Month: October 2023

By 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 are as frightening as some of the legends surrounding ghost ships. Maritime lore is full of stories of disturbing ships found at sea, and the Octavius is one of the…

By Staff Writer: Cyrena Nielson While the start of the school semester can be an exciting time with the opportunity for new experiences and challenges, many students feel that it brings pressure and mental strain. It’s easy for students to prioritize grades over their own well-being. The importance of self-care should be touched on at…

By Staff Writer: Madison Lawson A place where someone can learn to not only channel their anger or discomfort but also learn valuable life lessons is in a boxing ring. This sport requires direct dedication from the boxer. The coach is their motivator. The coach’s job is to teach the fighter how to be agile,…

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 as a form of media—the tough-as-nails lawman. Pat Garrett, Wyatt Earp, and Wild Bill Hickok are just a few who gained notoriety.  From serving in the army to serving as…

By Staff Writer: Charles Tucker Well, it’s that time of year again. With the wide number of viral illnesses going around, it can be hard to feel any sense of security in your health. To many people it often feels like a viral infection can crop up at any time and ruin one’s next few…