Mary Cain was the fastest female runner, until she joined Nike. Mary Cecilia Cain, age 23, is a professional American middle distance runner from Bronxville New York, who attends the University of Portland. Raised just north of New York City in Westchester County, she was first noticed for her amazing running prowess in the 7th grade. Later on she attended Bronxville High School where she had only...

Fresh out of Tucson, Arizona, Alyssa grew into a sports-loving family. With mom checking on her well being constantly, and dad as the motivator, Alyssa and her basketball career have various factors that play into how far she's come. When she was younger, Alyssa was coached by her dad in club basketball for about 11 years. "It was hard with my dad as a coach because he always had high expectations,"...

The nation's longest winning streak came to an unfortunate end against Minnesota. Ending a 13-game winning streak dating back to last season, the Wildcats got their claws clipped in a depressing loss of 5-2. Going into the sixth inning with zero runs losing by a home slide of 3 runs to Minnesota, Ryan Holgate, and Jacob Blas got the team on the board with back-to-back RBI doubles. Bringing the score...

On Wednesday February 19, our girls basketball team went head-to- head against Moon Valley High School from Glendale in their  playoff game to see who would advance to the elite 8. Among those who played, Alyssa Brown stood out, being honored for scoring her 2,000th point only as a junior! With an adoring crowd of supporters on their side, the girls basketball team came out victorious, winning the...

Ready, set, go!!! Wait Really, this is it? These are the steps to independence? Yes that's right. "Get ready kids because you're stepping on to our turf now!!" Oh wait that's what southern Arizona Association for the Visually impaired (SAAVI) says. Ready Set Go, (RSG) is a summer camp located in Tucson, and it is a residential camp where kids with a visual impairment will live in an apartment for...

My reaction to injustice is often times anger. Anger, I feel, is an appropriate reaction to inadequate bathroom conditions, racist rhetoric spoken by fellow peers, or a lackluster administration. It is as valid as any other reaction. So, why is it that students of color are expected to calmly listen to violent rhetoric from their peers? Why are we often times used as pawns for educating white...

Bottled water is easy-accessible and convenient, not to mention the taste, therefore it explains why bottled water is so popular in the United States. Due to the chemicals in our tap water today (aka Flint, Michigan!), we more than often choose to drink bottled water...which may not be as beneficial as we think... Pollution is one major problem caused by the multiplying empty plastic bottles breezing...

It’s 3 PM on a Wednesday and you must run home from school. Why? Oh, but of course to watch a new episode of The Flash! You run into the living room. Both of your parents are at work, so you have the TV all to yourself; freedom. You run into the kitchen to heat some microwavable mac and cheese. As you struggle to find the channel the anticipation and excitement in your body only grows further and...

The makeup industry is a billion-dollar industry, but what people aren't worried about is if their favorite brands are cruelty-free. So for the people who are wondering and curious, here is a list of cruelty-free makeup brands:

On November 15th, 2017, musician Gustav Åhr (stage name Lil Peep) passed away after a drug overdose. On June 18, 2018, Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion) was murdered outside of a motorcycle dealership in his car. Malcolm McCormick (Mac Miller) died following a drug overdose on September 7th, 2018. Jarad Higgins (Juice Wrld) died in a similar drug-related incident on December 8th, 2019. In the past three...

For fifteen years, singer Charlotte Awbery has been booked for weddings, bars, and small gatherings. Now, she has been booked for one of the most-watched talk shows, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. On February 26th, 2020, Ellen DeGeneres welcomed a special guest who has blown away over sixty-million people and counting. The singer Charlotte Awbery went viral with the help of content creator and prankster,...

Not only did we celebrate a leap year on February 29, but we also celebrated the release of Bad Bunny's new album, "YHLQMDLG" which stands for "Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana" or " I Do What I Want". Bad Bunny's career began in 2016 when he was an "independent artist" on sound cloud. His hit songs "Diles" not only caught the attention of thousands, but also got him his first record label, Hear This Music,...

Are you looking for a new show to binge watch? Or maybe a show to be inspired and delighted to watch? Say no more because here are some of the new tv shows and movies coming to Netflix in March that are a must watch! On My Block: Season 3- On My Block is about four teenagers who live in a poor and rough neighborhood that deals with realities of racism and adversity. Throughout the series,...

From walking over the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, Nik Wallenda is one of the craziest yet most talented acrobats ever. Though yet again, he did something even crazier on March fourth. Nik is known for walking on high wire platforms without a safety net! Not many people would ever consider doing this but here he is, doing it. The insanely talented Nik added another accomplishment to his belt...

Finally the day has come where F8 released and metalheads are satisfied once again. Five Finger Death Punch released their 8th studio album on February 28th, 2020. This band has always had a special place in my heart since they were one of the first bands I saw live, but their last album slightly disappointed me. Because of that, I have been on the edge of my seat for this album. Listening through...

Fashion at the Oscars is always a sight to see, with some celebrities continuously pushing their personal style, like pop star Billie Eilish in her over-sized tweed Chanel suit, or Billy Porter in his loud and feminine dress by Giles Deacon. From bold and experimental, to the Hollywood traditional, there are looks for every taste. Actor and singer Anthony Ramos was the only male to make the...