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Benefits of Owning a Cat

Anthony Leo, Writer April 30, 2025

Owning a cat can be a great experience for first-time pet owners. They offer emotional support, health benefits, and companionship. Even though they seem like independent animals, cats can form strong...

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How to Help the Environment

Mariana Herrera, Writer April 28, 2025

Imagine you are walking through a nice park. You are enjoying the nature around you, but then you see a plastic wrapper on the ground. Do you pick it up and put it in a nearby trash can, or do you just...

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The Benefits of Owning a Dog

Anthony Leo, Writer April 24, 2025

Bringing a dog into your home is a decision that can change your daily life in tons of ways. Dogs are more than just pets. They are best friends, sources of unconditional love, and can be protectors. The...

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Rare Pets

April 21, 2025

We all know and love animals; some of us even own them, but here are some animals that are not the usual house pets. Opossum: Opossums aren't that big; they are only about 2.5 feet and live for 2-4...

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Places in China

Aidan Gonzalez, Writer April 17, 2025

In China, there are so many cool things to do. In Datong, you can go to the Hanging Temple of Hengshan, a beautiful temple on the side of a mountain, and not many people know about this place because of...

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Migration and Hibernation

Mariana Herrera, Writer December 27, 2024

When the weather turns colder, animals have to get ready for winter. Animals have found ways to survive the cold winter. Some migrate while others hibernate. What is the difference between hibernation...

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Stellar Evolution!

Sophia Schlesser, Writer December 26, 2024

Astronomy and stars have so many moving parts and little details, so for this article, I want to focus on stars and how the elements of the world are made. To start the deep dive on stars and astronomy...

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Why Do the Leaves Change Color?

Mariana Herrera, Writer December 3, 2024

Autumn is a very beautiful season. The weather gets cooler, and the trees' leaves change color. This season is a time to enjoy nature and the holidays. Have you ever wondered why the leaves change color? The...

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Dandelion Seeds

Ava Rapport, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2024

When the aging dandelion curls up, transferring its remaining essence into seeds, does it know why? It is dying, but unlike most flowers, it does not simply wilt or wither, alone and forgotten. It does...

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Facts About my Top 10 Favorite Snakes

Jimena Garcia, Writer November 1, 2024

Gray rat snake: These snakes are non-venomous. They help manage the rodent population by consuming small mice, rats, voles, etc. They lay from 5 to 27 eggs in one clutch. They live from 10 to 15 years...

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Why Bats Are Cute

Mariana Herrera, Writer October 14, 2024

Bats are amazing mammals. They fly and are really cute. Though often associated with Halloween, these animals are very important.   Bats are Good for the Environment.  Bats help the environment...

The Monarch Butterflies

The Monarch Butterflies

Prisma Chavez, Writer June 6, 2024

Monarch butterflies are some of the most fascinating and recognizable insects around thanks to their bright orange and black wings and their incredible migratory journey. These butterflies go through an...

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