Going on Strike//Skiing, many at the Telluride Ski Resort are unaware of the strike that took place in December Ski Patrol employees went on strike due to their low wages, which made life unaffordable. Many thought that they weren’t being paid enough for the place they live in as well as seeking retention over things they should be able to control. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) The Telluride Ski Patrol Strike started on December 27, 2025, yet the situation was bound to

McRibs are back!//Glowing in the sun, the McDonald’s sign is bringing controversy to the fast-food world. McRibs are deemed by society as falsely advertised and not what they truly thought they were. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) A lawsuit against McDonald's regarding the McRib was filed on December 23, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by plantiffs Peter Le, Charles Lynch, Dorien Baker, and Derrick Wilson. Their allegations were th

Intergalactic Cooperation // Coming aboard the International Space Station, astronauts bring new skills and valuable intel about space back to Earth. Collaborating with SpaceX, NASA plans to bring more information, among other things, for mankind. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).  Created in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has dared to explore the cosmos through satellites, telescopes, and photographs. However, this exploration depends on t

Donate, donate, donate!//Supporting the community, many food drives across Las Vegas work tirelessly to bring meals to families’ tables this holiday season. However, these efforts have become increasingly strained as the SNAP pause in the fall added new pressure to already overwhelmed organizations. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) Neighbors throughout our community scrambled and lined up at food pantries across Las Vegas. Earlier this fall, a government shutdown led to the pause of

Inflation Means No Vacation // Making way for some of the most unprecedented levels of tourism yet, Vegas is rising up again despite various hurdles. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons). The city of Las Vegas has been under consistent change in tourism over the years. In 2020, the number of tourists had gone down by over 20 million people due to factors such as COVID-19, and the rising costs of maintaining the town, and nationwide inflation. Recently, however, Las Vegas has

Eating Excellence // Feasting on food is a great way to relax, unwind, and have loads of fun in a family-friendly environment. It also paves the path to learn about a new culture or way of life, like at Las Vegas San Gennaro Feast, an Italian food festival.  (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).   The city of Las Vegas, though known for its catering to tourists, also provides many things for locals in town all year round. In September, many food festivals came to the bustling

Love Is All You Need // Closing in July 2024, the Mirage has had a long and extensive history in the three decades it remained open. The legacy brought from the Vegas Icon is now in Hard Rock International’s hands.  (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons). It's nothing short of a miracle that the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas wasn’t just an illusion in the hot Mojave desert. However, trade the Mirage’s gardens and Beatles Cirque De Soleil Love show for guitar strings and amps becaus

“Since U Been Gone” // Since she’s been gone from Vegas, Kelly Clarkson has certainly been missed. As of this November and next July, we’ll see the icon back on the stage. (Photo by Ashlin Chase) Las Vegas has once again become the backdrop for Kelly Clarkson’s return to the stage as she launches her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Beginning in July of 2025, the singer committed to a comfortable merge between her hit songs and a more intimate, be

A Webtastic Time!//Sparking some debate, this year's Coronado’s theme has gotten mixed reviews. Homecoming is coming up, and students are eager to have a picturesque time! With the excitement of homecoming spreading around Coronado, Cougars are gearing up for a thrilling event this year. The dance is set to take place on October 10th, 2025, and one of the biggest challenges each year is to find a fun theme that is relatable and relevant to our time. As a result, this year's n