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Why So Many People Use Windows XP Today!

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 May 26, 2022
Last year when I wrote the story of Windows XP’s Development history back in November, a number of people and close friends reached out to me and were curious about whether or not I use Windows XP. Although it is very nostalgic, I don’t use it for obvious security reasons. Nevertheless, I was surprised to find out that many end-users still use Windows XP.
Divine Dines: Cafe Tuscano

Divine Dines: Cafe Tuscano

Natalia Richards, Reporter May 25, 2022

Divine Dines: Cafe Tuscano Natalia Richards | Reporter   Italian food is praised worldwide for its unique and intense flavoring. In Pocatello lies one of the best Italian restaurants in the...

Dropping Out of School

Dropping Out of School

Syringa Garcia, Co-Editor 2021-2022 April 29, 2022

In a four-year college, an average of 65% of all students drop out within 6 years. In 2019, a study showed that less than half of Americans between the ages of 25 and 35 had no school credit past a high...

Are You Scared?

Are You Scared?

Rebekah Charles, Reporter April 28, 2022
Horror movies are one of the most popular genres in movie history, through time the element of horror has changed from what's scary and what is not. In older, classic horror a simple vampire or werewolf would have frightened the audience for weeks.
Cheyanne Silver's painting 'Warm Blood' was inspired by her experience with a patient whose health continued to deteriorate. Silver uses her art as a way to process her own thoughts and emotions as a medical student.

Mental Burn-out

MacKayla Diann Harbison April 27, 2022
“Mental burn-out” is a very serious issue that is happening to everyone. “Burn-out” is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped.
Map of Russia and Ukraine. April 23rd, 2022.

How Putin’s Invasion is Changing Society as We Know It.

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 April 24, 2022
In the early hours of February 24th. 2022, the morning erupted with the sound of cruise missiles and artillery barrages. Russian armed forces initiated their full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Prompting the most significant military conflict between two nation-states in Europe since World War II. The bombing of airports, hospitals, and many military sites took place.
Divine Dines: Bjs Bayou

Divine Dines: Bj’s Bayou

Natalia Richards, Reporter April 5, 2022

New Orleans is home to some of the best cajun food, and twenty minutes away from Idaho Falls lies a restaurant much like this home of southern hospitality. This place goes by the name of Bj’s Bayou and...

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

Ethan Risenmay, Reporter April 1, 2022

Brandon Sanderson has sold over 7 million copies of his written works around the world. He is most known for his fantasy books and their complicated magic systems. He is now 47 years old and has 3 children....

Photo taken by MacKayla Harbison

Inspired Artowrk in the Hallways.

MacKayla Harbison, Reporter April 1, 2022

The artwork in the girls’ bathroom in the English hall: let’s talk about it. I’m sure most of you girls have noticed how there is new, uplifting artwork and quotes in the English hall bathroom. I’ve...

Turning Red: Review

Turning Red: Review

Syringa Garcia, Co-Editor 2021-2022 April 1, 2022

Pixar has gone through many stages. In the beginning, Pixar released masterpiece after masterpiece, movies that were creative beyond anything people had ever seen: classics. Eventually, Pixar was bought...

AP court image. Text reads 'Can International Law Prevent Putin's War on Ukraine?'

Can International Law Prevent Putin’s War on Ukraine?

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 March 28, 2022
Russia has continued its invasion of Ukraine, and many are calling this "an illegal war of aggression". But many people are confused as to what standards of war can be defined as illegal, and what even is International Law in itself.
Cell Tower location signal. Credit: T-Mobile.

What is 5G C-Band, Is it a BIG Deal?

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 March 2, 2022
Just recently here in the United States, cell phone carriers were able to switch on what is called C-Band 5G. Believe it or not, this is important.  You may have heard of it in news outlets covering C-Band, but not acknowledging what it is.
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