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By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Have you ever ridden in a car underwater? Me neither until I took the Le Shuttle through the Chunnel. The Chunnel, also known as the Channel Tunnel, is a 31.4-mile long (50 km) railway tunnel that runs beneath the English Channel, connecting South England with Northern France. It’s not just…

By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Recently, I have been embracing extreme day trips and overnight journeys across the UK and Europe to maximize the experience of living abroad. Bruges, Belgium, was the perfect addition to my list. I drove from London and took the Eurotunnel, which made the trip smooth and surprisingly quick. Within hours,…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Picture it: a Sunday afternoon in Clovis or Portales. The coffee’s hot, the snacks are out, and theroom is filled with laughter, half-finished chapters, and passionate debate about a plot twist noone saw coming. This is “Between the Covers,” a monthly book club built on friendship, food, and the freedom…

By Staff Writer: Grace Anders Zaiah, a high school senior at Youth Initiative High School in Viroqua, WI, displayed her senior project to the public on March 8 at Sittin Pretty Farm. An incredibly talented young artist and writer, Zaiah has a story to tell through mixed media visual art and writing. Her art installation…

By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Have you ever wondered what it takes to move a boat through a waterway with changing levels? The answer lies in an engineering marvel known as a lock. A lock is an essential engineering feature in canals and waterways, allowing boats and barges to navigate through areas with varying water…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Set the scene: It’s 1934. The country is still reeling from the Great Depression, and trust in institutions is shaky. That year, the U.S. government passes the Communications Act, creating the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to regulate how news is delivered through radio, a growing force in American life. For…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For young adults looking to make a difference while gaining valuable hands-on work experience, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) offers a unique opportunity. This federal program provides opportunities for 18- to 26-year-olds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. When…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons The Clovis Civic Center is giving you the chance to go abroad, all without leaving their ballroom. Around the World is a culinary experience put on by the Clovis Civic Center.  They serve a plated dinner featuring a foreign culture, along with fun facts and a brief background of the…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Traveling overseas is something most people dream about.  It’s usually a long-term future goal that you save for.  Figuring out how to make the dream or the goal a reality can be daunting, so here’s a few things to keep in mind when planning your vacation. The first thing to…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach What started as an idea between two friends has quickly become a thriving community. TransJoy, an Ohio-based advocacy and support group, was founded by ENMU student and “The Chase” writer Kayla Reichenbach, a cisgender ally contributing remotely from New Mexico, and Phoebe Jean, a transgender woman residing in Ohio. The…