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George Herbert was a Welsh-born poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as "one of the foremost British devotional lyricists." He was born into an artistic and wealthy family and largely raised in England.

[Photo] Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. – George Herbert

February 21, 2020
Coca Cola was founded in 1892

[Photo] You can remove blood stains on clothes with Coca-Cola

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2020
Pinball machines are seen in many different casinos

[Photo] In New York City, pinball was illegal until 1976

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2020
Walt Disney was an American motion picture and television producer and showman, famous as a pioneer of cartoon films, including Mickey Mouse, and as the creator of the amusement parks Disneyland and Disney World.

[Photo] “The Way Get Started Is To Quit Talking And Begin Doing.” – Walt Disney

February 11, 2020
Mexico has a population of 129.2 million

[Photo] Mexico has 69 official languages

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2020
The Amazon Rainforest has been in the process of saving because of all the deforestation

[Photo] During the past 40 years, at least 20% of the Amazon rainforest has been cut down

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2020
Self-driving cars can be seen in Teslas, Google Cars, etc.

[Photo] In 2012, Nevada became the first state to issue licenses for self-driving cars

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2020
Coffee contains caffiene.

[Photo] Coffee is most effective if consumed between 9:30 am and 11:30 am

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2020
Due to the shows popularity it has 1.01 million views.

Bananas take about nine months to grow.

[Photo] Bananas are curved because they grow towards the sun

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2020
Kangaroos have the lifespan of 8 to 12 years

[Photo] If you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground it can’t hop

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2020
Being one of the top technology gadgets in 2019 the air pods pro cost $234.99

[Photo] Year in review of new technology gadgets

By: Basma Marghany, Editor
January 31, 2020
Nails are one of the most sensitive parts of the body

[Photo] Nails grow faster in warm weather than they do in cold weather

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2020
Tony Robbins is a catalyst for change and a strategist for success.

[Photo] “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.” –Tony Robbins

January 31, 2020
Punishments have been handed out to Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, but many feel like the punishments are too light

[Photo] How MLB has dealt with controversy past vs. present

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
Thomas John Watson Sr. was an American businessman.

[Photo] “If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.” –Thomas J. Watson

January 30, 2020
Robert Collier was an American author of self-help, and New Thought metaphysical books in the 20th century.

[Photo] “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.” –Robert Collier

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 29, 2020
Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author.

[Photo] “The starting point of all achievement is desire.” –Napoleon Hill

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 27, 2020
Dolphins are one of the many underwater mammals.

[Photo] Dolphins have been trained to be used in wars

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020
E is one of the five vowels

[Photo] “E” is the most common letter in the English language

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2020
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures.

[Photo] “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” –Thomas A. Edison

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 23, 2020
Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is perhaps best known for his speech which began with the words - "Sisters and brothers of America ...," in which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.

[Photo] “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life–think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” –Swami Vivekananda

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 22, 2020
Bream Gives Me Hiccups is Jesse Eisenberg's first novel as an author

[Photo] Jesse Eisenberg is a full time actor and now a part time author book review

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
February 18, 2020
The death penalty originated in 1990.

[Photo] The Death Penalty is legal in 32 U.S. states

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2020
Gallstones will either stay in the gallbladder, or pass on.

[Photo] Drinking more coffee may reduce risk of developing gallstones

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2020
Secretary Alex Azar and Bill Gates.Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen, and subsequently became one of the richest men in the world.

[Photo] “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” –Bill Gates

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 21, 2020
Nathaniel Hawthorne, (born July 4, 1804, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.—died May 19, 1864, Plymouth, New Hampshire), American novelist and short-story writer who was a master of the allegorical and symbolic tale

[Photo] “Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” –Nathaniel Hawthorne

January 14, 2020
Despite putting up a great fight, the Yankees failed to win the world series for the 10th year in a row

[Photo] Yankees year in review 2019, the chase for 28 continues

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion. He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, to Nathaniel Hathorne and the former Elizabeth Clarke Manning.

[Photo] “Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” –Nathaniel Hawthorne

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 9, 2020
Oprah Winfrey, (born January 29, 1954, Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S.), American television personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose syndicated daily talk show was among the most popular of the genre. She became one of the richest and most influential women in the United States.

[Photo] “I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams.” –Oprah Winfrey

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 8, 2020
Nike was founded in 1964

[Photo] Nike’s famous logo was created in 1971 for just $35

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 6, 2020
Author Oscar Wilde was known for his acclaimed works including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as his brilliant wit, flamboyant style and infamous imprisonment for homosexuality.

