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Two Adopted Dogs: (Front) Chamberlain’s dog rescued from a junkyard in Miami, Florida. Neighborhood dogs playing and enjoying life. Photo Courtesy: Jessica Chamberlain

Pet Adoption, Who Rescues Whom?

The Importance of Rescuing and Saving our Furry Friends
Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | December 18, 2020

     The number of adoptions in animal shelters during the coronavirus have increased according to The Washington Post. As stated by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), about 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted in the United States each year. As the number of...

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Bringing People Together: Staff Writers Bella and Sean watching Jeopardy! together from a distance. Photo Courtesy: Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema, December 7, 2020.

Remembering Alex Trebek

Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema | December 18, 2020

     Alex Trebek, a well-known Canadian-American television personality and 37-year host of Jeopardy!, passed away on November 8, 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. He left a mark on his audience, the impact of which will never fade.       Trebek began his career hosting...

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Photo is a picture of the giving logo of Salvation Army.Photo Courtesy of Laura Kruger, December 1st.

Salvation Army

A Time To Give
Melissa Santos, Staff Writer | December 16, 2020

     December is a wonderful month when people give back to one another, whether it is something big or small.The important thing is helping others, and that's what Salvation Army does.      The Salvation Army’s religious and social-service activities serve millions of men, women and children...

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Kim Ng has been a part of Major League Baseball for the last three decades. Ng is pictured at the Marlins stadium. Photo Courtesy of Joseph Guzy, via Associated Press. Reprinted with permission.

Kim Ng: Baseball’s First Female General Manager

Brian Massey, Staff Writer | December 16, 2020

     For 151 years, no one has ever seen a female general manager: until now. Out of all 30 teams in Major League Baseball, no team ever took a shot at a female being involved in a baseball team; but the Miami Marlins are taking their shot on Kim Ng.       Kim Ng, 52, was appointed to the general...

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Revisiting The Past : The Argentinian National team shirt that was active during the time of Maradona. Photo Courtesy Kevan Cogan on December 6, 2020.

Diego Armando Maradona:

Celebrating The Life of an Icon
Ben Cogan and Sam Cogan | December 16, 2020

     Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentinian soccer player from 1970 to 1995 who played for a variety of teams. Maradona recently passed away at the age of 60, which has sent shockwaves throughout the sports world.      Maradona passed away on November 25, 2020 in the town of Tigres in Buenos...

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The AHL’s XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Taken February 17, 2017. Photo Courtesy of Ronan Smith.

Puck Soon To Be Dropped On The 2021 NHL Season:

Is the National Hockey League really ready?
Ronan Smith, Staff Writer | December 16, 2020

     Millions of hockey fans sat by their televisions this August and September. After six long months, the National Hockey League had returned, but it wouldn’t stay for long. The short playoff season was unpopular with many and several teams felt as though they had been cheated out of a chance...

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 The Brooklyn Nets warm up on the basketball court before their game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Photo courtesy of Ian Eisenman, December 27, 2017.

NBA Draft: Who Really Won?

Charlie Sampson, Staff Writer | December 16, 2020

     November 18 was an exciting night for basketball fans all over the country, and the NBA draft did not disappoint. Each year, the 30 teams in the NBA get two picks in total, one per round. This creates a total of 60 picks, split between two rounds. The top three picks in the draft are usually...

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A Magical Holiday Event: The lit up entrance decorated with Christmas lights to guide you into the rest of the light show.  Photo Courtesy: Kaitlyn Dalby, December 8, 2020.

Driving Through the Magic of the Holidays

Kaitlyn Dalby, Staff Writer | December 15, 2020

     Almost everywhere you go you can see people getting into the holiday spirit. People are starting to decorate and some are spending their time buying gifts for loved ones. Others may be visiting The Magic of Lights and The Fantasy of Lights.      This year many events for the holiday season...

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Photo Caption: Kayleigh Hackett displays her dress in her performance of Irish Step dance in 2013.

Honoring Heritage this Holiday Season

Mary Grace Weissauer and Seraiah LaPorte | December 14, 2020

     The holiday season brings a lot more than presents. It’s also a time for family traditions and friends during this happy and festive time of year. As many celebrate Christmas it is important to recognize others may celebrate other holidays, just as merry and bright.       In Jewish culture,...

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Girls Basketball Season: Junior, Abby Sanwald playing. Photo courtesy: Ava Candido.

CIAC Postpones Winter Sports to January 19

Kaleigh Porcu and Ava Candido | December 14, 2020

     When the global outbreak of Covid-19 happened, it resulted in the closure of gyms, stadiums, pools, dance and fitness studios. Many individuals are also therefore still not able to participate in their regular individual or group sporting activities.      Sports are an important aspect...

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Putting In the Work. Caitlin Ardito poses at the gym during a weightlifting session. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Ardito, December 3, 2020.

The Healthy Corner

An introduction to fitness and how it can improve your lifestyle
Ethan Edmondson, Editor | December 14, 2020

     Fitness is a very important part of maintaining overall health and wellness, which is especially important in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a wide range of different things that you can do to improve your mindset, strength, endurance, or confidence, and there are many places where...

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Christmas Tree Brownies. Photo courtesy of Lauren Ardolino, December 8, 2020

Whisking into the Holiday Season; Holiday Baking Championship is Back

Tori Matula and Lauren Ardolino | December 13, 2020

     The smell of pine trees and sugar starts to fill your nose as the Christmas season arises. Families start to bake holiday desserts, sit by the TV, and watch their favorite holiday show. Holiday Baking Championship is a show on Food Network in which adults compete against one another by making...

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