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Health Column: Inflammation 101

By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager Inflammation is defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as the body’s natural response to real or perceived harmful substances and injuries. Some important vitamins and minerals that help support the immune system include vitamin C, vitamin B and zinc. Vitamin C increases the…

The Bookshelf: “When You Reach Me”

By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer “When You Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead is a Newbery Medal winning science-fiction mystery novel. Telling the story of Miranda Sinclair, an average sixth-grader living in the Upper West Side of New York City during the late 1970s. It first appears to be a coming-of-age…

Gaming Column: “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” The Real-Life Evie and Jacob Frye

By Alex Espinosa Staff Writer “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” takes place in Victorian London during the Industrial Revolution. In the game you play as twin assassins Jacob and Evie Frye who are in the middle of a different revolution. Jacob and Evie are fighting against the Templars, who run most of…

Capable of Happiness: Myths

By Gillian Pietrowski Columns Editor Over the past year since I started this column, I have received a generous amount of compliments on my writing. It seems to be making people happy and that is exactly my goal. A common thing people have been saying to me is, “I love…

Badgering Bone Pain

By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager Athletes at this school can be proud to attend a high-achieving athletics university. Among the Pioneers are some highly trained athletes, and since joint pain can afflict any and everyone, it’s important to have an idea about the things that can trigger pain and inflammation.…

Balancing Commuter & Work Life

By Travis Fortounas Staff Writer Everyone has priorities; it is just a matter of how they are arranged. For some, school might come before work and for others work might come before school. But does commuting to campus affect the way you arrange your work schedule outside of school? Do…