Story by Aislyn Echols, opinion editor
• December 25, 2020
Santa Claus is one of the most widely known holiday figures in the media. Children jump for joy when they hear that this jolly Christmas figure has visited their home in the night while they dreamed of...
As Christmas is right around the corner, we must remember the origins of this holiday. Yule is a Pagan holiday that is usually celebrated by Neopagans, Pagans, Germanic peoples, Norse Pagans and Celtic...
Story by Mikayla Zverina, culture editor
• December 18, 2020
All year you wish that the most wonderful time of the year would just go ahead and get here until it finally arrives. You are filled with joy until you realize you haven gotten Christmas gifts for anyone....
Story by Katey Pappas, staff writer
• December 16, 2020
As Christmas day approaches, children and families all over begin to anticipate the gifts, food and cheer that come with the holiday season. However, not every family will be able to experience these wonderful...
Story by Emma Allen, staff writer
• December 14, 2020
I’m not a fan of a lot of food; however, I find eating very enjoyable. It has to be the right foods, like perhaps chicken strips. But at most Christmas dinners, I’m not going to find chicken strips,...
Story by Bailey Hawkins, advertisement editor
• December 8, 2020
For children, the magic of the holidays begins with the story of Santa Claus and the anticipation of seeing gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. But due to COVID-19, more than 20.6 million Americans...
Story by Aislyn Echols, opinion editor
• December 4, 2020
ASL Honor Society and Leader-In-Me are spearheading the Christmas Service Project. This project is meant to help families who are struggling around the holidays, even more so due to the impact of COVID-19....
Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer
• December 16, 2019
Far too often, the surreal Christmas experience fades away with childhood and teenagers are left in the holiday season reminiscing on their childhood experiences. As we age, it’s easy to see how Christmas...
Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor
• December 3, 2019
Firefighters turn around the block, sounding their sirens. Kids can’t keep from smiling as they anticipate the morning that lies before them. On Dec. 3, Shop with a Cop and Firefighter was held at Target...
Story by Bailey Hawkins, staff writer
• November 29, 2019
The day has come: Black Friday. It’s the holiday that best embodies the spirit of giving. So grab your dearest family and friends to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season by brawling with someone...
Pete Buttigieg pulls ahead in polls
According to new survey results, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is polling second behind Biden in the race for the Democratic nomination. Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie...
Story by Peyton Sims, staff writer
• December 15, 2018
A warm fire is burning. Presents sit under the Christmas tree waiting to be opened. You hold hot chocolate while watching snowflakes fall outside. Christmas is a cherished time of the year, but it can...