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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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The Come-Up of the Detroit Lions: A New Era of Hope

Lucas Christopherson, Writer December 4, 2024

The Detroit Lions have long been one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, but not for the reasons fans might hope. With a history marked by decades of underperformance, the Lions were often seen as...

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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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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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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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The History of the Miami Dolphins

Lucas Van Dyke, Editor November 6, 2024

The Miami Dolphins are one of the most well-known teams in the NFL, with a history full of great players and unforgettable moments. The team was founded in 1965 by Joe Robbie and actor Danny Thomas, and...

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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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The History of Volleyball

Alexa Gonzalez, Writer October 4, 2024

Volleyball is a game played by two teams with six players on each side, in which the players use their hands to hit the ball back and forth over a high net, trying to make the ball hit the ground of their...

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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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