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The Invention of Airplanes

Mariana Herrera, Writer April 1, 2025

Since the beginning of time, people have been inspired by things in nature. Humans have wanted to fly like birds, and it took a lot of experiments to finally develop the airplane. According to Britannica's...

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The Little Mermaid

Lillian Rose, Writer April 1, 2025

The Little Mermaid is a movie that originated in the year 1836 by Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen was known for creating plenty of movies, which have led to now being some of the most famous Disney movies...

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The Movie Scene: Home Alone

Camila Perez Hernandez, Writer March 31, 2025

Home Alone is a 1990, 1 hour and 43 minutes long movie about a kid, Kevin, who gets forgotten by his family and left home alone. The movie starts with a fake cop trying to find the house's owner, but everyone...

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Inconsistent Sonic Characterization Over the Years – Part 3: Amy

Nick Schiwegeraht, Writer March 31, 2025

Just like the beloved sidekick Tails, Amy also plays a cliche role for the hero, Sonic himself. Amy's purpose is to be a love interest to Sonic. Introduced in Sonic CD, Amy chased him around, mainly to...

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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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