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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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Things To Do In Oregon

Leslie Garcia, Writer May 8, 2022

Do you live in Oregon and like visiting different places? There are many places that you can visit in Oregon without having to travel too far. This can be beneficial if you are wanting to go somewhere...

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The Luna Moth

Litzy Gonzlaez Rosas, Writer April 22, 2022

Have you ever heard of an interesting moth? It's called the Luna Moth, but they are also called the American Moon Moth. Luna Moths are one of the biggest moths in North America such as in Eastern Texas...

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Earth Day

Leslie Garcia, Writer April 22, 2022

What is Earth Day? Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is celebrated in honor of the birth of the modern environmental movement during the 1970s. Why is it celebrated? It is celebrated because many people...

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4th of July

Zanderlynn Almendra, Writer April 22, 2022

Americans have many holidays that we celebrate. We have holidays during winter and fall, like Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. We also celebrate Easter during spring. During the summer when it’s...

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Febrero 14 – Dia sin inmigrantes

Jocelyn Ornelas Lopez, Writer March 14, 2022

El racismo es algo que ahorita está muy fuerte en los Estados Unidos. Entonces para que las personas vieran un impacto, se hizo un movimiento, El día sin inmigrantes. En febrero 14 alrededor de los Estados...

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2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

Litzy Gonzlaez Rosas, Writer March 14, 2022

It was a normal Friday on the northeast coast of Honshu in Japan. The day was March 11, 2011, and everything was normal and nothing would happen. One thing the people knew was that an earthquake would...

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The Controversy of Controversy

Micaela Gaither, Editor In Chief March 14, 2022

Imagine a world in grey. All color is gone, and all people are the same. Matched thought for thought. Base models lacking any differences. Anything out of ordinary in this grey tone world is ridiculed...

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My Favorite World Leader: Jacinda Ardern

Lucie Carriker, Editor March 14, 2022

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fan of nearly everything that comes from New Zealand. Sometimes I even bring a plush kiwi bird (gifted to me by one of my dearest friends) to school with me to represent...

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The Lacey Act Amendment And Why You Should Care

Gwendolyn Janik, Writer March 14, 2022

The American Competes Act is a 3610-page long bill that mainly addresses the guidelines and funding of research such as energy production, biotechnology, and neutron scattering. Inside these 3610 pages...

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