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- The Importance of HobbiesBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons For college students, hobbies are more than just a way to fill free time, they’re an…
- Ranch Work and Family TimeBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon My brother shared a glimpse of one of his typical days—a routine full of feeding, checking on livestock, and helping…
- Piedras Marcadas Canyon: A Gem in Petroglyph National MonumentBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Petroglyph National Monument, located west of Albuquerque, is home to 5 volcano cones and…
- Haunted Carnival Comes to ClovisBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons Come one, come all, to the Haunted Circus! On Friday, October 25th, the Circus of Horror…
- The Other Side of Freshman YearBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Moving away from home, being responsible for yourself, and a whole new social life are all things that come with…
- Birthday AdventureBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon My brother’s birthday was anything but ordinary—just like any other day for someone deeply involved in the world of ranching….
- Understanding the Electoral CollegeBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney The 2024 General Election is just a few weeks away and as we get closer you’re probably hearing a…
- Blue Spaces: The Benefits of Being Near WaterBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty It’s a quiet fall afternoon, the leaves are just turning brilliant shades of yellow and red, and the wind is…
- Slaton Bakery Banana Pudding FestivalBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons On August 31st, Slaton Texas hosted the 2nd annual Banana Pudding Festival. The event consisted of…
- The Wedding PeopleBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons If you like an action-packed, fast-paced book with murder and mystery, then The Wedding People by Alison Espach is not…
- Where have all the Third Places Gone?By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty Third places are defined as being places that are not work or home that you can…
- Why Native Plants MatterBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney According to the New Mexico Natural Resources Department, there are over 4,200 plantspecies in…
- Tough Weekend for ENMU Volleyball on the RoadBy Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Photo Credit: Grace Rofii The Greyhound volleyball team hit the road September 26th for their two tough away series against…
- Carlsbad Caverns: A Journey UndergroundBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers an underground world unlike any other. Located about 280…
- A Day on the Ranch: Selling Sheep and Goats and Helping with PigsBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Ranch life is a blend of hard work and dedication, and my brother is living proof about this. This week,…
- Girls are being Encouraged to Play Flag Football in Clovis, NMBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons Bella Cordova started co-ed youth flag football this season. She was made aware of the opportunity…
- An Open Letter to Incoming FreshmenBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons So, welcome to ENMU, and welcome to college! You’ve probably been hearing about nothing but college…
- Greyhound Football Gets the Win in Home Opener By Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Photo Credit: Grace Rofii The 2024 greyhound football team was victorious in the home opener versus Sul Ross State University…
- Hiking the Southwest: White Sands National ParkBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney White Sands National Park, located in the Tularosa Basin about 220 miles from Portales,…
- ENMU Soccer Falls Short This Week After Tough MatchupsBy Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Both ENMU’s Men’s and Women’s soccer teams fell short Thursday, September 12th, to their respective opponents. With the men’s team…
- Ruidoso New Mexico, Devastated by Natural DisastersBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty; Ruidoso New Mexico, South Fork Fire over the mountains, June 17 As the climate crisis continues…
- Valley Of Fires: Lava-Forged WonderBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty; Valley of Fires, Carrizozo New Mexico, Scenic Shot of the Valley of Fires, April 10, 2024…
- Making FriendsBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Photo Credit: Natalie Deleon In the beginning of this year, I began to write about my brother who was just…
- An Argument in Favor of FelineBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons If dogs are a man’s best friend, where does that leave cats? Dogs seem to be…
- Wings ‘N WheelsBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Clovis Airport Hosted “Wings ‘N Wheels” Show This year marked the 4th annual Wings ‘N Wheels aircraft show held at…
- Finding Balance as a Working StudentBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Being a college student is demanding. Between attending lectures, completing assignments, meeting graduation requirements, and finding time to relax,…
- The Chase: Sports FilmsBy Staff Writer: Morganne Guhl Sports films have always been a part of Cinema, but what are the must-see? We will go over five sports…
- Indoor Gardening for the Spring SeasonBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis It’s finally April, and with luck, the last frost for cities in New Mexico will be fast approaching with warmer…
- ENMU Art By Staff Writer: Hannah Knight Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) hosted its annual High School Art & Design Festival last weekend, introducing hundreds of students…
- Ways to destress while making it through the semester.By Staff Writer: Mackenzie Volker For most, colleges can be stressful, and this makes it even more important to prioritize your mental health and incorporate…
- Seeing Faces: PareidoliaBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Imagine popping open a bag of your favorite salty snack and pulling out a treat, only to see something completely…
- The Threat of the SuperbugBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Imagine a world where strep throat and urinary tract infections cannot be cured. Excruciating pain that can only be managed…
- Working since…By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon My family has been doing this type of work since before I was born. I remember being a little girl…
- The start of the trialBy Staff Writer: Luis Larios The “hush money” trial has started, involving one of the candidates for the presidency of the United states of America,…
- You Graduated… Now What?By Staff Writer: Luis Larios With a big milestone achieved and under your belt, what could be the next possible goal someone could set for…
- The Effects of GentrificationBy Staff Writer: Luis Larios For many, the thought of losing the place they have always called home, is a horrible thought. For others it…
- Journey to the Land of CattleBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon This week was an interesting week for me. I was able to get my hands a little more dirty than…
- Earth’s Hellish Twin Is Gaining Ground in Planetary StudiesBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Often considered Earth’s twin, Venus is one of our closest planetary neighbors picking up renewed interest because of the information…
- The Science of Cuteness and Why We Want to Squish our PetsBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty What makes anime characters cute? What makes mice cute? What makes that one itty bitty teacup you pass in Goodwill…
- Graduation By Staff Writer: Mackenzie Volker As the Spring 2024 graduation quickly approaches many students prepare to graduate and this is an exciting but also stressful…
- Spring care with goatsBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Spring break has come to an end for all and it was probably a great week. Out at the farm breaks…
- Horses on the Big Screen: Comedy and TragedyBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Since the dawn of cinema animals have been the star of the silver screen. However, no animal can compare to…
- Resurrecting Mammoths: A New HopeBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis When it comes to gigantic animals that once dominated the planet, mammoths are some of the most iconic to have…
- Spring Ready! By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon The last few days have definitely been stressful out at the farm. With the weather warming up and work getting…
- Book Review: Girls That InvestBy Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielsen Growing up, money was rarely talked about. It was something you stressed out over and we lived paycheck to paycheck….
