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Black History Month and How It Is Being Celebrated

Noelle Cabrera, For years, February has been a designated month to acknowledge and celebrate the vast accomplishments of African-American people throughout history. Black History Month started off as Negro History Week, which was created by Historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, and first celebrated in 1926. Negro History Week occurred the same week as the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglas, who are two prominent figures in Black history. Negro History Week evolved into Black History Month, which was insitiutionalized in 1976 by President Gerald Ford with a proclamation that has been renewed every year by each president since. “Black History Month means representation to me, it means taking time to recognize our progress but to also recognize what we still need to do,” said Black Student Union President Talia Hamilton. “It is to celebrate and love Black culture, and so much more.” • February 11, 2021

Many people have been encouraging the expansion of Black History Month so that Black history is celebrated year-round rather than being restricted to February. Steps have already been taken in many...

Best Rom-Coms to watch on Valentine’s day if you have no plans

Victoria Leyva, Lifestyle Editor • February 11, 2021

It seems like every year Valentine’s day seems to sneak up on us. For some people this holiday is long awaited, these are the type of people who most likely have plans with friends or significant...

A Boy and His Wax Dolls

Evelina Erickson, Feature Editor • February 11, 2021

"2017/365/91 Smoking Candle" by cogdogblog is marked with CC0 1.0 Cream was the color of the carpet on which a boy with ginger locks sat on. He sat on it everyday. Its rough texture made his...

Valentine’s Day vs. Galentine’s Day

Lexani Esparza, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

Image Courtesy of PhotosForClass It is that time of the year ladies and gentlemen, Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day. Where everyone gets chocolates, adorable stuffed animals, and roses of...

President Biden Re-Signs the United States to the Paris Climate Agreement

Sofia Wallace, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

It has been predicted by environmental scientists that by the year 2030, the effects of climate change will become irreversible. In order to take on this deadline, every country must do its part in...

Super Bowl LV

Joey Macko, In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the National Football League allowed American viewers to return to a small sense of normalcy on the Sunday afternoons throughout late 2020 and early 2021 as viewers cheered on their favorite teams. Though the NFL was not immune to the hardships brought upon by the Coronavirus, the sacrifices made by the players, coaches, general managers, and staff to fulfill a complete season was a testament to the passion that many have for the game of football. All of the hard work and effort came to a crescendo on the sunny shores of Tampa Bay, Florida on February 7th, as Super Bowl LV took place between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. • February 11, 2021

This Super Bowl was a rematch of a week 12 game in the regular season that resulted in a 27-24 Chief’s victory. Following this game, the Chiefs had a record of 10-1 and the Buccaneers featured a 7-5...

Environmental Conservation

Luna Kirsch, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

Climate change is partly the result of many degenerative practices that people all over the world do every day. Simple things that get overlooked daily build up and create a turmoil of issues that are...

Upcoming movies on Netflix

Lexani Esparza, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

"Netflix and chill" by freestocks.org is marked with CC0 1.0Image Courtesy of Creative Commons Even though we have been in a pandemic for almost a year now, Netflix has always been there for...

American Culture?

Evelina Erickson, Feature Editor • February 11, 2021

"American Flags - graphic by jeannerene" by jeannerené is marked with CC0 1.0 Take a road trip across the United States. Notice all the different clothing, hear the different languages, eat...

Top 5 Historical Firsts of the New Year

Noelle Cabrera, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

There is no doubt that January has been an eventful month to start off the New Year. From the insurrection at the Capitol to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s inauguration, history has been made. Although...

Former President, Donald Trump, Now Faces a Second Impeachment Trial

Katy Caballero, Opinion Editor • February 11, 2021

Former President Donald J. Trump managed to make history in the last weeks of his term. After the storming of the United States Capitol, by a mob of Trump supporters, the House of Representatives voted...

February’s San Marcos Student Art Work

February 10, 2021

Artwork by Sydney Walker

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