Jan. 14 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor I am not a very tech-savvy person. Granted, I know my way around most types of phones and computers. Yet that is mostly due to growing up with this kind of technology around. However, as someone who also works for a...
A sketched comic of a woman complimenting a girl’s sweater. | Photo from @juliehang.art on Instagram Jan. 14 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor According to the Oxford dictionary, a hobby is an activity that is done by a person for the sole purpose of...
A photo of an artwork depicting a woman caressing her cheek in the mirror. | Photo from @alev.neto on Instagram Jan 7. 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Special thanks to copy editor Kiera Roedel for being the inspiration to write this article. I have a...
A photo of the FedEx logo which shows the hidden arrow in the “Ex.” | Photo from @creatorspark on Instagram Dec. 3 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor One of the greatest shows of all time, in my opinion, is “Gravity Falls.” In the 17th episode of the first...
A graphic of a brain | made by Mina Clower Nov. 19 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Dr. Diane Hennacy has been one of a few scientists who have worked to test the theory that non-verbal individuals can use telepathy when communicating with those they’re closest to....
A photo of a book wall. | Photo from @northportbooks on Instagram Nov. 19 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor In February of 1998, a research paper was released linking autism to vaccinations. This paper has long been proven to be false, with multiple factors...
A photo of coffee grounds, beans and in liquid form. | Photo from @harshasipani on Instagram Nov. 19 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor There is a legend involving the discovery of coffee and goats. Yes, there is. According to this legend, Kaldi was once a...
A photo of a vase of stargazer lilies. | Photo from @wildflowersparkland on Instagram Nov. 12 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor The United States is known for its diverse communities. Despite the problems and deep-rooted racism that encompass the history of...
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...
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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