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How Much Caffeine Are You Drinking?

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor February 15, 2024

Military Appreciation Month

Military Appreciation Month

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor May 26, 2023

May is Military appreciation month, a time to recognize the individuals who have fought, served and continue to serve the country. This time is also used to appreciate the families of these brave men and...

What to do locally this summer:

What to do locally this summer:

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor May 23, 2023

Summer is the time to get out and have fun, but it can be overwhelming to try to find activities to do, especially budget friendly ones. Here is a collections of local outings that can help with filling...

Artwork by Kylie Odom

Psychiatric shortages cause concern for mental health crisis

Faith Casey, Editor April 15, 2023

Shortages of psychiatric beds, workers and medications have surged in the midst of high mental health care demand. There’s an estimated acute level shortage of 8.9 beds per 100,000 adults and a subacute...

Everything, Everywhere All at the Oscars

Everything, Everywhere All at the Oscars

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor March 24, 2023

The Oscars have come back once again to present the best films of the year, from show-stopping sequels such as “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” to great original films...

Save the Bees!

Save the Bees!

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor March 8, 2023

Winter is ending, and on the second Sunday of March the nation will spring forward. Flowers will start to bloom, temperatures will rise and our friendly neighborhood pollinators will return. Unfortunately,...

Natural disasters, do you have  a plan?

Natural disasters, do you have a plan?

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor February 16, 2023

On February 6, Turkey and Syria experienced a  7.8 magnitude earthquake resulting in a death toll of  33,000, claiming the title of one of the worst natural disasters in history. Although far away,...

Breaking stereotypes, New Year's resolutions

Breaking stereotypes, New Year’s resolutions

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor January 11, 2023

You know that little voice inside of your head that says,“Oh, I’ll just start at the beginning of the new year,” or, “It’s ok, I’ll start on Monday,” or, “New year, new me.”  But when...

Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving and is traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Retail stores are open all day to offer highly-promoted discounts. About 13% of all sales throughout the year take place during the Black Friday weekend.

Black Friday Statistics

Carly Hall, Staff Reporter December 9, 2022

How much has your favorite Thanksgiving foods increased?

How much has your favorite Thanksgiving foods increased?

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor November 24, 2022

The turkey isn’t the only thing inflated this year, these holiday food prices are at their peak this Thanksgiving. Holiday dinner increased 40% over the last two years, according to the American Farm...

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