th day of having COVID, I can firmly say, COVID sucks. It’s not even the nasty congestion that comes with it, or the cough on repeat, the fever of 101 or the body aches that...

How to survive going back to school

Mary SeGall, Staff Writer January 18, 2022

Springtime is around the corner, and you know what that means, don’t you? School, of course! The pressure of going back to school can be overwhelming for sure with having to get up early for class, possible...

Windows 11 update countdown

Stuart Pate, News Editor January 18, 2022

It’s late at night. I’ve promised my editor a review of Windows 11 but have just asked for my second deadline extension. I’m having difficulty putting my thoughts into words. I’m writing this piece...

Celebrate your New Years Resolution

New Years Resolutions, are they worth it?

Mary SeGall, Staff Writer January 18, 2022

Over the course of history every year on New Year’s Eve, millions of people across the globe make resolutions to make the coming year better than the last! Some make resolutions to be more productive...

Winter Activities

Winter activities you can enjoy on a budget

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief December 8, 2021

Thinking of fun things to do during the winter can be hard. No one wants to go outside because it’s cold but being inside can become repetitive after some time. Activities that can be done outside of...

Christmas season

Mixed thoughts on the holiday season

Taleise Lawrence, Copy Editor December 8, 2021

Here are my opinions on the upcoming Christmas season: Music  I have a soft spot for Christmas music. When I was little, my sister and I would take time off from school to help our mom bake...

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