Month: March 2025

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…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons This Saturday, I shelled out $24 to go see the live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in theaters.  This was the first movie I’ve seen in theaters in over a year, and the trailer gave me high hopes that it would be worth the price.  Here’s my…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Rats often get a bad rap. Many people associate them with disease and filth, but in reality, domesticated rats, known as fancy rats, are intelligent, affectionate and surprisingly clean. Unlike their wild counterparts, pet rats have been selectively bred for centuries. They are highly social and form strong bonds with…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Eastern New Mexico Rising will host Family Pridefest 2025 on June 28 at Portales City Park. The free, family-friendly event will run from noon to 4 p.m., offering entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and community resources. Organizers say the event aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity, providing a welcoming space for…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 11, 2025, that he has directed the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the cost of production. While pennies will remain in circulation, the federal government would no longer produce new ones. The move is intended to reduce government spending, as…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed three cases of measles in Lea County, officially declaring an outbreak on Feb. 14. This follows a surge in neighboring Gaines County, Texas, where cases jumped from two to 48 in just two weeks. While officials suspect a link, no direct…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Growing up, I was a serious Harry Potter fangirl.  I never had any interest in LOTR, despite my parents, siblings, friends, and teachers insisting I would enjoy the movies.  I remember the media at the time pitted the two fantasy series against each other, and I had no desire to…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Recently, I went to the movies for the first time in over a year.  I used to love going to movie theaters as a child, but with the number of streaming services available now, I haven’t felt the need to go.  The movies have become much more expensive, and I…