How to stay true to your New Year’s resolution
Kristina Powlen, Staff writer
January 19, 2018
I was speaking to a friend of mine the other day and I asked him if he had made any New Year’s resolutions. He said no, but that he tries to achieve a goal every day. He continued saying how he found it ironic that in the month of January, when he would go to the gym, it would be jam packed, then fe...
Yuri on Ice Surprises Millions
January 19, 2018
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On Oct. 5, 2016, Yuri on Ice made its first premier on the anime viewing site Crunchyroll. It was available to all Crunchyroll members except in Japan and China. The world was shocked by how this sports anime breaks gender roles in the sports world, supports non-traditional same sex couples, and focuses on t...
Movies to keep an eye out for in 2018
January 17, 2018
2017 was a great year for movies, and 2018 is looking to be even better. With stellar releases planned such as Incredibles 2 and Black Panther, we can hardly wait for these flicks. Keep your eyes peeled for these sure-to-be-great movies. (If you want to see the trailers, just click on the title!) Note: ...
The First Snowfall
Kristina Powlen, Staff writer
December 14, 2017
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Winter is officially here and when winter comes, the weather changes with it. When that first snowfall comes, are you excited, scared, happy, or angry? It is indeed a beautiful sight to see, but with that beautiful sight comes all sorts of different emotions. Everyone has their own opinion when it c...
Best gifts vs. worst gifts
Dacota Shockley and Holly Cosgray
December 14, 2017
Filed under Feature, Student Life
Best Gifts: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for eating, spending time with family, and giving gifts. Christmas is mostly known for the time that we receive and give gifts to friends, family, and coworkers. The average person will spend about $805.00 on Christmas gifts. These gifts range from ve...
Let’s pause and buy a goat
Emily Hudson, Editor
December 11, 2017
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In this time of bustling around in comfy parkas from store to store, it is easy to forget about anyone besides yourself. We all fall victim to the excitement of lights, music, and presents during the month of December, but let’s hit pause for a moment and remember everything else. Did you notice a fellow s...
Gifts for any musician under $50
Seth Mesaros, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
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Have you ever had that one person during Christmas that you can never find a gift for because they play music, and even if you do find a gift it ends up costing way over your budget? Well, here's a little list of great priced gifts for your musical friends and family members. A guitar player is always...
Top Five Best Christmas Movies
Hannah McCleskey, Staff Writer and Videographer
December 1, 2017
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With the end of Thanksgiving comes a wave of Christmas related everything. Radio stations blast Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas, shopping malls and supermarkets are decked with creative festive displays, and the Christmas spirit slowly sets in. Some people might even find their spirits of the...
Why does choosing presents get harder with age?
Jordan Ladd, staff writer
December 1, 2017
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“What do you want for Christmas?” It’s the age old question asked by relatives, friends, and the big man in red. When we were little, we would reply with: “I want a pony!” or, “I want a GI Joe action figure!” Or perhaps maybe we were a bit more imaginative, saying, “I want a purple stuf...
How to succeed in finals week
Kristina Powlen, Staff writer
December 1, 2017
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Finals week is the one week every student dreads. Test after test, it’s an endless cycle. Break is so close, yet so far away. Finals week, however, is not meant to be feared or despised, but rather, to be faced as the last few strides to the completion of one semester. If students properly prepare an...
