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By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Most students are familiar with websites like RateMyProfessors.com.  These are websites where past students evaluate their experience with professors online, giving future students a chance to see how a professor performs without the bias of the university.  “I always used RateMyProfessors.  Every class I took, I looked them all up. …

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The internet used to be a place we visited briefly before logging off. Now it’s a constant presence, always connected, always stimulated. And let me tell you, it’s exhausting. For years, social media was fun and creative for me. I shared my photography, connected with friends, and built a Bookstagram,…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons The famous yearly Clovis Music Festival lineup has been announced!  Friday night- April 11- will feature Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers opening for The Marshall Tucker Band.  Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a classic rock group from Tempe, Arizona, and was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons There is always space to bake, whether you live in fifty square feet or five thousand.  When you get a craving for something sweet, do not let the size of your kitchen deter you! In a dorm, you can always make a mug cake or brownie.  Most mug recipes list…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach After moving to eastern New Mexico for a military assignment, I never expected to find a best friend. Over a year later, she invited me on her annual girls’ trip with a longtime friend. Initially hesitant and not wanting to impede their tradition, I almost didn’t go. Now, I couldn’t…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York City in 1762. Today, theholiday is celebrated worldwide with parades, music, and traditional Irish foods. While ithas taken on a more festive, secular tone, its origins remain deeply tied to Irish pride andreligious tradition. St. Patrick’s Day…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons As we wind down into midterms, it is important for students to remember to take time for themselves.  A self-care day, an extra run around the block, or even just a nap can make the difference in a letter grade.  This is a wonderful time to pick up a new…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The “Quay County Sun” merged with “The Eastern New Mexico News” in February, expanding coverage while maintaining a focus on local reporting. Despite the change, readership has remained high, showing strong community support. “The Eastern New Mexico News,” not to be confused with any of Eastern New Mexico University’s affiliated…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons If you’ve ever been driving and spotted what looked to be dinosaurs in a parking lot with a big pink food truck behind them, you probably spotted I Heart Cookies.  A traveling company out of Kansas, I Heart Cookies sells a variety of deep-dish cookies, as well as features their…

By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Benson Boone, a 22-year-old American singer-songwriter from Washington, is quickly making a name for himself with a unique blend of style pulling from pop-rock, R&B, and soul. Born on June 25, 2002, Boone first gained attention after auditioning for American Idol, where he made it onto the show but ultimately left…