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Why Owning a Pet is Good For You

Morgan Cottrill, Writer March 9, 2020

Some people say that owning a pet guarantees that you will be happier and overall be a better person. I can see how one might think that, but is it true? Besides having a fun animal friend what are the...

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Upcoming Movies in 2020

Joselyn Gonzalez, Writer March 9, 2020

 Movies have evolved through the years and have become more relevant, diverse, and overall offer great entertainment. 2019 movies were perfect examples of all those factors. One award-winning movie that...

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Red Roses

Jaycob Davis, Writer March 9, 2020

In a world of black and white, we chose to see color, to see the other. Seeing things in a way that no one else had thought could be forever, a temporary vision enabled by the overwhelming feeling of falling...

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Why Swimming is the Best Sport

Cody Martinez, Writer March 9, 2020

Swimming is one of the most popular sports in the world, it has a massive following and is super healthy for you, although it still gets overlooked by sports like soccer, football, and even cricket. After...

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Why It’s Beneficial For School to Start at Nine

Jennifer Campos, Writer March 9, 2020

Schools should be aware of how much the students need extra time to do sports, homework and other personal events. Sometimes students don’t get enough sleep to even pay attention to the teachers which...

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LEGO City Residents Still in Uproar After Medical Mistreatment Case Goes Silent for Weeks

Thong Nguyen, Feature and Opinion Editor March 9, 2020

On February 6th, 2020 a man fell into the LEGO City River at exactly 8:24am. What should have been a coordinated and organized rescue attempt turned into a three week protest and the entire city government...

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Leap Year

Gwendolyn Woods, Writer March 9, 2020

Almost every four years we have an extra 24 hours in the year, in the form of February 29th, which is known as “Leap.” These extra 24 hours ensure that the sun stays in line. While the modern calendar...

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