This is it — my last article for the paper. And honestly, it feels kind of like the last stretch of a race. Tired legs, full heart, and everything you’ve got left. Adams State has been my second home for the past six years. Every semester, I would roll back here from my hometown thinking, “Here we go again!” And every year, I’d arrive with the same attitude — ready to grind. I’ll be honest, it’s hard to explain how much the San Luis Valley has meant to me...

As students near the end of another busy semester balancing academics, sports, work, and family, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by pressure. Pressure to succeed, to make your family proud, and to carve out your own identity in a world full of expectations. That’s why the story of Blue Ivy Carter, the 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, resonates beyond the red carpet or concert stage, it speaks to anyone learning how to define themselves in the shadow of legacy...

Reflecting on my year as the editor of The Paw Print newspaper, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of gratitude and fulfillment. This role has not only been a significant chapter in my life but also a transformative experience that has shaped both my skills and my perspectives on journalism. Stepping into the position, I was filled with excitement and ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead...