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Killers Koroner: Ted Bundy

Sophia Schlesser, Writer November 18, 2024

Ted Bundy was a serial killer in the late 20th century.  Bundy was most well known for being a rapist and necrophiliac who has admitted to at least 30 murders. However, his actual victim count might be...

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The Symbolic Story of Daisy Brown 2nd Edition

Sebastian Marquez, Jr. Editor November 18, 2024

The last edition took us through the surface-level information provided in the series. However, there is far more than what is seen just by watching the series. A lot of context and information is derived...

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The Top 5 Fast Food Items

Anthony Leo, Writer November 18, 2024

Fast food is popular worldwide for its convenience, flavor, and affordability. While some options are more popular than others, five iconic fast food items have truly stood the test of time, satisfying...

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History of the World Series

Lucas Christopherson, Writer November 18, 2024

The World Series stands as the pinnacle of Major League Baseball (MLB), an iconic tradition that has defined the sport for over a century. Every fall, teams from the American League and the National League...

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What is the Lantern Festival?

Alexa Gonzalez, Writer November 18, 2024

The Shangyuan Festival, known as the Lantern Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese Calendar. The festival usually falls...

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The History and Origins of Halloween

Jay Grigg, Writer November 15, 2024

Halloween is a popular holiday celebrated every year on October 31st, promising a night of spooky fun and festivity. This tradition is enjoyed by people all over the world, including the United States,...

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House of 1000 Corpses: Summary and Review

Ava Barnes, Editor November 15, 2024

House of 1000 Corpses is a 2003 horror-comedy, written and directed by Rob Zombie. At its core, the film is about family: quirky and complicated. That, and a house full of dead bodies.  The film starts...

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Weird Food Combos I’d Defend With My Life

Nick Schiwegeraht, Writer November 15, 2024

I’ve eaten weird food combos for years, and every time I mention them, everyone makes fun of me! I'm here to debunk all the flimsy arguments against why my food choices are strange.  What is deemed...

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The Deadly State-Wide E. Coli Outbreak of 2024

Jorja Peyton, Jr. Editor November 15, 2024

In recent years, food safety has become a critical concern for consumers and companies, but especially restaurants that are part of a food chain.  One of the most recent incidents highlighting concerns...

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The Movie Scene: Coco

Camila Perez Hernandez, Writer November 14, 2024

Coco is a 2017 family/fantasy movie about a kid named Miguel. The movie starts with Miguel telling the story of his great-great-great grandmother Imelda, whose husband left her and her daughter Coco to...

Day of the Dead Around the World

Natalie Granda Mejia, Writer November 14, 2024

There is more to Day of the Dead than face paint and sugar skulls. Every year on November 1st and 2nd, many countries in Latin America celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, a holiday honoring your loved ones who...

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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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