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Women’s Rights in Cross Country

Addy Carl April 25, 2026

Link to Image Cross Country is definitely a sport many people dislike, only because people hate running, and cross country is all about running. Cross country became an official sport in this country...

Cannibalism Through The Ages

Mitchell Sherman February 5, 2026

Link to Image What is Cannibalism? Cannibalism is the act of a living being eating a member of the same species. While this happens often in nature, it is seen as very taboo in Human societies....

Clowns: A Deep Dive Part 1

Mitchell Sherman December 15, 2025

Link to Image History  Clowns have been a staple in rich communities for many centuries. Entertainment for the rich, but also to humiliate the poor and several minorities. That being said, many...

The Salem Witch Trials

Camila Hernandez Paniagua October 23, 2025

Link to Image In the medieval era in 1692, the Salem witch trials started. The trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft. These trials were caused by a complex...

How Do Cults Flourish

Mitchell Sherman October 20, 2025

  Image Link    What is a cult? Cult: usually a small group devoted to a person, idea, or philosophy. It’s important to know the “warning signs” of a cult, which will separate...

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Basketball

Lillian Rose, Writer June 2, 2025

Basketball is one of the biggest sports in the world and is known by many people. The invention of this sport occurred in the early 1800s. Unlike other popular sports, basketball is an all-American sport...

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Flag Football

Lillian Rose, Writer May 15, 2025

Flag football is a known sport that is a non-contact form of American football. It has a rich history and goes back for ages. This sport's origin goes back and is deeply rooted in traditional football,...

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The History of Typewriters

Mariana Herrera, Writer May 15, 2025

We use computers for many things. But before computers were invented, people used typewriters to type and print documents. In this article we will learn about the history of the typewriter, how a typewriter...

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Baseball

Lillian Rose, Writer May 7, 2025

Baseball is a sport that is loved and played by many around the world. This sport has long been known as "America’s pastime."  Baseball was not created in the United States, it was brought from the...

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The History of the Goth Subculture

Mitchell Sherman, Writer April 24, 2025

History  To begin, we need to understand where the “Goth” term came from. A group of Germanic tribes invaded Rome and made their culture “mainstream.” These people were called the Goths, and...

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Disneyland

Lillian Rose, Wr April 24, 2025

Disneyland is a fan favorite and a special place for all ages around the world. Disneyland is one of the most consistently populated amusement parks in the world and is located in Anaheim, California....

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Volleyball

Lillian Rose, Writr April 14, 2025

Volleyball is a sport that was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. He is the physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), which is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This sport...

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