By Staff Writer: Marcos Baltierrez Students often spend their time socializing with friends, celebrating birthdays or academic success or simply taking a break from the stresses of life. During these outings, some may end up in unsafe situations without a way to get home. That is where Safe Ride comes in Safe Ride is a designated driver program…
Day: May 8, 2026
Vapings Rise in Popularity in Our Youth
By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox Vaping has become extremely popular in recent years, particularly among younger people. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as of 2024 over 1.6 million students throughout high school and middle school reported current use of e-cigarettes. Although it is often seen as a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping does carry risks of…
The Evolution of The NBA Finals
By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The NBA Finals is known as the premier event for professional basketball. After a long 82-game season, the top 8 teams from both the Western and Eastern Conference play against each other in a tournament to find out which team will be crowned as champion. The first NBA championship was played back…
From Dukes to Isotopes: The Evolution of Albuquerque Baseball
By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team began play in Albuquerque in 2003, though they were not the first semi-professional baseball team to call Albuquerque their home. Before the existence of the Isotopes, the Albuquerque Dukes were the first professionally recognized baseball…
Side Hustles: Additional Income or Additional Stress?
By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox Side hustles are known as flexible, secondary jobs or income streams pursued in addition to a primary, full-time job to earn extra money, and in recent years they have become more popular than they have ever been. According to Bankrate.com, over 1 in 4 American adults have reported to have side…