By Staff Writer: Grace Rofii In their final home game of the 2024 season, the ENMU men’s soccer team fell short, facing off against the Midwestern State University (MSU) Mustangs. It was a bitter cold night in Portales with just enough halt in the rainstorm for this game to stay dry. The Greyhounds took control…
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How to Not Drop Out During Finals Week
By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty It has passed your mind at least a dozen times, “Geez, I want to drop out so badly” leading up to, during, and after finals. It can be extremely difficult to deal with the strain of finals, extracurriculars, clubs, and sports all at the same time. Many students push through…
Shining a Light on Type 1 Diabetes
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a condition that affects millions of people. While many are familiar with type 2 diabetes, it’s important to recognize type 1 diabetes (T1D) which is frequently misunderstood. T1D, most often diagnosed in childhood,…
Keep Warm This Winter!
By Staff Writer: Alan Darnold With temperatures dropping, it can be difficult to know what you can do to stay warm! Besides wearing big “puffy” jackets, there are other ways to make sure you don’t get too cold this winter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “ Cold- related deaths and…
Why Pets are Important
By Staff Writer: Alan Darnold Having a pet can seem like a lot of hassle, the food you have to buy, the attention you have to give, and making sure that they are potty trained are all aspects of being a pet owner. Even though it may seem like there are more negatives than positives…
Last Baby Shower
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Photo Credit: Natalie Deleon Although this page is designated for my brother, I decided to use this week to post about something I had put a lot of time and effort into for the past few weeks, my sister’s baby shower! I decided around September that I wanted to host…
Paper Mache Masks: Cosplay for Dirt Cheap
By Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty If you have ever been interested in creating DIY costumes but you were intimidated by how expensive crafting materials could be then you are in luck because the wondrous invention of paper mache can save your interest and your wallet! The most cheap and basic paper…
Lowe’s Veterans Day Event
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons On November 8, Lowe’s Home Improvement held a Veteran’s Day event in their Clovis Store. Lowe’s is known for their support for military veterans, and store 1781 in Clovis has several on staff. The Clovis High School choir performed the National Anthem, and the JROTC presented…
Preparing for Finals
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons Look out Eastern, final exams are approaching quickly. This can be a stressful time of year, especially if you are a freshman who has not gone through this yet! Take a deep breath and follow this advice to make sure you are ready to ace these…
Is New Mexico Producing Lousy Drivers?
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Citizens are complaining about driving in New Mexico. It seems no matter the county or city, drivers are reckless, and cars are wrecked. There are abandoned cars on the sides of roads, street signs that have been run into, and tire marks everywhere. To anyone who didn’t learn to drive…