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The Overlooked Struggles of Working With Horses

The Overlooked Struggles of Working With Horses

Jamyson Dye, Journalist November 14, 2025

Working with horses: that’s something that not many people fully understand unless they’ve done it. But we’re not going to get too deep into that matter. Instead, we’re going to focus more on the...

Holiday Shopping: New Jellycat Releases!

Holiday Shopping: New Jellycat Releases!

Addisyn Rees, Journalist November 12, 2025

Stuffed animals are the most frequently bought gifts for loved ones. They’re loved by many and could make for a perfect companion. Jellycats, growing in popularity over the last couple of years,...

Is Nightmare Before Christmas A Halloween Or Christmas Movie?

Is Nightmare Before Christmas A Halloween Or Christmas Movie?

Emily Sieroslawski, Journalist November 7, 2025

I personally find Nightmare Before Christmas to be a classic movie. But most are not sure what season this movie fits into. Is it Christmas? Or is it Halloween? I interviewed many students and teachers...

Spirit Christmas?

Spirit Christmas?

Jamyson Dye, Journalist November 7, 2025

You’ve probably heard of Spirit Halloween. However, you probably haven’t heard of this thing called Spirit Christmas - yes, it’s a real thing.  The reason you probably haven’t heard of it is...

Avoidant Attachment

Avoidant Attachment

Lucca Anderson, Journalist November 3, 2025

Attachment can look many different ways. You can be attached to someone emotionally, you can have an anxious attachment, a secure attachment, or a disorganized attachment. There are many different ways...

How Does Media Affect Perspective?

How Does Media Affect Perspective?

Jamyson Dye, Journalist October 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered how the media people consume affect how they see the world? Well you probably wouldn’t be alone. Let’s jump into that. First off, what even is media? According to Dictionary.com,...

History of Halloween: How Did It Begin?

History of Halloween: How Did It Begin?

Addisyn Rees, Journalist October 31, 2025

Halloween falls on October 31, and has been around for over 2000 years (Pérez). Halloween today is known for spooky activities, pumpkin patches, carving pumpkins, haunted corn mazes, and more. What some...

How The Jack O' Lantern Got Its Glow

How The Jack O’ Lantern Got Its Glow

Nichole Palmer, Journalist October 30, 2025

Before pumpkins were associated with Halloween, we carved something a lot less orange… and a lot smellier.  The Legend of ‘Stingy Jack’ The legend of the Jack O’ Lanterns started in 18th-century...

The Dark Conspiracies That Haunt Halloween

The Dark Conspiracies That Haunt Halloween

Shine Jerome, Journalist October 30, 2025

Every October, the world seems to return to normal.  The leaves turn a beautiful brown and orange, and the cool breeze soothes through the freshly wet lawn. Until night falls–pumpkins grin from porches,...

Grudges: Why People Don’t Always Forgive and Forget

Grudges: Why People Don’t Always Forgive and Forget

Lucca Anderson, Journalist October 24, 2025

Have you ever been in a situation where you can’t “forgive and forget” something even if it’s something you usually tend to do? Well, this is called holding a grudge. And you may do it without...

Chappell Roan Concert of October 10th

Chappell Roan Concert of October 10th

Jamyson Dye, Journalist October 24, 2025

You’ve probably heard of Chappell Roan, or at least one of her songs. Considering two of her most played songs are “HOT TO GO” and “Pink Pony Club,” there’s quite the chance you’ve at least...

The Return of Vintage Fashion

The Return of Vintage Fashion

Shine Jerome, Journalist October 22, 2025

If you scroll down TikTok or walk down the hallway lately, you probably know something surprising: fashion looks a lot like it did before most of us were born, from baggy jeans of the '90s to Hollister...

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