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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…

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…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Hydroponics isn’t just for commercial agriculture; it’s a perfect option for home gardeners too. With hydroponics, you can enjoy fresh herbs year-round, even if you don’t have an outdoor garden. This soil-free method of gardening utilizes a nutrient-rich water solution that allows plants to…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney  Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney  For college students, hobbies are more than just a way to fill free time, they’re an essential part of maintaining well-being. The stress that comes from coursework, exams, and often part-time jobs, can be overwhelming, and engaging in a hobby provides students a way…

By 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 with animals, all while making time for his girlfriend and our family. The morning started with the usual, him waking up, brushing his teeth, and having breakfast. One of the…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Petroglyph National Monument, located west of Albuquerque, is home to 5 volcano cones and more than 24,000 petroglyphs. This incredible monument offers visitors a glimpse into the cultural heritage and history of New Mexico. Among the four trails within the monument, the Piedras Marcadas…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons  Photo Credit: Julia Simmons  Come one, come all, to the Haunted Circus! On Friday, October 25th, the Circus of Horror came rolling into Clovis to dazzle the residents with a scary acrobatic experience. The traveling circus stayed through the following Sunday, performing multiple times each night in their big top….

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons  Moving away from home, being responsible for yourself, and a whole new social life are all things that come with your first semester of college. But what about your parents? What’s their side of the story? I sat down with the parents of two freshman students to ask. C Chavez…

By 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. He started his day bright and early, ready to work.  His first stop was at the farm to feed and sort the animals. While sorting, things got a little chaotic—a…

By 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 lot about the Electoral College. This system plays a key role in determining who will become the president. Rather than using just the popular vote to determine the winner, the…