By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher When I moved to eastern New Mexico in the summer of 2022, my husband left on a TDY, the military term for a temporary work trip away from home base right away. I was new, overwhelmed and suddenly alone in a place where I did not know anyone. One of…
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A Look Into New Mexico’s Olympic History
By Staff Writer: Kathryn Richter With the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics already past us, here’s a look into people from New Mexico, who have given it all to represent their country at the world’s most important sporting event. New Mexico has a long history of producing and supporting talented athletes throughout…
From Nervous to Foreperson: My First Time on a Jury
By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher I walked into jury duty nervous and slightly annoyed, mostly because I had no clue what I was walking into. In my head, it was going to feel like a courtroom TV show. It did not. The first day was jury selection, which is basically the court figuring out if…
You Don’t Have to Speak Spanish to Understand Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Message
By Staff Writer: Grace Anders A field of sugar cane planted in the middle of Levi Stadium set the stage for hardworking, humble beginnings as Bad Bunny stepped out into the national spotlight in an all-white suit. A heavy reggaeton beat dropped, and Bad Bunny began his highly anticipated and contentious Super Bowl Half-time performance with…
The Bardathon continues during the coldest week of the year
By Staff Writer: Grace Anders It is the coldest week of the year in southwest Wisconsin with negative temperatures causing school closings and public service announcements advising residents to stay inside; but the Bardathon must go on! Shakespeare fanatics have braved the cold to continue a 24/7 weeklong reading of the complete works of Shakespeare at the Pumphouse Theatre in La Crosse. As a plume of steam unfurls…
Ski Cloudcroft
By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton In addition to Cloudcroft’s beauty and charm is an excellent place to ski, snowboard and tube. Nestled in the majestic Sacramento Mountains is Ski Cloudcroft. At 9,000 feet elevation, you can enjoy some amazing snow. Grab your ski gear and head out for a day of fun. If you are not an avid skier, Ski Cloudcroft offers rental equipment and ski school….
Not Just a Student Newspaper: A Place to Get Good Fast
By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher There is something a little ironic about writing an article for The Chase about why people should write for The Chase. I have even written a version of this before. See my Spring 2025 article, “Ninety Years of Speaking Up: Why You Should Write for The Chase.” But this time…
Goodbye, Beige. Goodbye, Gray.
By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher Dopamine dressing is the idea of getting dressed with intention to feel better, using bright colors, playful prints, meaningful accessories or even a comfort outfit that feels like you. The trend connects to what psychologists call “enclothed cognition,” the idea that clothing can influence mood and performance, according to the…
From Dream to Reality: Sonia Marie Builds High Maintenance
By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Sonia Marie knew she wanted to do hair while she was still in high school, but life had other plans. As a young mother, her dream had to wait until her youngest child turned five. In 2013, she finally took the first step toward the career she had always wanted and eventually went to beauty school. …
Discovering Student Discounts
By Staff Writer: Kathryn Richter Starting a new semester means new expenses for college students everywhere, especially after the holidays, but many companies are providing a little leeway for those of us dealing with excessive charges. For a traditional college student, some of the most significant purchases will come from technology. Laptops, tablets, computers all come…