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Los Calcetines

Los Calcetines

May 20, 2013 • Logan McCune, Sports Editor  

Los calcetines, or socks are believed to be have originated in the Stone Age around the year 2000 BC. Cavemen were believed to have made them out of animal skins and tied them around their ankles. But those weren’t Nike or Adidas socks, the popular brands nowadays. But I’ll bet that if you... 

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Stop That Trend!

Stop That Trend!

May 20, 2013 • Emily Chapman, Student Life Editor  

Have you ever heard that expression, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?” Yeah, that same rule applies to leggings. What happens in the eighties, stays in the eighties. So, why is it that we’ve carried over the worst clothing statement into today’s fashion?  Leggings stick... 

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Summer Drag

Summer Drag

April 15, 2013 • Ben Hicks, Opinion Editor  

It’s in the air, the smell of summer. The nights get longer, the weather gets better and all that good stuff; summer food, summer fun and hopefully not summer school. Always seems like something to do. The last thing you’d want to think about is school and there are no worries. Who doesn’t love... 

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Tiger Woods #1 Again

Tiger Woods #1 Again

April 15, 2013 • Nate Palmarine, Advertisement  

Since the beginning of his career, Tiger Woods has been back and forth on obtaining his #1 spot in the world, but finally in 2013, he is back at the top. In his most recent tournament, The Arnold Palmer Invitational, he hit a 275 throughout the entire tournament. Tiger’s entire 2013 career on the PGA... 

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So Not Summer

So Not Summer

April 15, 2013 • Emily Chapman, Student Life Editor  

Tanning, swimming, going places. To the ranches, to the races. Oceans breezes, waves all sway; summertime is on the way. Now, snap back to reality! It’s April, people. It’s not summer. This is the season of rain and storms. The season where everyone carries umbrellas and wears rain-boots.... 

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Skiing Vs. Snowboarding

Skiing Vs. Snowboarding

March 27, 2013 • Jeffrey Walters, Sports Editor  

Skiing and snowboarding are very similar extreme sports. They are both very enjoyable but can be very difficult. Snowboarding is much harder than skiing which is why skiing could be considered a lot more enjoyable. Skiing can be easier to some but  to others it may be a challenge. Skiing is a lot easier... 

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Tanning Time

Tanning Time

March 27, 2013 • Ben Hicks, Opinion Editor  

“You’re really pale.” Yes I get told this a lot, being a white guy in winter can cause paleness. “You should go tanning!” Is something I hear a lot, which is a bit off-putting to me in the recent couple months. Even in the winter, girls have had a glowing, dark tan. Going to the tanning beds... 

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Alex Smith in KC

Alex Smith in KC

March 27, 2013 • Logan McCune, Sports Editor  

The San Francisco 49ers were in the 2013 Superbowl. Who was their quarterback? It was Colin Kaepernick. Their backup? Alex Smith. The 49ers were looking to trade Smith for a decent player or a decent pick in the draft. Then, the Kansas City Chiefs offered them a trade for their second round pick in the... 

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Do the Harlem Shake

Do the Harlem Shake

March 6, 2013 • Ben Hicks, Opinion Editor  

Ideas broadcasted on the internet or on Youtube quickly grow in popularity if they grab the attention of someone. One that has taken the whole internet by storm is the Harlem Shake. The Harlem Shake is a thirty second or so clip, which includes a big group of people, usually starting with one person... 

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The Puppy Bowl

The Puppy Bowl

February 20, 2013 • Nate Palmarine, Advertisement  

Every year two teams of great players get together and play in one of the most watched sporting events on the planet. The puppy bowl is an event put on by Pedigree every year on the same day as the Super Bowl, where puppies of all breeds come together and play a nice friendly game of puppy football.... 

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