- Another Step for TitanBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Starting in 2026 and predicted to land in 2034, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will set out to explore Titan and learn…
- Please Play ResponsibleBy Staff Writer: Morganne Guhl In professional sports, there has always been a line between the sports and gambling companies; unfortunately, recently, this has become…
- Cozy Games to Look Forward to in 2024By Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielsen During the pandemic, we saw the video game market look for ways to push for self-care during a time of…
- The Future of Food? Lab Grown MeatBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis The increasing need for more meat has led to the creation of a new industry, one dedicated to finding new…
- We feed ourselves, and our animalsBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon I know what I’m about to type cannot be disagreeable. Everyone loves food. Who doesn’t? So why wouldn’t animals? The…
- Break Out of Your Shell at Open Mic Night! Photo credit: Hannah Knight By Staff Writer: Hannah Knight While stardom might not be within immediate reach at ENMU, you can take the spotlight and…
- Skincare When Money is TightBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Scrolling on Tiktok, Instagram, or even Pinterest can show you a flood of 16 step skincare routines all done with…
- A Lethal Pigment—Scheele’s GreenBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis When it comes to disastrous, toxic and highly destructive products, one of the more notorious were, and sometimes still are,…
- Snow day on the farmBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Running a cattle business can sometimes be overwhelming and can cause trouble in day to day life. Although, one issue…
- The Story Behind Conversation HeartsBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis If you’ve ever celebrated Valentine’s Day or endured a classroom party for the holiday, then you have probably encountered the…
- A Night Full of LaughterBy Staff Writer: Emma Gallegos Photo Credit: Emma Gallegos Two headlining comedians, Lafayette and TJ, trekked down to ENMU on Tuesday, February 6th. Engaging in…
- The Annual Eastern New Mexico University Juried Art Exhibition Will Soon Take Place at the Runnels Gallery By Staff Writer: Mackenzie Volker Each year in the spring from 2019 till the present Eastern puts on the Juried Art Exhibition. This is an…
- Dark Academia Lookbook: A Guide to The Aesthetic By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty With social media comes the rise of “aesthetics”; it means a guide to a specific fashion or lifestyle. You might…
- Day Trip Events for Spring 2024By Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielsen As we get settled into the Spring 2024 semester, some students are finding that they are already needing a break…
- Super Bowl LVIII: The Perfect ScriptBy Staff Writer: Morganne Guhl Whoever comes out on top in this year’s Super Bowl, the new Tom Brady or Mr. Irrelevant, the N.F.L. should…
- Note-Taking Apps: Take Your PickBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Paper and pen notes may be one of the best routes to taking notes, especially for remembering the content, according…
- Keeping a Commonplace Book and How it Can Benefit You.By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Keeping a commonplace book has been a time-honored practice by many philosophers, writers, poets, and artists. Many famous individuals from…
- Caring for goatsBy Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Photo credit: Natalie Deleon Goats are a big deal for some ranchers. They also benefit them and help us when…
- Thriving in the Era of BurnoutBy Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielsen “Raise your hand if you’ve asked yourself ‘How much more do I have to do before I’ve done enough? How…
- Burnout: When School and Work Become Too MuchBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Every person in education or work has felt the psychological concept of burnout. After a couple of months of a…
- Are Weddings Worth It Anymore?By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Your wedding day is considered by many to be the most important day of your life. A dream that many…
- Lead vs. FeathersBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis What’s heavier—a pound of lead or a pound of feathers? The old riddle might seem like a simple question, but…
- NobelBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis The Nobel Prize award ceremonies will be on December 10, which will see many worthy individuals and their impressive accomplishments…
- MLS Cup Weekly Playoffs By Staff Writer: James Schryver The time is nearly here to announce who will be playing in the final game of the MLS season. Here’s…
- There’s an App for ThatBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Open a smartphone, and there are bound to be more than a few apps. Most phones come preinstalled with several,…
- Caffeine!By Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Caffeinated beverages are almost everywhere, and many people consume them in some form from the usual suspects of coffee and…
- Entrepreneur in the Fast LaneBy Staff Writer: Logan O’Brien At only 25, Kat has shifted the trajectory of her life by taking the entrepreneurial leap to own “Best Cheap…
- The Power of Modern Female FriendshipsBy Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielson The media has portrayed female friendships as being catty or non-supportive. How they can be jealous of their friend’s life…
