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What is a Traditional Wedding?

What is a ‘Traditional’ Wedding?

Mitchell Sherman April 15, 2024

Marriages have been around for over 23,000 years, first starting as a way to ensure offspring in future generations. One of the most popular traditions that brides still participate in is the veil. This...

The Misunderstood and Divine Joan of Arc

The Misunderstood and Divine Joan of Arc

Ava Barnes April 15, 2024

Link to image St. Joan of Arc (Jeanna d’Arc), “Maiden of Orléans”, was only 19 years old when she was burnt at the stake after being accused of heresy, witchcraft, and violating divine law for...

Celebrity Connections

Celebrity Connections

Imme Warner April 15, 2024

Link to image In today’s world with social media and celebrity gossip blogs, it’s easy to know everything about your favorite movie star or music artist. But there are still some lesser known connections...

AI generated art is a problem.

AI generated art is a problem.

Gyselle Nieto-Zavala March 20, 2024

 What is AI? AI is an “Artificial Intelligence” created by digital software and technology. Different machines have different purposes. An example of a well-known AI-generated website is ChatGPT....

The Creation of Sonny Angels

The Creation of Sonny Angels

Ava Barnes March 6, 2024

Sonny Angels are 3-inch-tall Japanese mini figures that were “born” in May 2004 and first manufactured in 2005 by the company, Dreams Inc. Sonny Angel is the name of this little 2-year-old cherub who...

Flapper dresses (1923) fashion plates in high resolution published in Très Parisie. Original from The Rijksmuseum. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Personal style

Molly Graham March 4, 2024

Link to image Everyone has a personal style that reflects who they are and what they stand for. Even in a heavily influenced day and age, personal style is all around us and you can miss it when looking...

The Upsides of Owning a Cat

The Upsides of Owning a Cat

Tosh Gauger February 16, 2024

Link to image Around 33.9 - 65.5 million years ago, a creature by the name of Miacis roamed the earth with a plethora of very ancient animals. The Miacis often scavenged around for eggs and fruits,...

Seasonal Depression

Seasonal Depression

Natalie Granda Mejia January 2, 2024

Link To Image Up to 10% of people in the United States are affected by seasonal depression, depending on where they live. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that occurs at the same...

The Oppression Of Women’s Ideas Throughout History

The Oppression Of Women’s Ideas Throughout History

Kaeden Wise December 4, 2023

Link to image Throughout history, men have harmed women time and time again as we all know. The men mentioned below didn’t only harm the possibilities of them moving onto bigger and better things...

The BTK Killer

The BTK Killer

Wendy CruzGonzalez November 14, 2023

Link To Image Dennis Lynn Rader was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, on March 9, 1945, to Dorothea Mae Rader and William Elvin Rader. He grew up in Wichita and was the oldest of four sons. He enjoyed a seemingly...

The Family in the Basment

The Family in the Basment

Mitchell Sherman November 14, 2023

Link to image Josef Fritzl, a despicable man in Austria, held one of his four daughters captive in his basement for 24 years. Fritzl raped his own daughter, Elisabeth, thousands of times, leaving her...

The Legacy of Killdozer

The Legacy of Killdozer

Molly Graham November 14, 2023

Link to image Americans all know the 4th of July, but do you know the events that unfolded on the 4th of January 2004 and the significance it carries? “Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable...

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