By Isabella Pena    A “sneckdown” is a term sometimes used in infrastructure, civil engineering, and other similar areas like urban planning. It’s a combination of the terms “neckdown” and snow, also thought to have different origins in Irish culture, like the Gaelic word for snow (sneachta).     The basic explanation of what a sneckdown is: “a buildup of snow on a road that has not been flattened and cleared by traffic, particularly at an intersection.” (Wikipedia). The reas

By: Pablo Gonzalez Snowstorms can be very dangerous and unpredictable. That’s why it’s always a good idea to be prepared for one just in case. How will you know if you are having a snowstorm? If you see or hear: Blizzard WARNING, Winter Storm WARNING, WIND CHILL Temperature, Winter Storm OUTLOOK, Winter Storm Watch, and Winter Weather ADVISORY. You should get the things you will need. The emergency supplies you should get are: Food, Medicine, a to-go kit, a home kit, phon

By: Tiffany Margolis You can keep yourself and your animals safe and warm from the upcoming snowstorm by doing some stuff before it starts. But in such cases, you should make sure to keep up with the most recent updates on your weather app so you’ll know if anything starts to change. For yourself, there are a few things you can do to prepare and keep yourself the same, such as:  Go to the grocery store and stock up on foods but make sure they aren’t perishables because yo

By: Amanda Whitsell    Here in Knoxville, Tennessee, we are expecting to get one of the heaviest snows since 1993. A lot of people are excited for winter activities, but it's important to be prepared for the snow. It’s important to have at least 3 days' worth of non-perishable food and a gallon of water per person. If you heat your house with propane, it is important to have it all restocked and is a reliable way to get more, for the first day or so it should not be necessary

By: Gage Snyder which is that their cars do not have the things they need to help them in a snowstorm. Cold weather will drain your car's batteries faster, so it is very important that you have jumper cables or a portable jump starter with you at all times, not just in winter. The next thing you need to have is tools that you can use if something breaks. An example is tools to change your tires and jackstands to get your car up. Having duct tape is also very important and

By: Amber Stevens Power outages can last a while when they happen, so it’s a good idea to make sure that you have the necessities that you need so here’s 15 things you may need whenever a power outage occurs. First, Bob Vila says to stock up on batteries. Having backup batteries is good in case you need a flashlight or a radio. Second, check your flashlight. According to Jennifer Noonan, “Pitch the flashlights that don’t work, and make sure the working ones have new batte

By: Isabella Pena    When a large storm is approaching during any season, but especially during winter, it is essential to prepare any necessary supplies for your household to ensure everyone stays safe. Not many storms often force people to go without power, food, gas, or water, but you are better off being prepared for the worst than being unprepared during it. To be best prepared for inclement weather, it is best to have separate preparations for your car and house. In the

By: Axel Alejandro Rivas     Have you stepped outside and taken a deep breath of air? It should feel nice and refreshing, something that takes the edge off, not like any other drug. What if this oxygen had to be taken away from you in an instant? What if you felt your heart beat slowing down, gradually losing the ability to breathe in, while the carbon dioxide leaves your body, turning it into a shell? In the future, one thing is promised: death. Now you should ask yourself,

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: Amber Stevens    Americans spend their money on things that aren’t necessary. According to GreenSprout.com , there are seven unnecessary things people spend their money on. The first being auto insurance. The average American family overspends at least $416 a year on their auto insurance. Find a trusted site to help you see how much more you’re paying for insurance than you should be. Second, when shopping online, Americans often overpay. When shopping online, we don’t re

By: Tiffany Margolis There are as many ways to figure out what facial shape you have as there are different facial shapes. Knowing your facial shape can help you know how to do your makeup correctly, what haircuts suit you the best, and what glasses will be perfect for your face. These can help your overall appearance a lot by just knowing one simple thing about yourself, since you have to see your face daily. Some ways to figure out what facial shape you have are: Solution 1

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 Aubrey LaManna Ingredients 6 cups plain flour 3 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons shortening ( Crisco ) 1 package yeast Mix yeast and warm water; set aside. Mix flour, salt , and sugar together; add shortening and mix well with hands. Add water and yeast; knead until elastic in texture. Let rise in a warm place for an hour until double in size. Punch down. Make rolls; let rise again for another hour. Bake in a 400-degree oven until golden brown. Makes 24

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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Brettley Witte Veterans Day is a holiday to celebrate the veterans who served in the military. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day in May. Veterans Day was created to remember the ending of WWI on November 11, 1918, at 11 AM (11/11/1918). The war ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Veterans Day is a day for celebrating the service of all who have worn the uniform, not just those who died in combat. It is largely intended to thank living veter

By Isabella Pena Armistice Day began after World War I ended in memory of everyone who died while serving during the war. After the deadliest war in history, World War II, Armistice Day was renamed to Veterans Day. Last Tuesday, it was celebrated on November 11th, the same day the First World War ended. Proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919, honoring military personnel and veterans, Armistice Day was made to remember the armistice that ended World War I on Novemb

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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    For the poor, indecisive souls of Powell High School, this article will serve as a last resort for costumes for different-sized groups or just going solo. These will be the majority of media-related costumes, but of course, you can ask others or go online for more personalized costumes.    Costumes for one person could be a black cat, bugs (ladybug, bumblebee, ect), an alien, Pyramid Head, Wednesday, Jigsaw, Bob Ross, a ghost, Jack-o-lantern, Beetlejuice,