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Change in the Silicon Valley

As times change, it seems that epicenters do too. After decades of being crowned the capital of technology, it seems that it’s finally being dethroned.

Brandon Dosen, Columnist • April 12, 2021

Anyone interested in technology knows it’s name. Silicon Valley has been the major area for business, home to Apple, Intel, Google, and many more major companies. According to The Balance, over 2,000...

The Doomed Console Market

Consoles have helped to create the large gaming industry we know today, but it seems that gaming might leave these beloved consoles behind entirely.

Brandon Dosen, Columnist • March 22, 2021

Video game consoles have been around for what feels like forever, and have been a staple part of the gaming industry. However, all good things come to an end, and it seems that consoles are no exception....

3D Printing: Cheaper Than You Think

Luke Culver, Columnist • March 19, 2021

3D printing is the future of building products! Since they first became popular, 3D printers were often seen as expensive and useless. Nowadays, 3D printing is fairly cheap and easy, and a good $350 can...

What is a Google Doodle?

Amelia McCrory, Columnist • March 19, 2021

As we open our Google homepages daily, we are aware of the creative and unique Google Doodles that welcome us. But what is the process of forming these works of art, and how can we join the Doodle community? According...

The History of Treadmills

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist • March 17, 2021

If you’ve ever used a treadmill, you know they can get old fast. They are tiring and quite frankly boring as you don't physically travel. This is because they weren’t first invented for exercise. In...

Online Friendship Versus Real Life Friendship

Is there a significant difference between the friends you meet online versus in real life? Does it say anything about you as a person?

Sophia Geisler, Columnist • March 3, 2021

The internet is a vast place, and it’s easy to obtain almost anything, from information to shopping items. However, with the new generation of technology clashing with the social needs of teenagers,...

Past Martians or Life on Mars?

After waiting the past eight months, the Perseverance rover finally landed. Adam Stelzner, chief engineer of the Perseverance mission, who also managed the Curiosity rover’s descent to Mars in 2012, states that his team is “overwhelmed with excitement and joy.”

Adam Khogyani, Columnist • March 1, 2021

Microsoft News says that Perseverance was launched on July 30, 2020, and landed on Mars February 18, 2021. Its hardest challenge was the process of landing on Mars, known as the “seven minutes of terror,”...

Organizing Your Time

How to manage and use your time wisely, reduce screen time, and organize your schedule.

Julia Tucker, Columnist • February 22, 2021

Time management is often overlooked and is essential if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be efficient with your tasks. Here’s a basic breakdown of what you can do to improve your daily routine...

Discussing Dream

How did the YouTuber Dream and his Dream Team become so famous yet controversial over simply gaming?

Sophia Geisler, Columnist • February 18, 2021

Minecraft is one of the largest games in the entire world. From its initial release, the game has been the talk of the gaming world for years, and seems to never lose popularity. This can be thanks to...

Making Great Music for a Great Price

The tools and virtual instruments used in professional music creation can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. How can you make your own music without having to pay all that money?

Noah Thompson, Columnist • February 17, 2021

Depending on what genre you’re interested in making, the process of music creation can look very different. If you write classical or jazz, you may just create some sheet music and then give it to someone...