[Photo] “What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” –Oscar Wilde

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 23, 2019
William Penn Adair Rogers was an American stage and motion picture actor, vaudeville performer, cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist, and social commentator from Oklahoma.

[Photo] “Don’t Let Yesterday Take Up Too Much Of Today.” – Will Rogers

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Starfish have four or five arms

[Photo] There is a starfish with 40 arms

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 18, 2019
He was the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led Britain to victory in the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955.

[Photo] “The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 18, 2019
Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations.

[Photo] “The Way Get Started Is To Quit Talking And Begin Doing.” – Walt Disney

December 19, 2019
Franklin was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.

[Photo] “well done is better than well said” – Benjamin Franklin

December 16, 2019
On December 11 2019 Brian Cashman signed Gerrit Cole to one of the largest contracts in the history of baseball

DescriptionJohn Robert Wooden was an American basketball player and head coach at the University of California, Los Angeles.

[Photo] “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” –John Wooden

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 12, 2019
Alexander_Graham_Bell_in_colors

[Photo] “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus. “ – Alexander Graham Bell

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 11, 2019
Mental_Health_Message

[Photo] Mental Health in High School

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2020
Prom is a very important event for high school students.

[Photo] Prom

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 7, 2019
Egotis

[Photo] Egotistical

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 29, 2019
The cat likes to lollygag, by spending time aimlessly laying down.

[Photo] Lollygag

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 15, 2019
Gabelle was known as a tax on salt.

[Photo] Gabelle

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Jentacular pertains to breakfast.

[Photo] Jentacular

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 1, 2019
Blatherskite is a person who constantly talks, usually about nothing important.

[Photo] Blatherskite

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 29, 2019
Spring Break is a week off of school for many students, in the spring.

[Photo] Spring Break

April 19, 2019
A vomitorium is a passage situated below or behind a tier of seats in an amphitheatre or a stadium, through which big crowds can exit rapidly at the end of a performance.

[Photo] Vomitorium

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 17, 2019
An abactor is someone who steals cattle.

[Photo] Abactor

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 10, 2019
Dance Moms is a popular reality TV show on Lifetime.

[Photo] Dance Moms: Is it reality?

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 1, 2019
Aerophobia is a fear of flying or the air.

[Photo] Aerophobia

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 27, 2019
Usorious is charging excessive amounts of money for loans.

[Photo] Usurious

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 25, 2019
Busticate is to break into pieces, like breaking glass.

[Photo] Busticate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 22, 2019
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an elaborate, confusing structure designed as a maze.

[Photo] Labryinth

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 18, 2019
The hit TV show has been on air since 2013.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 11, 2018
Due to the events of Miranda v. Arizona, The Border patrol officer must read the Miranda Rights to his suspect.

[Photo] Miranda rights established

June 13, 2018
Released in 1982, E.T.: The Extra terrestrial is one of the highest grossing films of all time.

[Photo] E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is released

June 11, 2018
Although strongly debated, James Earl Ray is the alleged and convicted killer or Martin Luther King Jr.

[Photo] MLK assassination suspect caught

June 8, 2018
Making History, Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner signs the 19th Amendment becoming the 11th state to ratify the Amendment.

[Photo] Congress passes the 19th Amendment

June 4, 2018
Launching in 1980, CNN remains one of the most popular news networks today

[Photo] CNN launches on the air

June 1, 2018
One of the Worlds most notable landmarks, Big Ben has been standing tall in London for centuries.

[Photo] Big Ben becomes operational

May 31, 2018
Looking like a winner, Ray Harroun sits in his winning car, That Marmon Wasp.

[Photo] First Indy 500

May 30, 2018
All smiles, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay stand on Mount Everest during their expedition.

[Photo] Everest successfully climbed for the first time

May 29, 2018
The book was very popular, as a result The Giver became a movie. This is the cast including many A list celebrities.

[Photo] The Giver: a book you don’t want to miss

June 4, 2018
Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn bridge historically joined the cities of New York and Brooklyn.

[Photo] the Brooklyn bridge opens

May 24, 2018
Always on the run, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow would often pose like a cute couple to attract sympathy from the press.

[Photo] Police take out Bonnie and Clyde

May 23, 2018
Traveled by many, the Oregon trail provided a path to a new life out West.

