By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Hydroponics isn’t just for commercial agriculture; it’s a perfect option for home gardeners too. With hydroponics, you can enjoy fresh herbs year-round, even if you don’t have an outdoor garden. This soil-free method of gardening utilizes a nutrient-rich water solution that allows plants to…
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The Importance of Hobbies
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For college students, hobbies are more than just a way to fill free time, they’re an essential part of maintaining well-being. The stress that comes from coursework, exams, and often part-time jobs, can be overwhelming, and engaging in a hobby provides students a way…
Ranch Work and Family Time
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon My brother shared a glimpse of one of his typical days—a routine full of feeding, checking on livestock, and helping with animals, all while making time for his girlfriend and our family. The morning started with the usual, him waking up, brushing his teeth, and having breakfast. One of the…
Piedras Marcadas Canyon: A Gem in Petroglyph National Monument
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Petroglyph National Monument, located west of Albuquerque, is home to 5 volcano cones and more than 24,000 petroglyphs. This incredible monument offers visitors a glimpse into the cultural heritage and history of New Mexico. Among the four trails within the monument, the Piedras Marcadas…
Haunted Carnival Comes to Clovis
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons Come one, come all, to the Haunted Circus! On Friday, October 25th, the Circus of Horror came rolling into Clovis to dazzle the residents with a scary acrobatic experience. The traveling circus stayed through the following Sunday, performing multiple times each night in their big top….
The Other Side of Freshman Year
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Moving away from home, being responsible for yourself, and a whole new social life are all things that come with your first semester of college. But what about your parents? What’s their side of the story? I sat down with the parents of two freshman students to ask. C Chavez…
Birthday Adventure
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon My brother’s birthday was anything but ordinary—just like any other day for someone deeply involved in the world of ranching. He started his day bright and early, ready to work. His first stop was at the farm to feed and sort the animals. While sorting, things got a little chaotic—a…
Understanding the Electoral College
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney The 2024 General Election is just a few weeks away and as we get closer you’re probably hearing a lot about the Electoral College. This system plays a key role in determining who will become the president. Rather than using just the popular vote to determine the winner, the…
Blue Spaces: The Benefits of Being Near Water
By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty It’s a quiet fall afternoon, the leaves are just turning brilliant shades of yellow and red, and the wind is crisp and sharp as it blows around you. You look over to your right and see a sparkling rushing river. Just the sound of the moving water relaxes you and…
Slaton Bakery Banana Pudding Festival
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons On August 31st, Slaton Texas hosted the 2nd annual Banana Pudding Festival. The event consisted of multiple flavors of banana pudding to try, including Fireball Boozy Banana, ’The King’ peanut butter banana, and Cherry Delight. Patrons purchased ‘pudding passes’ for $25, allowing unlimited access to pudding…