- Bubble Up Soda PopBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Soda is a huge market in the United States, featuring dozens of brands that all compete to be the most…
- Food on a Budget: How to Eat Well When Flat BrokeBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Being a college student typically means leaving an essay due at the last minute, finding your favorite parking space taken…
- How to Win the Fight Against BoredomBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Today, it has become much too easy to scroll the hours away on social media and watch mindless content on…
- MLS Cup Playoff UpdatesBy Staff Writer: James Schryver This past week of MLS Cup soccer, teams have moved on from the Best of Three round and eight teams…
- Dr. Golden and the Early Years of Eastern New Mexico UniversityBy Staff Writer: Trevon Dowling If you’ve been attending ENMU for any length of time, it’s all but certain that you’ve at least heard of…
- Basketball is back at Eastern New Mexico University!By Staff Writer: Erin Davis We are right around the corner from basketball games being back in Greyhound Arena. Let’s take a look at what…
- SAD: How to Overcome Seasonal Affective DisorderBy Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielsen As the weather become colder and days feel like they become shorter, people find warm shelter inside their homes. With…
- The iPhone 15’s weird first month.By Staff Writer: Dominick Sanchez The release of the iPhone is typically one of the most exciting times of the year regarding technology and all…
- Tips to Fight the Winter BluesBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty As the weather changes from sunny and warm to gray and cold, many people feel just as dark and dreary…
- Learning A Language Without a TeacherBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Over the pandemic, many people in lockdown attempted multiple hobbies to stave off boredom. Some chose breadmaking, others sewing. Some…
- BittersweetBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Halloween has come and gone yet again, but it’s left behind many delightful treats for people to enjoy. One of…
- Fall in Style By Staff Writer: Madison Lawson November is here, meaning this is the time for a wardrobe shift. Many people wear a pullover hoodie and comfy…
- MLS Cup Playoffs UpdateBy Staff Writer: James Schryver The Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs are now in full swing with the first round under way. The Wild Card…
- Latinx vs. Latine.By Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielsen As we have wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month, it is important that we continue to celebrate everyone in the community….
- The Great PeelBy Staff Writer: Faustina Mensah In the heart of Eastern New Mexico, where the scorching sun bore down relentlessly, an annual was about to unfold…
- How to Learn to Let Go: Negative Thoughts and YouBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Have you ever dropped a cup of water, knocked over an expensive vase, or dropped an egg on the floor?…
- Expressing Grief Through ArtBy Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty When you imagine a therapy session, what first comes to mind? Maybe a stuffy office with a psychiatrist in glasses…
- Haunting History of HalloweenBy Staff Writer: Madison Lawson Remember smelling the crisp fall air? Lingering excitement about wearing a new costume? The adrenaline right before adventuring around neighborhoods…
- Getting Chilly: Polar Bear WeekBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Beginning on October 29th, Polar Bear Week will kick off and last until November 4th to celebrate these incredible animals…
- Mr. Olympia, A Coveted Title And Its Upcoming Rule Changes.By Staff Writer: Luis Larios The Mr Olympia contest is approaching, with only days away for the “superbowl” of bodybuilding to take place, every participant…
- MLS Postseason OutlookBy Staff Writer: James Schryver After an exciting Decision Day in the MLS, all teams have been finalized for the 2023 Audi MLS Cup playoffs….
- PRODUCTIVE STUDY TIME FOR INDIVIDUALSBy Staff Writer: Olamilekan Adetona Productive study time refers to a period when an individual is able to effectively and efficiently absorb, understand, and retain…
- Sailing the Seas: Ghost ShipsBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis Although the word ‘ghost’ implies something more supernatural, a ghost ship usually refers to an unmanned vessel at sea. This…
- The Mystery of The OctaviusBy Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis With Halloween fast approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the spookier stories in history, and few…
- The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health During the SemesterBy Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielson While the start of the school semester can be an exciting time with the opportunity for new experiences and challenges,…
- Boxing CultureBy Staff Writer: Madison Lawson A place where someone can learn to not only channel their anger or discomfort but also learn valuable life lessons…
- The Famous Exploits of Western Lawmen By Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis One important figure rules the story in the many Westerns to have graced the screen since the development of films…
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