The annual ‘swimsuit season’ is approaching and this season can bring waves of low self-esteem and self doubt. When students reach their teenage years it can be especially hard to feel confident. With social...
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From Cavetown to Khalid, rundown on new beats
Several albums and songs have been released in the past few months from popular artists such as Khalid and also smaller artists such as Midland native Michigander. This is a review of a few...
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Meaningful Mandarin
Learning a new language is beneficial for all ages, but it’s important to start them young. At Woodcrest Elementary, K-4 is starting to learn Mandarin for 30 minutes twice a week. This allows the...
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Super Bowl Déjà vu
The year was 2001 the Rams were still in St. Louis, Sean McVay was playing high school football, and Tom Brady only had one ring. Since then the Rams have moved to Los Angeles,...
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Local Apple Orchard Reviews
Bayne’s Cider Mill Apple cider: 5/5 This is undoubtedly some of the best apple cider in the tri-cities. It’s sweet, not too tangy, and tastes like drinking apples. It’s basically the nectar of the...
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Chloe Welch MyTurn Column
I received my first smartphone in sixth grade. This phone was a big jump from the flip phone I had owned since the fourth grade, which I could only use to make phone calls....
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Should college athletes be paid for their contributions?
Basketball fans from across the country have their tickets scanned and file into Little Caesars Arena, eager for the chance to watch top college teams duke it out in the NCAA Tournament. Stadium vendors...
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Netflix and chill? The best originals to get through spring break
The Midland bubble begins to close as the last remaining students going on spring break saunter onto their planes heading for Punta Cana, Florida, Hawaii, and most likely anyplace warmer than here. Being stuck...
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How different districts deal with student protests during hours of instruction
One of the conflicts in 2018 thus far is the debate over gun laws. Since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, students across the nation began to take action...
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Vaccination Pro Con: Should people get vaccinated?
Winter is here in full fury, and consequently, the flu has made yet another comeback. In this period of time, students and parents are encouraged to get vaccinated against the flu. The question on...
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