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Studying Techniques

Studying Techniques

Miranda S., Staff Writer May 16, 2023

Learning how to study is a crucial part of academic success. There are many methods to brush up on content and learn before a big test, but how do they work? Here are some popular methods to try out this...

How to Crochet an Octopus

How to Crochet an Octopus

Alia B., Jr. Copy Editor May 16, 2023

How to Crochet an Octopus This pattern is by Móhu, the link to the original is here. This pattern is meant for beginners and it was the first pattern I was able to crochet. There is a video attached...

The Humuhumukunukuapuaa: Hawaiis state fish!

The Humuhumukunukuapua’a: Hawaii’s state fish!

Giovanna L., Photographer May 16, 2023

The Humuhumunukunukuapua’a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), a reef triggerfish, is the official state fish of Hawaii. The name is surely a mouthful to pronounce, but you can pronounce it as who-moo-who-moo-new-koo-new-koo-ah-poo-ah-ah. In...

Fantastically Tiny Fungi

Fantastically Tiny Fungi

Daisy P., Jr. Learn Something Editor May 16, 2023

On November 17, 2022, two new species of Mycena subcyanocephala were spotted by Eric Cho, a pharmacist. There isn't much known about this mushroom other than the story of how it was found. Chiang Pei-Ying,...

Space Spiral

Space Spiral

Lorie A., Co-Current Events Editor May 12, 2023

On April 20th, a faint blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a few minutes over Alaska. The cause? Excess fuel from SpaceX’s launch of a rocket in California three hours before...

Cryptography Puzzles

Cryptography Puzzles

Alia B., Jr. Copy Editor May 12, 2023

Cryptography Puzzles These puzzles are three times more fun than your average cipher. They contain a range of difficulties, so find the one that you’re the morse comfortable with. Don’t be afraid...

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Cephalopods: What are they?

Kelsy P, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

Cephalopods are four classes of oceanic creatures: squids, octopi, cuttlefish and nautilus. Cephalopods are over 500 million years old. They also are boneless animals, and just have eyes for their many...

Animal Spotlight: Whale sharks!

Animal Spotlight: Whale sharks!

Giovanna L., Photographer April 28, 2023

Whale Sharks, their scientific name being Rhincodon typus, are the largest fish and shark species in the world. In addition to their size, they’re fascinating, complex creatures. They can grow more...

All About the Beluga Whale

All About the Beluga Whale

Bunnie H. , Staff Writer April 28, 2023

Beluga whales are one of the most fascinating creatures of the sea. The beluga has a distinct head shape and is very social and intelligent. They vocalize with a wide array of clicks and whistle noises,...

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The Amazing but Questionable Pea Crab

Daisy P., Jr. Learn Something Editor April 28, 2023

The pea crab is one of the smallest crab species, the size of a pea, and utilizes its size, spending its adult life in a bivalve host. Like most animals, the pea crab has a complicated scientific name,...

Endangered Languages Added to Duolingo in 2023

Endangered Languages Added to Duolingo in 2023

Ieva A., Social Media Creator April 27, 2023

Mholo! That means hello in Xhosa, a new language being added to the language learning app Duolingo. Xhosa, along with five other endangered languages including Zulu, Maori, and Haitian Creole, are the...

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Hot Takes on Boba from Your Two Favorite Bobaristas

Quincy R. and Maya H. April 27, 2023

We love summer. Not the part where our shorts stick to our thighs and ants follow our every move because someone left out a scrap of food once two months ago. Rather, we love summer for the food: the food...

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