Spiritualification

A photo of the window in the cabin with a traditional Sri Lanka Buddha outside. | Photo by Hannah Field Nov 5. 2025 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Names have been changed in this story to protect the privacy of those involved. Wellness tourism: one of the most...

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Gaming on the mind

A photo of a gaming setup with the game “Stardew Valley” on the screen. | Photo from @mysleepylifestyle on Instagram Nov 5. 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Video games have experienced a tremendous amount of growth throughout the years. During the...

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The Mandela effect

A photo of the Fruit of the Loom logo with and without the Mandela effect. | Photo from @sosupernaturalpod on Instagram Nov 5 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Coined by Fiona Broome, the Mandela effect is a phenomenon that many people experience, whether they realize...

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Living life invisibly

The logo for The Ehlers-Danlos Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with EDS. | Photo from @ehlers.danlos on Instagram Nov. 5 2025 | Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor In the United States, one in four adults lives with a disability...

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‘Is that your phone?’ The ‘dumbphone’ trend, explained

Graphic of flip phone | Graphic made by Addison Watts Nov 5 2025 |  Kiera Roedel | Copy Editor Stop me if this sounds familiar: it’s late at night and there are assignments that need to get done, but it’s impossible to put down the smartphone. This type of situation...

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Spooky treats

A photo of Burgerville’s Vampire Slayer Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. | Photo by Belen Ponce Leal Oct 29 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor It’s always interesting to see what kind of menus companies can come up with for a spooky season. Whether it be...

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Halloween events

A photo of the entrance to Salem’s Grand Theatre | Photo from @salemhistoricgrandtheatre on Instagram Oct 29 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor No matter one’s preferences between cozy, community-centered Halloween events or scary, chilling adventures, there is sure to...

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The haunting history

A photo of Halloween yard decorations. | Photo from @halloweenperfection on Instagram Oct 29, 2025 |  Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Halloween is known throughout the United States as the spookiest time of the year; the time when children go door-to-door wearing...

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A fall bucket list

Photo of Yesteryear Farms’ pumpkin patch located in Wilsonville, Oregon. | Photo from @yesteryearfarmswilsonville on Instagram Oct 22 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Fall is a special season for some. It’s the season of change, the time when the leaves on...

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The nostalgic mind

Mark Fischback, or Markiplier, portraying one of his alter egos known as Wilford Warfstache | Photo by @markiplier On Instagram Oct 15 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Everyone has gotten nostalgic at some point in their lives. Recently, I’ve noticed a trend...

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