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Healthcare

Universal Healthcare Causes Strain

Trading private insurance options for government-subsidized ones causes more harm than good
Whitney Dollins, Guest Writer December 9, 2020

Americans and politicians alike continuously debate hot button topics, such as universal healthcare. In the U.S. it became a prominent ideology. Numerous government officials even advocated for it....

COVID Testing

Screening Strategies

Self swab coronavirus testing leaves room for error
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer December 4, 2020

As coronavirus takes over 2020, testing procedures and outcome timelines evolve. In the beginning, results took between eight to ten days to report. Then, rapid testing lowered wait times down between...

Turkey Crafts

Familiar Comforts

Thanksgiving brings chance for sense of normalcy
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

Throughout the past eight months, people all over the world lived through the unimaginable: a worldwide pandemic that still affects numerous countries more than half a year later. In this time full...

One Final Request

One Final Request

RBG’s request to delay filling her spot after election ignored
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

In honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s last request before passing away, people in red cloaks began gathering in the streets to protest against naming Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court Justice. They...

Mans Best Friend

The Power of Man’s Best Friend

A dog's presence adds to a person’s quality of life simply by staying in close proximity
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer November 17, 2020

  From golden retrievers to teacup poodles, dogs come in all shapes and sizes. With over 195 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, not including the mixes and mutts, there’s no shortage...

Friday the 13th

The Cursed Day

Superstitions abound on Friday the 13th, date further back than many realize
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

    Black cats, walking under ladders and breaking mirrors- all things that constitute bad luck according to superstitions. Superstitions usually stay in October, but this year November...

Available Commercial Properties

Limited Entertainment in Town

Teens forced to search for activities elsewhere due to few options near home
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer November 11, 2020

According to the last update in 2018, Decatur’s population exceeded 6,989 residents.The fast food possibilities seem endless within the city limits, but from a teenager's standpoint, the entertainment...

Cleaning Supplies

COVID Pushes Boundaries

Family, friendships flourish through togetherness in quarantine
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer November 5, 2020

In March, Texas closed down all non-essential stores, leaving me to find entertainment in school work, my job and what we had at home. As for me, I worked in a grocery store, Brookshire’s, before...

I Voted Sticker

Young Adults Need to Vote

America's youth deserves the right to cast their ballots
Alexis B., Guest Writer November 2, 2020

November brings America another election season. Americans exercise their right to vote during elections, deciding the president for the next four years, which influences America’s direction as a...

Costume Aisle

Costume Craze

Halloween excitement evolves with age
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

  A true mark of the Halloween season happens when Walmart puts out their costume displays. Ranging from princesses to various fruits, the options for a costume seem endless. As a kid, the...

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