Effects of Having a Pet
March 3, 2020
Adopting a pet is an exciting and consequential decision. But before the decision is finalized, many elements need to be considered, such as the possible effects pets may have on your life. Owning a pet can lead to many positive outcomes. First, pets provide companionship and love, which can lead t...
St. Paul Woman finds Missing Dog after 3 Years, All Thanks to a Beer Can
Avery Haney, News Staff
February 12, 2020
Monica Mathis, owner of lost pooch “Hazel” reported she had lost track of her dog 3 years ago while residing in Iowa. After years of dedicated search, her efforts were finally rewarded. Currently living in Minnesota, Monica marveled at the incredible coincidence that led Hazel to be returning hom...
Why You Should Consider a Tarantula as a Pet
Aaron Hsu, News Section Editor
February 11, 2020
Many people don’t consider tarantulas when looking for an animal companion. They gravitate towards a goldfish or a hamster when tarantulas make just as great of an easy, affordable pet. Here are some of the reasons you should get a tarantula based on my experience. Pros: There are very little upfront costs The cost of set...
Local Library Holds Pet Therapy Session for Students During Midterms
Livi Wold, News Staff
December 6, 2019
Due to stress from school midterms, tests, and projects, Sharon Forks Library is providing a dog therapy drop-in for stressed students on Thursday, December 12th; they are collaborating with Humane Hearts in Meeting Room Side B from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Humane Hearts is a program whose therapy ...
Bugs: Where are their Animal Rights?
Aaron Hsu, News Section Editor
November 22, 2019
A lot of insects and arachnids often get a bad rep and are subsequently squashed, but do they deserve this? Most of these fears towards these animals stem from urban legends or their strange alien-like looks, but the overwhelming majority of them are harmless, or even beneficial to humans. We should...
Giving a voice to the voiceless: The Humane Society of Forsyth County
Logan White, Literary Editor
November 10, 2015
It is estimated that about 2.7 million animals are euthanized each year, solely due to the dwindling space in shelters across the United States. This issue is unknown and unimportant to most people, but this desperately needs to change. Animals such as cats and dogs unfortunately have the reputation...
Ann Ding, Resident Artist
May 19, 2018
This is it readers! Thank you all so much for sticking with the series and dropping in every now and then. It is time for the work to come to a close as I will be heading...
Elizabeth Findley, Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2018
“I intern four days a week at a mental and allied health clinic. One day a week at the mental health side and three days a week at allied health, allied health being physical...
