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The Stigma of Mental Illnesses

Danielle Murray, Media Manager October 18, 2020

In 2017, it was estimated that 792 million people suffer from some kind of mental or substance disorder; that is about 10.7% of the total population on Earth. Despite the high percentage of those affected...

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Living With An Unwelcome Roommate, Part 2: Student Thoughts

Micaela Gaither, Series Editor October 18, 2020

It’s been a rough year, starting with fires in Australia, the loss of a major basketball star, a pandemic that shook the world, to the fires in our own state of Oregon. With these drastic changes, we’ve...

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Why COVID-19 Could Take Over Winter 2020

Monique Rosas, Editor October 18, 2020

The United States has been struggling through a pandemic for seven months now. The concern is the winter months might cause a spike in COVID-19 cases. Historically the country has suffered from different...

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Marty’s Place: The Safe Haven

Amelie Verlinden, Resources Editor October 18, 2020

It’s no secret that every dog lover out there wants their best friend to live a healthy and happy life until it is their time to go. Unfortunately, for the senior dogs who have not been adopted yet,...

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Artist Profile: Giveon

Jelani Dupon, Writer October 18, 2020

Giveon Dezmann Evans, or better known as just Giveon, is an American singer and songwriter. Born February 2nd, 1995, Giveon is making noise in the music industry. He is best known for his feature on Drake’s...

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President Trump Contracting COVID-19

Tabitha Fitzgerald, Writer October 18, 2020

On October 2nd, 2020, President Donald Trump revealed that he and First Lady, Melania Trump, had tested positive for Covid-19, just three days after attending the First Presidential Debate against former...

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Soccer is Shifting to Europe

Paige Everson, Writer October 18, 2020

Portland Thorns FC announced the transfer of defender Ellie Carpenter to Division 1 Féminine club Olympique Lyonnais. Ellie Carpenter signed with Thorns FC in 2018. First, it was midfielder Samantha...

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History of Soccer

Ailene Dominguez, Writer October 18, 2020

Have you ever wondered how a sport became a sport? Well, if you were, you are in luck today. I will talk about how soccer became a sport. For the people who don't quite understand how to play soccer, I...

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College vs. Taking a Gap Year

Grace Hertel, Writer October 18, 2020

This article is all about college vs… taking a gap year. We will be having the same five main categories because be honest they are the most important aspects. So first up we will have your future career....

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The Rise and Fall of the Rotary Engine

Nathan Beck, Writer October 18, 2020

When you hear the word engine, what do you think of it? The average person probably would have pictured a block with a few pistons, but that is not always the case. In 1929 german engineer Felix Wankel...

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Artist Profile: Nicki Minaj

Metzli Cervantes, Writer October 18, 2020

Onika Tanya Maraj, best known as Nicki Minaj, is a female hip hop/rap artist and songwriter, she was born on December 8th, 1982 in Saint James Trinidad and Tobago. When she turned 5 she moved to Queens...

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Kendrick Johnson

Gabriella Ruiz, Writer October 18, 2020

CW: Violence On January 11, 2013, the body of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found at Lowndes County High School in a horrifying state. Upside down in a rolled-up gym mat, the scene was unbelievable.  It...

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