By: Jaymeson Clark We finally made it to prom 2026. This year's prom theme was Enchanted Forest from Disney's movie Tangled. Hundreds of students attended prom, showing off their best outfits and their best dance moves. But the real question is, was this year's prom worth it? On a scale of one to ten, I would give it an eight, seeing as a lot of time was put into setting up, and the thought of even having a prom. I still give it a high rating, but thus far, enjoying the e

By: Nathan Lambert

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 On Clinton Highway, right next to the Hobby Lobby, a new Academy Sports is coming up. For the people who don't know what they'll provide and why they might be building a new location near Powell, for starters, an example as a point of reference of a competitor much like them is Dick's Sporting Goods. I've looked, and their catalog of supplies is around the same, although one of the biggest differences is Academy Sports & Outdoors firearms, but this w

By: LsaIella Pena FULL SLIDE SHOW HERE https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSCeUsuaWr32v_f7jWnQIR8RIp0qxWx-uw6vg8uQo3UmCUJ5ZNWRiZWRsXrqQ-69TQEKdnH9JfJnmfO/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000

By: Tiffany Margolis Beauty standards today are highly unrealistic and can create stress for women to conform to particular ideals. These unrealistic beauty standards are shown to people on a daily basis through magazines and social media, where people can use filters to alter their appearance, leading others to believe that’s how they actually look. They cause a lot of pressure, especially on young females, to look a certain way or to conform to how their bodies should l

By: Axel Rivas On December 15, 2025, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and the Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) filed suit against the District of Sacramento after official approval of the Coyote Creek Project. The project goal was to build over 1,000 acres of solar panels on top of Barton Ranch, a historically natural ground containing a diversity of organisms and plant life. A great deal of landscaping would destroy 3,000 century-old oak trees, which

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 Nathan Lambert Not many people openly talk about their place with God, but I feel compelled to. Too many youth are silent and willing to do anything to fit in, including putting God in the back of their minds. I don't say this as someone who thinks they are ‘perfect’; in the past, I have tried to fit in and been silent about Jesus when I needed to speak up. None of us can be perfect in the eyes of God, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. People who say they are Ch

By: Bella Pena

By: Tiffany Margolis Stopping bad habits is difficult, especially if you’ve had these habits for most of your life. But there is a way to stop these habits from continuing. These bad habits can take many forms. Examples of bad habits include procrastination, smoking, poor eating habits, poor sleep, and negativity. All of these have very negative effects on your life, even when you don’t notice them. Ways to stop bad habits include avoiding tempting situations

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: Nathan Lambert With Valentine's Day approaching, the go-to date idea is often dinner. But with everyone having the same idea, restaurants will not always be available. So the only other option you have is to make it yourself. Here is a salmon dinner idea that I have cooked myself… Salmon (skin on) Lemon Olive oil Greek seasoning blend Skin on salmon Pat skin dry Season skin generously with fine salt Season meat Cook in a skillet on medium-high, skin down, for 5

By Isabella Pena The Pledge of Allegiance, which most of us repeat every morning, has been ingrained in our brains, but did you know that it is around 133 years old? Originally written by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister and Democratic-Socialist, the pledge was published with the intention for not only American students to recite, but for any person, no matter what country they were in. Since then, there have been (2) two additions. The original Pledge of Allegiance re

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: Nathan Lambert The old viewpoint on health in America has changed with the Trump administration. The new Secretary of the Health and Human Services is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He's leading the charge to get rid of prior beliefs on saturated fats and meats in the old food pyramid model. The New Pyramid Sets the standards on protein, healthy fats, fruits, and veggies. Focus on where you get your fats and carbs from. The Old Pyramid The base of diets should be carbs. Li

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: Isabella Pena Many students are unfortunately desensitized to the current manner in which bathroom time is handled by schools and enforced by teachers, much like myself, when caught up in between going from class to class without being late. It is not uncommon for students not go to the bathroom at all during school hours for several reasons that may or may not be specific to that individual. But what we fail to recognize in our monotonous routines is that refusing our

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