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Image taken on March 28, 2021, of the Ever Given being dredged.

Explaining the Suez Canal Blockage

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist April 6, 2021

On March 23, 2021, the 220,000-ton Ever Given ship got stuck while trying to pass through the Suez Canal in Egypt. The problem was exacerbated being that this canal is vital for global trade. According...

Despite being practically the same, the U.S. and U.K. versions of The Office have several differences.

Battle of the Nations, A.K.A “The Office”

Brandon Dosen, Columnist April 2, 2021

On July 9, 2001, Britain was introduced to “The Office,” a small sitcom show that would depict simple paper merchants in the small town of Slough. Made by the BBC, the country loved it. It gained a...

The Biewer Terrier with its long coat.

The Biewer Terrier

Kayli Taylor, Columnist March 22, 2021

The American Kennel Club recently announced a new edition to the Terrier family. The Biewer Terrier is a happy and cuddly dog that weighs anywhere from about four to eight pounds with a life span of 12-15...

Rosie the Riveter was the face of the female workforce during WWII.

Women’s History Month

Rebecca Harris, Columnist March 22, 2021

Women’s History Month is celebrated all over the world to recognize the many women throughout history who have made an impact on the world. What originally started as a small celebration in Santa...

Treadmills have not always been the exercise device you know them to be.

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...

Some of the most well known brands took inspiration 
straight out of mythology.

Mythology in the Modern Day

Kalyn McLeod, Managing Editor March 17, 2021

Everyone is at least somewhat familiar with Greek and Roman mythology, and has heard at least a few myths. But most people don’t know how much it has affected human history, and even our lives today....

Distortion of the Mercator map projection can be seen through comparing the red dots.  Though different sizes, each dot represents about a 621-mile diameter.

Our Mental Map Isn’t Accurate

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist March 1, 2021

Think about that giant world map we’ve seen in at least one classroom.  You know, the one that helped teach us geography.  That square version of the world map, called the Mercator map projection,...

Princess Latifas daring escapes have landed her a place in world news.

A Princess in Peril

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist March 1, 2021

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum is the daughter of the vice president of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Despite her family’s wealth, her...

Places may get their names from many different ways.

Location Naming

Allister McLeod, Editor of Student Opinion February 18, 2021

Almost every place has a name, and every name has a story behind it. Some, like the “United States of America,” are pretty easy to figure out, while others like “Arizona” or “Payson” don’t...

A little girl makes a big discovery.

Fossilized Dinosaur Footprint Discovered by a Toddler

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist February 17, 2021

Strolling along the beach during summer vacation is a very calming experience, which most people enjoy. Seeing little kids pretending to be pirates looking for riches isn’t an unusual sight when you’re...

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