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JEA National Contest Fall 2018

JEA National Contest Fall 2018

Meredith Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2018

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here: the midterm elections have arrived via advanced ballot voting, giving America it's first peek into Tuesday’s results. The 2018 midterms...

‘A Star is Born’ exceeds expectations

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer October 29, 2018

“A Star Is Born” is the fourth retelling of a love story that shows a new way of the falling-in-love cliche that we haven’t quite seen before. The relatively small cast with some big names was enough...

Letter to the Editor

October 26, 2018

It seems all big companies face some kind of controversy at some point. Recently Nike faced harsh backlash for using Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of their new campaign. I believe this was a...

Double standard or public meltdown?

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer September 27, 2018

A broken racket and an early-called match remained after Serena Williams threw a tantrum and made foolish allegations against chair umpire Carlos Ramos at the U.S. Open on Sunday June 17. Williams called...

Kaepernick Nike ad bad, disrespectful to public

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer September 17, 2018

With the 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign, Nike is feature former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as their main focus. Kaepernick has had a lot of controversy around him due to his...

Artist of the Week: Claire Todd

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer May 24, 2018

Where do you get your daily inspiration from? I enjoy being semi entertaining along with artist in the media, you can find people you admire and be like “Hey that’s cool” and be able to incorporate...

Artist of the Week: Aurora Mercado

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer May 8, 2018

How long have you been painting? I’ve been painting for almost two years now but I’ve always had a thing for it since I was little.   What is your favorite painting? My favorite painting...

One and Done rule needs to be over

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer May 8, 2018

With the National Basketball Association considering new ways to get more involved with high school basketball players, there can potentially be a removing of the “One-and-Done” rule. The “One-and-Done”...

Artist of the Week: Elijah Emory

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer April 26, 2018

What instruments do you play? Trombone and trumpet.   How long have you been playing those instruments? I’ve been playing trombone for four months and trumpet for five years.   Do...

Artist of the Week: Ashley Savage

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer April 17, 2018

How long have you been interested in art? I have been drawing since I was three. I never started painting till freshman year but I always doodle in class.   Who is someone that inspires...

Artist of the Week: Emma Wendt

Artist of the Week: Emma Wendt

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer April 10, 2018

  What do you take pictures of?   People take pictures of what they love, so I often take pictures of family and friends, also little things that make me happy like the outdoors.   2.)...

Artist of the Week: Kristine Gevock

Javi Mercado, Staff Photographer April 3, 2018

How long have you been playing violin? I have been playing the violin for about seven years.   What made you interested in playing and what kept you playing? When I was in first grade,...

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