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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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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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The History of Witchcraft

Lily Pliske October 8, 2020

The Salem witch trials began in the spring of 1962 in Salem, Massachusetts. When a group of girls said the devil had possessed them. They went on to accuse several women in their village of witchcraft....

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The History of Diversity

Jess Winkler, Writer February 12, 2020

Diversity has been a problem for a very long time. We have been through thick and thin just to get to the point we are today. The history of when people were welcome and accepted is a very long list that...

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The American Revolution

Jess Winkler, Writer January 20, 2020

With Betsy Ross’s flag held high and soldiers slowly taking the high ground, we won the battle against Britain in Yorktown with many casualties and hard work leading up to the fight. In order to understand...

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Greek to Roman

Jess Winkler, Writer October 13, 2019

Greece and Rome have been at each other's throats for as long as Rome has been Rome. The Roman people were originally known as Etruscans until the Latins kicked them out. Rome has been to war with Greece...

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