“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah, published in 2015, is a historical fiction/war story that follows two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, throughout Germany’s invasion of France during World War II and how they navigate a brutal Nazi takeover. The book features a dual timeline, following both sisters during the war from 1939-1945 and following one of the sisters, whose identity remains unknown until the end, 50 years removed from the war. Personally, not knowing the identity added more thrill to the book because it made me want to read faster...

On Feb. 14, over 1,000 National Park Service workers were fired through Trump's new effort to downsize the federal workforce. All of these workers work hard to maintain and clean our national parks all around the country. This could be one of the worst orders Trump implemented during his presidency.  The entire goal of this executive order is to decrease the federal spending the government pays employees. This is understandable because the government paid over $300 billion in compensation for civilian employees in 2022. But my question is,...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, saves lives daily. When performing CPR and taking life saving measures you must maintain a pace of 100-120 beats per minute to ensure that the oxygen in blood continues to travel through the body quickly enough to help organs survive. To maintain this pace healthcare professionals use recognisable songs. Here are some songs that meet the criteria:  Stayin Alive- Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees maintains 104 beats per minute. This provides the perfect tempo to perform CPR to, so much so...

With so many different kinds of payment methods available, you need to find the best kind that suits your needs. One of the more complex types of cards is credit cards. When you buy anything with a credit card, that transaction is charged onto your account. This makes up your “credit statement,” the value that you need to pay to your bank each month. The value of your credit statement is equal to the total amount that you spend on the card, which adds up until paid. This total is not charged interest. If you don’t pay your credit statement...

In 2023, the Texas Rangers made the postseason for the first time in seven years, going on to win the franchise’s first World Series title. In 2024, the team fell well short of expectations, failing to defend their title. Plagued by injuries, regression, and roster holes, the team finished 78-84, missing the playoffs by a wide margin. This offseason, Rangers’ General Manager Chris Young and the rest of the front office have buckled down and made multiple key additions to build an AL West favorite in 2025, and bring optimism back to Arlington. Kyle...

Top Gun to see who’s the best of the best. “Top Gun” follows the story of Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, and how he works his way through the challenges of competing for the top spot and working through relationships with the other pilots with his partner Goose, played by Anthony Edwards.  “Top Gun” remains one of the best classic movies because of its action-packed plot and woven-in romance. “Top Gun” is filled with emotion, giving the audience the perfect mix for their movie night.  Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost...