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Abortion: Legislative Ovary-Action

Jessica Shepard, Resources Editor May 20, 2019

If you haven’t heard whispers of the word “abortion” within the past few weeks, it’s probably because you haven’t glanced at a single’ source of media -- it’s the topic on everyone’s mind,...

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Perception of Astrology

Sierra Mejia, Writer May 17, 2019

Astrology is surrounded by controversy. People often think about if it’s real or if it's all just fun and games. Lots of people have a different outlook on what it truly means to them. There are even...

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The March of May for Pay

Dulce Solis Hernandez, Writer May 17, 2019

Teachers, the people who provide the next generation with the knowledge they need in order to go on to the next grade, do not get paid enough. Nor do they get paid the amount they deserve. Sometimes it's...

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Opinion: Billionaires Can Save the Planet

Alondra Pineda, Writer May 17, 2019

Our planet is dying and we are hardly doing anything about it. Climate change is happening and since 1906 the average temperature has been increasing, which means the Earth is getting hotter, and fast....

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How-to Plan a Graduation Party

Reed Cunningham, Writer May 17, 2019

Graduation is quickly approaching for the senior class of 2019. Now is the time to celebrate. The weeks following after June 1st are a time to be close to friends and family. Maybe you know someone that’s...

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Meme of the Week: Unsettled Tom

Kailey Buttram, Writer May 17, 2019

Unsettled Tom, often referred to as Traumatized Tom or Concerned Tom, is a meme created from 1940 childhood cartoon Tom and Jerry where the tomcat has an expression of concern or confusion. Though it is...

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Food Bacchanalia: S’mores

Madison Rich, Writer May 17, 2019

As you are camping you have probably heard “Let's make s'mores!” Now I don't know about you but… that's music to my ears! The thought of eating a mouth-watering, melted, chewy desert is amazing. S’mores:...

Creative Writing: Another One Dead

Creative Writing: Another One Dead

Micaela Gaither, Writer May 17, 2019

  Four years ago a tragedy occurred. The tragedy was covered up, but there was a journal found.   March 17th   The swim team hadn’t been practicing all winter. Our state...

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Sexual Assault and the U.S. Military

Rain Wiggins, Writer May 17, 2019

This can happen at any time, any place and you still probably wouldn’t even know it.  It happens at parties, at schools, in churches, literally anywhere. Sexual assault is everywhere and it shouldn’t...

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The Anguished Man

Luis Martinez, Writer May 17, 2019

The Anguished Man is supposedly a haunted painting. This painting is currently owned by Sean Robinson, given to him by his grandmother, having the belief of the painting as being cursed. It is not known...

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Kim Kardashian West Wants to be a Lawyer

Dulce Solis Hernandez, Writer May 17, 2019

Kim Kardashian West wants to become a lawyer, and although she can be controversial and has made some shocking remarks, this can actually be a good thing. But of course, people are gonna have their opinion...

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At The Plate

Hailey Yon, Writer May 17, 2019

Anxiety. It sucks. It gets in the way of living my everyday life, whether I’m just sitting in class, taking a test, or playing sports. Anxiety makes me feel shaky and jittery. My heart just starts racing...

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