Month: March 2026

By Staff Writer: Miriam Therrien Football fans all around the world tuned in to watch one of the biggest events of the year for Super Bowl LX that happened February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.   This year the Super Bowl game was between Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13 with it being the Seahawks second win for a Super Bowl.   The…

By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco College isn’t nonstop work, and it shouldn’t be. Taking a break after studying or finishing part of an assignment is normal. Stepping away for a few minutes can actually help you come back clearer. The issue is not the break itself. It’s when the break slowly becomes avoidance.  Most students know the difference. A real break has a stopping point. Avoidance doesn’t. You tell yourself you’ll scroll…

By Staff Writer: Kathryn Richter    The 2026 Met Gala, planned for Monday May 4th, theme was recently announced as “Fashion Is Art”, a look into costume and art culture through fashion and bodily expression.  The Met Gala, or The Costume Institute Benefit, is an annual fundraiser held to mark the opening of The Costume Institute’s…

By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco For years, Sam Darnold’s name was tied to missed expectations. Drafted third overall by the New York Jets, he entered the league with pressure few quarterbacks survive. Instead of immediate success, his early career was marked by coaching changes, injuries and inconsistency. A trade to the Carolina Panthers didn’t quiet critics either. For a time, it…

By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco At some point during the semester, almost every college student feels it: the mental fog, the lack of energy and the assignments that suddenly feel heavier than usual. The easy explanation is to call it laziness. But burnout and laziness are not the same thing. Laziness implies not trying. Burnout often comes from trying too…

By Staff Writer: Miriam Therrien Albuquerque has some of the most beautiful sunsets. The city is filled with mountains, hiking trails, hot springs, and miles of paved bike paths. Many college students don’t know the benefits of being outdoors and how much it can help their mental health. According to the University of California, being outdoors can also have relaxing effects on our minds. Nature can provide a mental break by temporarily…

By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Feb. 2, 2026, was Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil, who resides in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club was established in 1887. According to their website (groundhog.org), 1886 was the first time Groundhog Day appeared in the local Punxsutawney newspaper. A German tradition became folklore in the United States. The weather forecasting animal has evolved from…

By Staff Writer: Marcos Baltierrez  Eastern New Mexico University and the surrounding Portales area are places with many historical sites.   Roosevelt County has many museums that preserve and document its rich history. The first one to open was the Roosevelt County Historical Museum (RCHM). It is located near the Administration Building and the soon-to-be Student Academic Services (SAS).   RCHM…

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…

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…