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Heritage Edition – The Legacy of Greta Thunberg

Priscilla Solorio, Writer June 8, 2022

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish 19-year-old climate activist, who first got her start back in 2018 when she was fifteen and was protesting outside of the Swedish Parliament holding a sign that read, “School...

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Heritage Edition – The Tradition of Throwing Graduation Caps

Lauren Kramer, Writer June 8, 2022

A senior throwing their graduation cap is the moment that marks the end of one life and the beginning of another. This moment happens in most high schools and universities at the end of the year, meant...

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Heritage Edition – The Haunting of Oregon’s Past

Micaela Gaither, Editor In Chief June 8, 2022

The ghost of Oregon’s past hides in the corners of our history, silent but ever-present. It haunts the streets and reminds us of the legacy left by settlers and how to grow past their legacy of mistakes.  As...

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Heritage Edition – Spain’s Festivals

Belen Garcia, Writer June 8, 2022

Spain is well known for its good weather, beaches, and gastronomy. Something that also stands out a lot is the atmosphere of its cities every time there is a holiday, no matter if it is national, regional,...

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Heritage Edition – Our Cultural Dilemma

Raquel Gonzalez Lopez, Writer June 8, 2022

We’ve gathered history dating all the way back to 3.3 million years ago to the present time. It’s undeniable that history created who we are today. Unfortunately, most of our ancestors' existence goes...

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Heritage Edition – Cinco de Mayo

Zanderlynn Almendra, Writer June 8, 2022

Traditions are celebrated all over the world. In America, the 4th of July is celebrated. In Scotland, a big tradition is dancing and eating while telling stories (“What Are Scottish Traditions?”)....

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Heritage Edition – The Tradition of Storytelling

Ava Rapport, Writer June 8, 2022

From The Tortoise and the Hare to Harry Potter, humans have always told stories. In every culture, around the globe, some form of storytelling developed. People tell stories to entertain or inform, even...

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Heritage Edition – Holiday Traditions Around the World

Cadynce Harmon, Writer June 8, 2022

We’ve all heard of that one man in a red suit who flies around on Christmas Eve night and delivers presents to every boy and girl around the globe. Well, that’s our tradition. Traditions are in place...

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Heritage Edition – The Day of the Dead

Litzy Gonzlaez Rosas, Writer June 8, 2022

We all heard about the Day of the Dead and some of us even celebrate the  Day of the Dead (History.com). The Day of the Dead is a global holiday and tradition for the hispanic community. The Day of the...

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Truth Beneath Egypt’s Art

Raquel Gonzalez Lopez, Writer May 23, 2022

When envisioning Egypt, it’s expected to ponder over the Great Sphinx of Giza, Hieroglyphs, and the Nile River. Above all, they are known for their vast pyramids, opulent clothing, complex language,...

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The Walmart Effect

Priscilla Solorio, Writer May 8, 2022

Walmart is one of the most well-known and successful retail stores in the United States. 90% of Americans have a Walmart within 10 miles of where they live. The company has 140 million shoppers a week...

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The Mary Celeste

Cadynce Harmon, Writer May 8, 2022

The Mary Celeste: a ship that set off from Nova Scotia on November 7, 1872, but unfortunately never arrived at its destination. The vessel was discovered by Captain David Morehouse, who had left Nova Scotia...

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