By Staff Writer: Grace Anders Tucked away on the corner of a quiet residential neighborhood in the small town ofViroqua, WI resides a plant nursery called Little Bird Plants. Little Bird Plants is owned bySarah, who is the third owner of the nursery in the last decade. Sarah has transformed thespace into a serene sanctuary…
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Home Bakers at Cannon AFB Face Scrutiny, Community Stands Behind Them
By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach In a community where small businesses thrive, home bakers at Cannon Air Force Base are a beloved part of daily life. Many military spouses sell cookies, macarons, bagels and sourdough bread from home, with locals eager to support them. However, a recent controversy sparked debate over the legality of selling…
Hearing Care Made More Accessible at Cannon AFB
By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach As of Jan. 23, 2025, Airmen at Cannon Air Force Base now have improved access to hearing care with the launch of tele-audiology services at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group. Previously, Airmen experiencing major hearing decline had to travel to civilian providers, often in cities such as Lubbock, Texas,…
New Mexico Runners
By Staff Writer: Erika Hernandez Not everyone may know this, but New Mexico has its very own semi-professional indoor arena soccer team—the New Mexico Runners. Now in their sixth season, the team recently welcomed a new head coach, Brian Weems, bringing a fresh perspective and renewed hope to the organization. Since their inception, the Runners…
The Beauty and Challenge of Mt. Taylor
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Standing tall in northwest New Mexico, Mt. Taylor (Tsoodził), offers breathtaking panoramic views. At 11,305 feet, this ancient volcano is the highest peak in the Cibola National Forest and the 12th highest in the state. Mt. Taylor is a destination for all seasons. In spring and summer, its meadows…
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
By Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty With the Fall semester ending and Christmas right around the corner it can be really fun to think about how other cultures celebrate Christmas. In Latin America they celebrate a weeklong event called “Las Posadas” which recreates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The two actors portraying Mary and Joseph…
Holiday Cheer and Desert
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon The holidays usually always mean it’s time to bring out a certain recipe. Mine is millionaire pie. I know I’m able to make this pie whenever but it’s never the same making it other days out of the year. Millionaire pie has been my favorite since I can remember. My…
Thanksgiving plus work
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon The week of thanksgiving tends to be a hassle. Last minute gathering of food and having to remember what we may be missing. But work also never ends. Last week my mom and I decided to host thanksgiving and make almost all of the food. We realized we didn’t have…
The Perfect Hobbies for Winter
By Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty Thinking of fun things to do during the winter can be a struggle. Especially when you live in an area that doesn’t get any snow. However, with this article I will be exploring many of the fun and interesting things that you can do without relying on the weather. If…
How to Hand-Sew a Quilt for Beginners
By Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty Quilting can be a very fun way to create something long-lasting that can be used and passed down through generations. However, many people can be turned off by having to buy an expensive sewing machine, but you can absolutely create a beautiful and meaningful quilt just…