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Has the Value of Easter Been Lost?

Kennedy Owens, Contributing Writer March 27, 2024

Holidays historically have been a time to gather, celebrate and remember with loved ones. In recent years, the importance of many holidays has been stolen by human greed and corruption. With a profit to...

Indulge in the St. Patrick’s Day Activities

Indulge in the St. Patrick’s Day Activities

Eden Udell, Staff Writer March 17, 2024

Saint Patrick's Day, sometimes referred to as St. Paddy's Day, is a worldwide celebration of Irish culture that is jam-packed with festivities, games and lots of green-themed mayhem. This colorful celebration,...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Kipp Greenwell, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

It’s February, the shelves of every store are stocked with red, pink and white items of all sorts. Stores are sporting cartoon hearts and cheesy expressions of affection, a harbinger of the month’s...

The Importance of Black History Month

The Importance of Black History Month

Jackson Sparkman, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” This quote comes from one of the most influential African Americans to ever walk the face of the earth, Frederick Douglass. This powerful sentiment...

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Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Ella Lou Scott, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

February 14th! Whether you’re in a relationship, situationship or single, I have found some great date ideas. These Valentine's Day Date ideas can be used with your significant other, best friends or...

Five Tips to Celebrate Galentine’s Day on a Budget

Five Tips to Celebrate Galentine’s Day on a Budget

Abigail Muth, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

Last year, I covered the importance of Galentine's Day and what it means to me. In the current culture of consumerism and materialistic parties, here are five things I will be doing this year to celebrate...

What Three Kings Day Means to Me

What Three Kings Day Means to Me

Julianna Perez, Staff Writer January 8, 2024

On Jan. 6, Three Kings Day, or Dia De Los Reyes, was celebrated around the world by several Latin American and Spanish-European cultures. The holiday has religious ties to Catholicism and Christianity;...

What the New Year Means to Me

What the New Year Means to Me

Erika Ramos, Staff Writer December 29, 2023

When a year culminates, the start of a new one awaits. It is the start of new goals, hopes and expectations. This is why people in all parts of the world celebrate the last day of each year. It is confirmation...

‘Tis the Season: What I love about Christmas!

‘Tis the Season: What I love about Christmas!

Delinah Rosario, Opinion Editor December 13, 2023

There are so many things I love about this time of year. From the gifts to the quality time spent with friends and family, Christmas is my favorite time of year. Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving....

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Gift-Giving Tips and Tricks

Delinah Rosario, Opinion Editor December 7, 2023

There are so many ways to give good gifts this holiday season and they don’t need to break the bank. Here are just some of the tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years.   Don’t buy...

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Tips and Tricks for Shopping Discounts

George Pallivathuckal, Eagle Media Intern November 22, 2023

With both Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, here are some practices you should implement when you are shopping for things during the season of deals. Tip 1: Make sure what you’re buying is...

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Here Comes the Holidays

Robert Giro, Eagle Media Intern November 21, 2023

The holiday season is a time that everyone seems to look forward to, no matter how near or far away they may be. We sometimes view holidays as days when we get off from work to play catch-up for running...

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