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The Economy is… ComplicatedPosted 02/23/2024 by Cora Grabel

Many Americans are very pessimistic about the US economy, but several factors indicate the economy is growing, so what is causing this disparity? Disclaimer: I am not an economist, just a high school ... More

Lady Literature Posted 02/15/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Many people truly don’t know just how much Amber Wilson does to help students get the education they need. For the past 24 years, Amber Wilson has been working to develop the minds of the future thr... More

82 Things I LovePosted 02/14/2024 by Makayla Vasquez

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a list of things that I love, in no particular order.    – My Dog –  Daisy is a five-year-old black lab who acts like a puppy and doe... More

Teaching the Next GenerationPosted 02/13/2024 by Ben Scherer

James Stephenson teaches Civics and AP U.S. Government and Politics, educating future students in political science. According to a Foundation for Individual Rights and Expresion survey, only a third ... More

The Adventure of a LifetimePosted 12/12/2023 by Amaris Medina

While three counties in 10 days sounds exhausting, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had.  A wise teacher once said, “if you have the opportunity to travel, take it.” I thi... More

Snowy Adventures AwaitPosted 12/12/2023 by Riley Rimkus

Various activities in Colorado can take you out of your house into a winter wonderland this holiday season. With winter right around the corner in Colorado, temperatures are dropping as snow coats the... More

Fire and RehirePosted 12/11/2023 by Nate Bolinske

Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, has been in and out of the company, leaving the tech world confused. In Silicon Valley, leadership changes can send shockwaves through the tech industry; the recent r... More

Written In The StarsPosted 12/11/2023 by Farah Djama

 The word “disaster” – like many other words in the English language – has its roots in other languages, in addition to ancient Roman astrology. Fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods... More

Rationalizing the IrrationalPosted 12/11/2023 by Merry Shukert

Gen Z’s newest obsession revolves around an outlandish way of rationalizing decisions in a girl’s life. Spending a $15 Starbucks gift card means that you get $15 worth of drinks for free. Wearing ... More

My Favorite TikTok Trends of The 2023 YearPosted 12/11/2023 by Makayla Vasquez

Tiktok’s creative platform churned out plenty of fun new trends throughout the year.  As someone who spends way too much time on TikTok, I’d argue that I’m pretty well versed in the differe... More