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Spirits: Real or Not Real?Posted 03/15/2022 by Aviva Freedberg

My personal experiences with spirits. The topic of spirits is usually debated, and despite scientific evidence that the paranormal does really exist, forty-six percent of Americans believe that there ... More

Solitary Social MediaPosted 03/14/2022 by Ben Morlan

Social media, designed to bring us together, is pushing us apart. In February of 2020, self-proclaimed “internet crusader” and youth advocate, Colin Kartchner, came to speak to Thomas Jefferson Hi... More

Roxanne’s Original Reviews: tick, tick… BOOM!Posted 03/14/2022 by Roxanne Wilkerson

This film portrayed the honest story of the promising playwright, Jonathan Larson, who faced the overwhelming hardships of his work, love, and friendship.  The Netflix Original known as tick, tick…... More

Super Team Wins the Super BowlPosted 03/14/2022 by Nicholas Neuhalfen

In a season of broken NFL records, it was only right for the Super Bowl to be one for the ages as well. The road to Super Bowl 56 couldn’t have been more different for the Rams and Bengals as the Ra... More

Shiffrin’s Journey on the SlopesPosted 03/10/2022 by Kira Kennedy

Mikaela Shiffrin talks about how the Olympics took a toll on her mental health. Who is Mikaela Shiffrin? She is best known as an Olympic skier with two gold medals and one silver, along with many othe... More

A Flamboyant Figure in FashionPosted 03/04/2022 by Lauren Maggio

The former editor-at-large of Vogue magazine, Andre Leon Talley, left a mark on the fashion industry with his recent passing at the age of 73. On January 18th, 2022, the fashion industry lost a true l... More

Glued to HoldFast Posted 03/04/2022 by Shana Saint-Phard

A Colorado band is taking the state by storm.   Through perseverance and pure resilience, many people have made the best of their situations throughout the pandemic. For some, music was a way to cope... More

Becoming The NewsettePosted 03/03/2022 by Juanita Hurtado

The homemade newsletter that turned into a multi-million dollar company. On New Year’s Day in 2015, Daniella Pierson founded The Newsette, a newsletter aimed to inspire women all over the world and ... More

The Myth of Black ExcellencePosted 03/01/2022 by Shana Saint-Phard

How have different perceptions of black excellence affected the black community? The phrase “black excellence” appears to the masses as a simple form of praise. “Black excellence” has been see... More

The Invisible KillerPosted 02/27/2022 by Jessica Nesbit

Ghost guns are becoming an increasingly common problem across the nation. Throughout the United States, police stations are noticing an influx of firearms lacking serial numbers. The Gun Control Act o... More