[Photo] The Great Emigration leaves for Oregon

May 22, 2018
Headed by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross is in place to aid people during War and Natural Disasters

[Photo] American red Cross founded

May 21, 2018
Taking flight, the Gloster-Whittle E 28/39 was the first Allied aircraft to take jet flight.

[Photo] First Allied Jet takes flight

May 15, 2018
A famed duo, Lewis and Clark are responsible for exploring most of the new land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase.

[Photo] Lewis and Clark depart

May 14, 2018
Showing appreciation, Mother's Day gives Americans the chance to honor their Mothers on a National scale

[Photo] President Wilson proclaims first official Mother’s Day

May 9, 2018
Breaking the ice, two Submarines come up out of the water at the Geographic North Pole.

[Photo] The first aircraft lands at the geographic North Pole

May 3, 2018
After creating a successful vaccine, Jonas Salk's name was no shortage of the headlines.

[Photo] Polio vaccine trials begin

April 26, 2018
A role model for females everywhere, Danica Patrick won her first IndyCar event in 2008.

[Photo] Danica Patrick is the first Woman to win an Indy race

April 20, 2018
After a clear victory, John J/ McDermott stands for the cameras

[Photo] The first Boston marathon

April 19, 2018
All smiles, the crew of Apollo 13, James A. Lovell, John L. Swigert, and Fred W. Haise pose in their space suits for the mission.

[Photo] Apollo 13 returns home to Earth

April 17, 2018
Created in 1938, Chemist Albert Hofmann put together LSD during experimental medical research.

[Photo] Hallucinogenic effects of LSD are discovered

April 16, 2018
Going for gold, the athlete attempts to get over the bar during the High Jump at the 1896 Olympics

[Photo] The birth of the modern Olympics

April 6, 2018
Unknown to fans at the time, the Baltimore Colts packed up and moved to Indianapolis in the middle of the night.

[Photo] Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis

March 28, 2018
Taking great strides for America, President Lyndon B. Johnson made change that would later shape the future

[Photo] President Johnson pushes for equal voting rights

March 15, 2018
Debuted in 1959, barbie has went on to be one of the most recognizable toys in America.

[Photo] Barbie makes her debut

March 9, 2018
The Medal of Honor, is the most prestigious and highest award members of the Military can receive.

[Photo] Earliest Medal of Honor Action in U.S. Military

February 13, 2018
Seniors will soon be transitioning from High school students to college freshman on June 23rd

Water will always keep you hydrated

Stunting on the beautiful beach, Hawaii Pacific University

[Photo] The Never Ending Cheer Debate

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
April 4, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State under the Obama Administration, John Kerry (middle) stands with Greenland's Prime Minister Kim Kielsen (left) and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vittus Qujaukitsoq (right), as they answer questions from reporters on June 17, 2016 regarding ice extent in Ilulissat, Greenland.

[Photo] A Year in Review: 2016 Climate Change

By: Mia Banks, Fall Reporter
January 31, 2017
Hamilton star, Daveed Diggs, is the front man of the rap group Clipping.

[Photo] Clipping’s Wriggle is the greatest album of 2016

By: Kurt Jackson, Fall Reporter
January 31, 2017
As it is just a bushiness, McDonald's is not making your child obese.

[Photo] McDonald’s is not to blame for obesity

By: Kurt Jackson, Fall Reporter
November 22, 2016
The theater is more than a place to put on a show, it is a place to connect with friends.

[Photo] Colonia High School puts on a Fall Showcase

By: Kurt Jackson, Fall Reporter
October 24, 2016
Lorde_Constanza

[Photo] 2013

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
June 3, 2015
Galveston, TX, October 10, 2008 -- Food prepared by Southern Babtist Covention volunteers is loaded onto a Red Cross IRV for distribution in Galveston. Working with The Salvation Army, this kitchen has prepared over one million meals since September 14, the day after Hurricane Ike struck. FEMA photo by Greg Henshall

[Photo] 1881

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
May 21, 2015
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[Photo] 1895

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
May 19, 2015
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[Photo] 1931

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
May 1, 2015
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[Photo] 2005

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
April 23, 2015
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[Photo] 1970

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
April 22, 2015
Nintendo Gameboy

[Photo] 1989

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
April 21, 2015
Copy of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

[Photo] The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time captures the curiosity of readers

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
April 30, 2015
This is a picture of Ray Kroc's first McDonald's restaurant in Des Plaines IL USA - now a museum.

[Photo] 1955

By: Paige Nonnenmacher, Spring Reporter and Editor
April 15, 2015
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