By Kayla Kim Ingredients: 3/4 cup of Fuzzy Socks 1 cup of Warm Oversized Sweaters 1 cup of Jeans 3 cups of Snowboarding 3 ½ cups of Family and Friends 1 cup of Hot Cocoa 1 tablespoon of Hallmark Movies A pinch of Fuzzy Blankets Directions: First, preheat the oven at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Next,Continue reading “The Perfect Winter”
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Winter Playlist
By Lindsay Der You’re most likely sick of holiday music at this point so here is a short playlist of songs to listen to as we get further into the season- mostly non-holiday related. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and cuddle up under some blankets as you let these songs bring you the spiritContinue reading “Winter Playlist”
Not so Youthful Yoda
By Ricky Thompson Judge him by his size, you should not. Green and powerful, he is. A wise Master Jedi of the Jedi Council, Yoda, boasts a long career as a force user. In his 9 centuries, Yoda led the Jedi through much strife. At the young age of 100, he became a Jedi MasterContinue reading “Not so Youthful Yoda”
Yum Yum Youngberries
By Makenna Adams If you are a bramble fanatic like myself, you ponder the notion of berry superiority. You think to yourself, “Ripe, ruby-red raspberries are always delicious. As are plump blueberries. But how do they fare against sweet, wild blackberries? What about succulent huckleberries?” I’ve personally wrestled with this idea at length, and have concludedContinue reading “Yum Yum Youngberries”
Celebrating 100 Years of the Women’s Vote
By Isabella Brady On June 4, 1919, Congress passed an imperative right of the United States legislature; the 19th Amendment. With apparent political bias, women were the latest segment deprived of this basic human right in the United States–50 years after the 14th Amendment of 1870, which promoted African American men’s voting rights. Formally ratifiedContinue reading “Celebrating 100 Years of the Women’s Vote”
Supreme Court 101- What Does “Packing the Court” mean?
By Olivia Merrick Following the death of women’s rights champion and Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, talk of filling her now-vacant chair jumped to the top of the headlines. With Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s recent appointment as the ninth Supreme Court Justice, questions remain about what will happen next. The current leading theory inContinue reading “Supreme Court 101- What Does “Packing the Court” mean?”
Election Day Dilemma
By Ben Wynd With Election Day rapidly approaching, concerns over how the night will play out have been growing. With President Trump sowing seeds of doubt into the legitimacy of the results, many feel a cause for concern. There’s a chance none of these concerns will be alleviated due to the impact of Covid-19 onContinue reading “Election Day Dilemma”
Catholics In The Election
By Anna Hanuska Supposedly, a fundamental concept of our government is the clear separation of church and state. However, the Catholic Church plays a significant role in American politics. As nearly a quarter of the US population, Catholics make up a significant portion of voters. Initially made up of mostly poor immigrants, Catholics used toContinue reading “Catholics In The Election”
#Settle For Biden
By Claire DaQuino Although #SettleForBiden has become increasingly popular, the former Vice President’s policies show that when voting for Joe Biden, we are not settling, but in reality, voting for a president who believes in creating a more equitable, safe future for all citizens. But don’t just take my word for it. Read his plansContinue reading “#Settle For Biden”
Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Bar!
By Isabella BradyWith the extra time quarantine has brought, many people are struggling to find new recipes to spice up this fall. Oatmeal breakfast berry bars bring a balanced snack any time in the day, whether it be breakfast or dessert. With natural tart flavor from the berries combined with crumbly oats, these breakfast barsContinue reading “Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Bar!”