The Flower in the Wall

Written by Dorys Farias. Edited by Santiago Gomez. You save a spot for your friend at lunch like you do every day. After taking your time to wait for them, the two of you get together to decide whether to get a hot or cold lunch. In their presence, you feel like your friend is the person that’ll stick by you for the long run because you guys do everything together. Then, a peer walks up to them. Suddenly, their faces light up, and they squeeze each other tightly, as if they haven’t seen each ot
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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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