By Staff Writer James Schryver At this stage in life where most of you are in college, it is important to know and understand what your calling is and what career field your heart is calling you towards. There is an entire world out there with near endless opportunity, just waiting for someone to grab….
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Joining Gaming
By Staff Writer Morganne Guhl The gaming industry continues to grow, as do consumers’ appetites for games. But which gaming setup is correct for you? Primarily there are four main systems or ways people game. PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have advantages and disadvantages. Hopefully, this article will help you make your decision. Out of…
The Bug That Dyed History
By Staff Writer Jerri Clewis Lining the shelves of groceries stores are products in all the colors of the rainbow, but none may be more striking than the reds of sodas, jams, yogurts, ice creams, and candies. The vibrant color can appear synthetic, but in many cases, it’s perfectly natural—thanks to a little bug with…
Blood and Jewels
By Staff Writer Jerri Clewis A spy in disguise sneaking into a tower to steal the jewels of a king might sound like something out of a novel, but one man did just that a few centuries ago in 1671. Colonel Thomas Blood was an Irishman with the famous reputation of being the only thief…
“Balenciaga” Takes the Internet
By Staff Writer Dominick Sanchez The world of memes has added a new addition to its ever-expanding repertoire of content, AI. It was only a matter of time until artificial intelligence infiltrated this little corner of the internet. Towards the end of March, a then soon to be viral video made its debut on social…
Northwest New Mexico and the Four Corners Region: A Tour
By Staff Writer James Schryver The Four Corners Region of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah has so many opportunities for experiencing the American Southwest’s unique terrain and culture. Why is this area call the Four Corners Region? When the American West was being surveyed, President Lincoln recognized New Mexico and Arizona as two separate…
Mental Health in a Post-COVID World
By Staff Writer Trevon Dowling The people of the world took their safety and health for granted before the outbreak of COVID-19. It’s easy to remember the feelings of hopeful denial and anxiousness as we first heard reports of the outbreak in China. As it spread, feelings switched to the dread of uncertainty as it…
UCL Quarter Finals Conclude
By Staff Writer Morganne Guhl With the Quarter Finals wrapped up for the Champions League, a surprise victory occurred, and the two favorites for the tournament marched on to the semi-finals. Firstly, Manchester City stomped Bayern Munich out of the competition by a four-to-one goal deficit. This match-up was decided in the first meeting after…
To Be a Superhero
By Staff Writer Jerri Clewis It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s National Superhero Day! Prepare to celebrate your favorite superhero on April 28th as the holiday rolls around once again to give fans a chance to honor their favorite hero, real or fictional, for all that they do for the world. Nothing may…
A Code to Travel the Distance
By Staff Writer Jerri Clewis These days messages can be sent instantaneously between people thousands of miles apart, but it wasn’t always that way. Before the 1800s, messages had to be carried by messengers, usually by horse, over long distances to reach their intended destinations. Things changed for long-distance communication in 1837 with the rise…