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Biography of Nelson Mandela

Aidan Gonzalez March 20, 2025

Nelson Mandela, a name engraved in history, was a truly remarkable and inspirational man. Growing up poor in a small family, going to prison, to ending up as president of South Africa and helping the world...

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Inspiration to be a Veterinarian

Kalen Lindsey, Writer March 20, 2025

I have wanted to be a veterinarian for quite a while, most of my life, actually. Usually, as a kid when you say you want to be something, it's just a phase and you end up forgetting or just finding something...

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Feminism Isn’t Man-Hating Pt. 1

Natalie Maciel March 20, 2025

Feminism is a word tied back to negative connotations in modern society today. Where did this movement come from? The first wave of known feminism reaches back to the Seneca Falls convention in 1848 where...

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Inconsistent Sonic Characterization Over the Years Pt. 2: Tails

Nick Schiwegeraht, Writer March 20, 2025

Every superhero has a fun-loving sidekick, helping them take down the main villain, covering their weaknesses, and aiding with smoothly saving the day. For the Sonic franchise, that sidekick fighting beside...

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Beverages

Anthony Leo, Writer January 29, 2025

There are many choices for beverages such as soda, tea, juice, milk, coffee, sports drinks, and water. These beverages are in everyone’s lives. It not only gives hydration to your body but also pleasure...

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How The Beatles Came to Be

Imogene Warner, Writer January 28, 2025

From international classics, song ballads, and hit dance music, the Beatles made it all. As one of history's most iconic and influential bands, the Beatles have forever changed music and pop culture. The...

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The History of Clocks

Mariana Herrera, Writer January 28, 2025

What time is it? That's easy, just look at a clock. But how did people know what time it was before clocks were invented?  Ancient civilizations came up with many ways to tell the time. Early time-keeping...

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The Killer Koroner: Lizzie Borden

Sophia Schlesser, Writer January 28, 2025

Lizzie Andrew Borden was born on July 19th, 1860 in Fall River Massachusetts, United States. Lizzie was suspected of killing her father and stepmother Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892. The Lizzie Borden...

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Ranking Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks

Jimena Garcia, Writer January 28, 2025

Zendaya - This celebrity 100% had the best outfit in my opinion. The orange color suits her face very, very well. I love the whole detailing in her dress. It wasn’t so extra but also wasn’t so...

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The Paris Catacombs

Jorja Peyton, Jr. Editor January 28, 2025

When people think of Paris, France, they think of a classy city with cute shops, bakeries, and museums, basically the Paris “stereotype.” I am here to tell you about one not-so-classy, or cute, part...

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The Movie Scene: Barbie

January 23, 2025

Barbie is a one-hour and 54-minute long movie that teaches about the struggles that women go through all over the world. Barbie starts by telling us that before Barbies were invented, women were stuck...

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I Love The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Natalie Maciel, Writer January 22, 2025

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a book written in 1999 by Stephen Chbosky and a popular 2012 movie. The story follows a 14-year-old boy named Charlie as he enters his first year of high school. It follows...

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