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Caravan reaches Mexico, US borders, hopes for asylum

Liam Harding, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

On October 12, in the city of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, a group of people gathered around a bus stop in hopes of escaping the crime ridden city and finding peace in the United States. Within a day, over...

Art by Katherine Quinn

Ancient Assyrian sculptures worth millions

Historic Ottoman Empire relics interest art collectors
Camila Mora, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

In 1845, a young English explorer, Austen Henry Layard, traveled to Nimud and began excavations in search of the Assyrian Empire.  The Assyrian Empire collapsed in late 7th century BC, and the land was...

Art by Kayla Johnson

Frozen journey from center of earth

“Ice VII” expected to reach surface within 35 million years
Nicholette Bentz, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

This past spring, science researchers discovered a new type of ice claimed to be more destructive and fast growing than any other ice form known to man. Published data last March conveyed that there has...

Kavanaugh nominated for Supreme Court Justice

Kavanaugh nominated for Supreme Court Justice

Jayne Bottarini, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retired from the Supreme Court in June, having served for over 30 years. Kennedy was a crucial swing vote in major Supreme Court decisions. With Kennedy’s...

Halloween traditions shared between backgrounds

Camila Mora, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

Boo! Did you know that in Mexico people bring food to the dead during Halloween? Did you know that people make their own altar? Halloween has many names and is celebrated differently around the world. Mexico...

Spirits haunt ancient Mayan structures

Spirits haunt ancient Mayan structures

Nicholette Bentz, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

With the technological breakthrough of new and improved LiDAR laser analysis earlier this year in Germany, Tulane University researchers have uncovered 61,000 ancient Mayan structures hidden beneath the...

Model T celebrates 110 years of transit

Model T celebrates 110 years of transit

Liam Harding, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

October 1 is an important day in history for the auto industry and the United States. The Ford Model T was created 110 years ago offering an affordable car enabling the everyday American to own the once...

Youngest face transplant elevates cosmetic surgery

Youngest face transplant elevates cosmetic surgery

Jayne Bottarini, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

Your face is a prominent part of your identity. Your face distinguishes you from anyone else and is a primary way to help express your feelings. Katie Stubblefield, having just recently moved to Oxford,...

Native American reservations struck by poverty

Native American reservations struck by poverty

Katya Boskovic, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

“They took the whole Indian nation. Locked us on this reservation.” People may know the catchy song “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and The Raiders, but how many have learned of the numerous...

Gina works a sophomore recovering from an injury.

Enhanced post surgery recovery enhances sports

Camila Mora, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

Ouch! When someone is injured, it takes a long time to heal, regardless of the injury.  However, hospitals recently been researching Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) to decrease the recovery time...

Lifes an oyster, but how is theirs?

Life’s an oyster, but how is theirs?

Nicolette Bentz, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

With the pressing issue of shell reefs finding themselves in ruin around the world, North Carolina State University hopes to revolutionize their idea of attaching underwater microphones to oysters to better...

Art by Kayla Johnson

World War I Celebrates 100 Years of Peace

Katie McManaman, World Editor August 30, 2018

On November 11 the Allies celebrate the 100th anniversary of the armistice that brought an official end to World War I. Although there will not be fireworks, parades, or parties, people will celebrate...

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