By: Pablo Gonzalez Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes in the world, and in my opinion, the best hero there is. Spider-Man was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962, first seen in Amazing Fantasy #15. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created Spider-Man to be a relatable hero for kids. Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider during a science experiment, giving him superpowers. Uncle Ben, who was Peter’s uncle, was killed by a burglar. Peter has to deal w

By: Amanda Whitsell Dollywood is a theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dolly Parton made this beautiful park the way it is to boost the economy of where she grew up. At the time she purchased the park, the prosperity in East Tennessee was struggling. Before being known as Dollywood, the park was Silver Dollar City. She became a co-owner in 1986. At the same time, the bald eagle population was also poor. Native to Tennessee, the bald eagle was sitting at a few to no bre

By: Isabella Pena If you are visiting Tennessee or are simply looking for something new to do, a unique festival in Jonesborough may be what you are looking for. Every October, the city of Jonesborough holds a National Storytelling Festival held by the International Storytelling Center. As the name suggests, the International Storytelling Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing stories from all over the world and has its headquarters stationed in Jonesborou

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By Axel Rivas What is “Invincible Brainrot”? In the growing audience of the show Invincible, a part of the fandom uses the classical internet method of making humor from the show's content, specifically the genre of “Brainrot” humor. Brain-rot humor is over-stimulating media with no cohesive meaning, identified by the way it makes the viewer feel a sort of mental fatigue. Most brain-rotted media consist of multiple overlapping sound effects that end abruptly and extend th

By Nathan Lambert Many people cannot tell the differences between the two types of jiu-jitsu most commonly in circulation. The reason why the martial art split is mainly due to certain people not liking certain aspects of Japanese ju-jitsu, mainly the stripes and the more strength-focused approach at the time, and those people created judo. Judo later evolved into Brazilian jiu-jitsu once it arrived in the Americas in the 20th century. In BJJ (Brazilian ju-jitsu), the f

By: Axel Rivas We are currently climbing up to the climax of many amazing media adaptations. If you are a fan of comics or manga, you are definitely hearing the hype of 2 shows that are releasing their very anticipated stories weekly: Jujutsu Kaisen and Invincible. Both shows feature intense fights, magical powers, and very in-depth, jaw-dropping storytelling. I highly recommend getting into these shows, even if you aren’t into anime or superheroes, and a graphic content

By Gage Snyder March Madness is one of the most exciting sporting events of the year. One of the reasons that March Madness is so popular is because of all the chaos that happens with it. For example, the low-sided teams beating the higher-sided teams make them a Cinderella team. There is almost always a Cinderella team that makes it further than anyone expected. Another way that makes March Madness so special is the brackets that people make. In 2025, there were more th

By: Isabella Pena With the 2026 season already underway, there have been quite a few changes among teams, manufacturers, drivers, and the cars themselves. Our newest wave of rookies includes Italian Kimi Antonelli, Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto, and British Arvid Lindblad! It is an impressive lineup, with Antonelli having already won the Chinese Grand Prix on the 15th of March, despite being just a rookie in the high-stakes racing of Formula 1. Onto our teams, with th

By: Tiffany Margolis In my personal opinion, I believe that the megalodon still exists. Even though it’s not scientifically proven that it still exists, it also isn’t proven that it’s extinct. People have only truthfully said that it went extinct because we haven’t spotted one in over 3.6 million years. But what if it were just further down in the water than they used to be, where we can’t visit due to the extreme and crushing pressure? Others say that it can’t exist beca

By Trinity Peralta This year, the 2026 Winter Olympics were outstanding! They took place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The opening ceremony was on February 6th, and the closing ceremony took place on February 22nd. This area in Italy is known for its architecture, expensive quality shopping, food, museums, and more. Among the many winter sports are biathlon, bobsled, curling, ice hockey, luge, and skiing. The most beautiful of all the competitions, in my opi

By: Amber Stevens Southern Grit was a remarkable experience! It’s located in the Old City Downtown in Knoxville, Tennessee. They offer various Southern dishes, including fried chicken, burgers, salads, shrimp and grits, and more. The service was excellent, and the food was great. I ordered a medium Nashville Hot Chicken Club, which had Havarti, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise with a side of fries. Everything there is homemade, including the sauces. If you want a good burge

By: Tiffany Margolis Valentine’s Day is the holiday that is about expressing love and affection through gifts, flowers, cards, and romantic gestures. However, a lot of couples don’t know what to get their partner for Valentine’s Day as they overthink if it’ll be something that they’ll like or if it will be good enough to give. But in reality, your partner usually won’t care what they get; they’ll just care that you cared about them enough to even think about what they woul

By: Kenzie Gibson The blue light of someone’s smartphone causes me to hurry. Our thoughts on a screen fly fast and are often deleted as quickly as we type them. We are so swift to send one message or the other, without actually bothering our ass as to what comes out of his mouth. But then you take a seat with the blank sheet of paper and pen. There is no undo key to correct your mistakes, just the sound of your hand dragging along on paper. Sending a letter out serves as

By: Gage Snyder NIL, which stands for Name, Image, and Likeness, allows for college athletes to begin getting paid for the first time ever. Beginning in July 2021, college athletes could start getting earnings for endorsements and other deals. However, the big settlement by the NCAA was in July of 2025, allowing universities to pay athletes directly. Many schools have used this to their advantage by recruiting players by paying them to commit to and play for their school.

By Isabella Pena A list of Christmas songs from different eras and genres to celebrate the holiday this year, happy listening and have a merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad (Jose Feliciano) All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey) Santa Baby (Lauvey) Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms) Rocking Around the Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee) Run Rudolph Run (Chuck Berry) Last Christmas (Wham!) It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Johnny Matis) You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Tyler t

By: Jaymeson Clark Deviled Eggs the top appetizer many people look forward to at get togethers. Deviled eggs are a classing easy to make and they are also not time consuming to make. Have you ever been through the struggle bus of trying to ace your deviled eggs, or are you looking for a recipe that will blow your guests mind from the mouth watering flavors? Well you are at the right place here is the best mouth watering deviled egg recipe you could ever lay your hands on

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By Aubrey LaManna Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 min Total time: 20 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup 3 cans of chicken broth 3 cups shredded cooked chicken meat 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough Directions Step 1: Stir condensed soup, chicken broth, and shredded chicken together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until i

By Isabella Pena Estimated to be originally found in European folklore, will-o’-the-wisps have different origins depending on who you ask, each with their own slightly different names and stories. In Ancient Rome, they were called ignis fatuus (foolish flame in latin), usually seen by travellers around bogs or marshy locations. In the UK, they are sometimes referred to as hinkypunks , a one-legged wispy figure that leads travellers towards treasure or danger. In Slavic fo