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When The Truth Gets Twisted

When The Truth Gets Twisted

Charity Sutherland, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

False accusations from women should end with us.  Most accusations of abuse and oppression are completely legitimate. However, it only takes a handful of false accusations to shift the narrative from...

Fostering Body Neutrality

Fostering Body Neutrality

Mercedes Alanis, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

In a society where our toughest critic is yourself, what does it mean to be fat versus skinny? Obese versus heavyset? Toned versus thin? Why is it that one is better than another?  Since when did being...

Prone to Both Diseases and Misinformation: Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Causes

Prone to Both Diseases and Misinformation: Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Causes

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2025

As of early March, 2025, over 250 cases of measles and similar diseases have been recorded in western Texas alone, with one notable death having occurred: an unvaccinated, otherwise healthy six-year-old...

How International Women's Day is Empowering Women Across the Globe

How International Women’s Day is Empowering Women Across the Globe

Charity Sutherland, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” - Gloria Steinem.  International...

The Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum: Life Lessons or Indoctrination?

The Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum: Life Lessons or Indoctrination?

Charity Sutherland, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Last November, the Texas State Board of Education voted to pass the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum in a narrow 8-7 margin. The passage of this curriculum applies to kindergarten through fifth grade students...

Silencing Symbols

Silencing Symbols

Charity Sutherland, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

At dinner that evening, she sat listening to the conversation around her. As the conversation continued, in a spontaneous move, she said those five words that would alter the relationship with her parents...

The Protein Epidemic: What to Know

The Protein Epidemic: What to Know

Mercedes Alanis, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Wondering why every two videos that pop up on social media have something to do with everyone’s utter lack of protein? Or why every trip to the local grocery store is filled with advertisements screaming...

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Crisp Fall Fragrances: A Guide for the Autumn Season

Mercedes Alanis, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

  “Wow, you smell incredible, what perfume is that?” It’s something people say to each other all the time - especially during fall. From baked goods to florals, it can be difficult to choose...

Seasonal Cinema: Top Movies to Watch This Fall

Seasonal Cinema: Top Movies to Watch This Fall

Madeline Sullo, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2024

Pumpkin patches, hay-bale mazes, and coffee outings are all dependable ways to welcome autumn as it approaches, but the most essential way is accessible to all: watching fall films. From old-school essentials...

Reading Rom Coms: Where to Start

Reading Rom Coms: Where to Start

Aahana Shukla, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

This Valentine’s Day, reading a romance novel is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of relationship status. From fantasy romance, to contemporary, to rom-coms, there is something...

Perfect Places to Spoil Your Valentine

Perfect Places to Spoil Your Valentine

Ashlyn Pate, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Valentine's Day.  A time for flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, candy hearts, and romantic dinners for your significant other.  Finding a reservation at a restaurant that suits your cravings can...

Your Phone Can Wait

Your Phone Can Wait

Trey Lauren, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Recently, a distracted driver on their phone during pick-up at Rough Hollow Elementary school accidentally struck and injured an officer who was working at the school.  The officer received minor injuries...

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