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Though potentially dangerous, the diamond in Lil Uzis head certainly keeps him relevant.

Lil Uzi Vert’s $24,000,000 Diamond Investment

Ty Larsen, Columnist February 12, 2021

The famous rapper Lil Uzi Vert got a diamond implanted into his forehead on Feb. 4, 2021. According to Vulture, Uzi’s diamond is 10-11 carats. “Why would one do this?” you might ask? Well, Uzi...

“Tomorrow will be a good day.” The global phenomenon who raised millions of dollars to fight COVID-19, Captain Sir Tom Moore, died just before his 101st birthday.

We Salute A Hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore

Rebecca Harris, Columnist February 12, 2021

A national and international hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore, died on Feb. 2, 2021. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moore aimed to raise 1,000 pounds for the United Kingdom National Health Service...

Poyang Lake after being cleared for sand mining.

The Damages of Sand Shortages

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist February 8, 2021

Sand is a lot more essential than you might think. In fact, it is the second most used natural resource behind water. Sand is used primarily to be made into concrete and glass. The problem is that not...

The process by which corpses are preserved for the afterlife is intricate and complex.

What Are Mummies?

Adam Khogyani, Columnist February 8, 2021

According to BBC, the word “mummy” derives from the Persian word, “mummiya,” which is the blackened state of Egyptian bodies. The term is now generally used as human parts that have their tissue...

The ANWR protects many species but may soon be gone.

Keeping the Wilderness Wild

Kalyn McLeod, Managing Editor February 5, 2021

Everyone in our modern world knows about the climate crisis. With rising temperatures and rising sea levels, it is one of humanity's biggest threats. But it is an even bigger threat for arctic wildlife,...

The world relies on teachers. So why dont they get what they deserve?

Why Are Teachers Still Getting Paid Less Than Athletes?

Rebecca Harris, Columnist February 2, 2021

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average 2019 wage for high school teachers is $61,660, and lower for elementary teachers, only $59,420. The average salary of an NBA player in the 2018-2019...

The world will remember legendary journalist Larry King.

The Legacy of Larry King

Brandon Dosen, Columnist January 29, 2021

Larry King died at age 87 with his now-widow announcing his cause of death to be a sepsis infection. He was most well known for his talk show hosted on CNN named “Larry King Live”, which he hosted...

Crows have been a symbol of darkness and death for centuries.

A Murder of Crows

Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist January 18, 2021

Crows have always been associated with ill omens and signs of death. They are up there on the list of creepy things, on par with the Grim Reaper, ghosts, and black cats. The reason for this dark reputation...

The fruit from oil palm plants, used to extract palm oil.

Palm Oil and Deforestation

Adam Khogyani, Columnist January 18, 2021

According to WWF UK, about 50% of packaged products found in supermarkets have palm oil. Even your daily products like toothpaste and shampoo have palm oil, and it’s also used to feed animals used for...

Elon Musk is currently the wealthiest person in the world.

Richest Man in the World

Brandon Dosen, Columnist January 15, 2021

Just recently in early January, Tesla revealed the new richest man in the world to be Elon Musk. Musk hit a net worth of $190 billion, passing the previous richest man, Jeff Bezos, who currently sits at...

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