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Bartow Museum Greets Holiday Season with its “Festival of Wreaths”

Bartow Museum Greets Holiday Season with its “Festival of Wreaths”

Written by Lucia Winkler The Polk County History Center in Bartow, Florida has been ornamented in stylish reds, greens, and golds. Garlands wind through the rotunda's handrail, topped by bows that wonderfully complement the festive scene. The warm, wintery atmosphere is enlivened by the original plan for the building. Though the snowflake-shaped tiles and "swags", which are painted designs that adorn the museum year-round and resemble draping garlands, were not intended to carry a holiday mood,
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Eagles On Me

Eagles On Me

Written by Dorys Farias. Edited by Santiago Gomez. Cheerleading, one of the most traditionally-known sports, has been around since the 19th century; and it brings a lot of attention to other traditional sports. While cheerleading is known for its amazing chants and matching school uniforms out on the sidelines or at competitions, the sport takes more effort than anyone could imagine. Cheerleading is often seen in a shallow light, some seeing it solely as the uniform while others see false glam
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Cadet Challenge

Cadet Challenge

Written by Dorys Farias. Edited by Santiago Gomez. Many people have heard about their high school football, basketball, or volleyball team winning a championship, but one sport often goes unrecognized: Raiders. Raiders, a JROTC sport, demands extreme dedication and hard work. Unlike more traditional sports, Raiders combines running, strength, teamwork, and grit, challenging both the body and mind. Despite these demands, it does not receive the recognition it deserves. Raiders centers on teamwo
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The Day the King Died

A story by Journey Hart. It was terrifying when the king died. Everyone lost their powers. Everyone was fighting for a chance to be what they once were. They were afraid of their being made vulnerable, so they tried to learn again. They remembered how they were before the king died, gifted with flight, healing powers, speed, telepathy, and the ability to create illusions in thin air. They wanted, needed that again, were terrified that they had lost it all. It was a slow process, trying to be
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Why Do We Fear 13?

Written by Alessio Guerrero. Edited by Naomi Jalloh. Thirteen has been branded as the unluckiest number in society. From Friday the 13th being seen as the most ominous day of year, to buildings such as hotels and skyscrapers excluding the 13th floor altogether, why exactly has this simple number unanimously gained such a notorious reputation? Biblical Connections: One of the earliest origins comes from Christianity. At the last Supper, Judas (the disciple who betrayed Jesus) was said to be
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The Missing Piece Theatre Company Presents a Timeless Classic

The Missing Piece Theatre Company Presents a Timeless Classic

Written by Lucia Winkler On the weekends of Oct. 10-12 and 17-19, the Gem Theater in Mulberry was transformed into Grover's Corners, a tight-knit community where the renowned play, Our Town, takes place. A painted moon shone brightly at the theater with a luminous, yellow hue. The stage was set with minimal props, but would creatively encapsulate a much larger setting. The town's tale has been told many times, and it has been captured in a new light, courtesy of The Missing Piece Theatre Compan
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Meeting Evelyn Gardner

Written by Hannah Skeene. Edited by Ava Erwin. George Jenkins High School is sponsor of countless gifted athletes. We lead the charge on the field, on the track, in the diamond, on the greens, in the water, and in far more areas. Evelyn Gardner is one of these incredible champions and as part of the GJ Varsity Swim Team, she puts her abilities to the test each day. Evelyn has been a part of the swim team for two seasons now. Both seasons have been a substantial opportunity for growth and incre
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