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Elkhorn North Mascot: A Vessel for History
Mascots matter. They convey ideas, hope, and identity. They act as a vessel for history. Memories of rivalries, failures, and triumphs can all be compressed into a single logo or costumed character. People take great pride in the teams and schools they support. The mascot is the image those people rally behind. So deciding on a mascot is a matter that shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is the position Elkhorn Public Schools found itself in mid 2018. With the population of the school district continuing to grow, a substantial bond issue worth nearly $150 million was passed. Nearly half of...

A Piece of Feminist History in your Closet!
Alright, guess this clothing item- it usually has sleeves, it usually is longer than your waist, it slides on like a robe.. that’s right! A cardigan! We love our cardigan sweater which is soft and comfortable, and like many other sweaters they are such a mainstay in our closet. But who would have thought that the cardigan had such an auspicious start? The origin of the women’s cardigan started on college campuses in the mid 1900’s when men began wearing button down cardigans and then women followed suit. Women were rightfully tired of wearing girdles, much like a compression sock...