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History of Umbrellas

Mariana Herrera, Writer December 5, 2024

Umbrellas seem like an ordinary object. We use them to avoid getting wet when it rains. How has this great invention changed over time? The word 'umbrella' comes from the Latin word 'umbra' which means...

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Empire of Mexico

Aidan Gonzalez, Writer December 4, 2024

Mexico is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, where the food is amazing, and the culture is beautiful. Mexico is a very nice place to travel to, but how did this magical nation start, and...

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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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History of Wingstop

Kalen Lindsey, Writer October 31, 2024

Wingstop is a super popular restaurant/fast food restaurant. They sell mainly chicken including tenders, wings, boneless wings, chicken sandwiches, sides of veggies, different options of fries, etc. They...

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History of Taco Bell

Kalen Lindsey, Writer October 14, 2024

Taco Bell is a worldwide food franchise with over 8,000 restaurants across 30 countries around the world. Taco Bell is Mexican-inspired food, however, some people say it should not be considered Mexican...

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Frank Sinatra Jr.’s Kidnapping

Fiona Swan, Writer September 30, 2024

Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped on December 8th, 1963. Frank Sinatra Jr. was a new singer. The two high school students who kidnapped him had been following the 19-year-old singer around towns and cities...

The Stonewall Rebellion of New York City

The Stonewall Rebellion of New York City

Kaeden Wise May 12, 2023

A routine NYPD raid of the local LGBTQ+ club, the Stonewall Inn, occurred on June 28th, 1969. The Stonewall Riots, or Stonewall Rebellion, were six days of protesting in response to the blatant homophobia...

Amelia Earhart And Her Disappearance

Amelia Earhart And Her Disappearance

Vanesa Garcia Vasquez May 12, 2023

Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. Earhart openly defied traditional gender roles from a young age. She played basketball, took a course on auto repair, and shortly attended...

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The Rise of Hitler

Jade Alderson October 17, 2022

Many people raise the question of why Hitler was such a horrible person. Many people are horrible. He was just put in charge. How did he get where he was though? Hitler was born on April 20th, 1889,...

The Holocaust: An Overview

Jade Alderson September 30, 2022

The Holocaust was a mass genocide event that happened shortly before and during WW2. Adolf Hilter was the main man in charge, and he was the one that began the holocaust. He became chancellor in 1933 which...

History of Feminism

History of Feminism

Kaeden Wise September 30, 2022

Feminism has a long and challenging history. French philosopher Charles Fourier coined the term feminism in 1837. The first attempt to organize a women’s rights movement was around July 1848 in Seneca...

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The Life of Aaron Burr; The Man Who Killed Hamilton

Lauren Kramer, Writer February 1, 2022

Aaron Burr was born on February 6, 1756, in Newark, New Jersey. His father, Aaron Burr Senior, was the president of the College of New Jersey and was a Presbyterian minister. His mother, Esther Edwards...

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