Hollywood dealt with two losses in mid February with the deaths of Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek. Both actors were widely known for their iconic television roles and had been open about their personal health struggles, ALS and colon cancer. Their deaths not only shocked fans, but also brought attention to the serious illnesses they were battling.   Dane was best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan, also known as “McSteamy,” on the popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” H

Having children requires parents to decide on a style that works best for both the child and themselves. This is often a tough balance though as each style comes with benefits and drawbacks.  Styles differ but most parents also change with each child. Most profess to be harder on their first child because they tend to worry more, and  while the second, third, fourth etc. child has more freedom   and to learn from their own mistakes. “I actually think that I was harder on my s

This winter Newtown has seen frigid temperatures and a large amount of snowfall. This has resulted in an increase of darker days causing depressing moods and low energy levels in people.  During the winter months, people experience a chemical change in their brain from the shorter days and lack of sunlight. The human body also makes more melatonin during these darker days because hormones are triggered because light is scarce. Most people experience this from the beginning o

The transition from winter to spring represents a precise biological inflection point where the body’s metabolic and circadian demands shift in response to increased light, longer days, and rising ambient temperatures.  This process of "spring cleansing" is less a domestic chore and more a rigorous physiological recalibration aimed at shedding the sedentary adaptations of the colder months to optimize systemic function for the higher energy demands of the coming year. From a

Hollywood dealt with two losses in mid February with the deaths of Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek. Both actors were widely known for their iconic television roles and had been open about their personal health struggles, ALS and colon cancer. Their deaths not only shocked fans, but also brought attention to the serious illnesses they were battling.   Dane was best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan, also known as “McSteamy,” on the popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” H

Save a Fox Rescue, originally based in Minnesota, has recently been facing many financial and emotional struggles following the death of their founder, Mikayla Raines. Save a Fox is a nonprofit organization that primarily rescues foxes from fur farms, where they live in horrible conditions, and are essentially sentenced to death. The organization also takes foxes from pet surrenders, where owners are unable to take care of their pet foxes. Sometimes they’ll get foxes from pet

As Valentine's season draws nearer, cancer organization Circle of Care turns their attention to putting together Bags of Love for newly diagnosed cancer patients. The Bags of Love program was started by the two cofounders of Circle of Care who were the parents of cancer patients. “They recognized when their children were in treatment that there were a lot of gaps that were missing from just what the family needed.” Circle of Care Programs Associate Kerri Mims said.  Circle of

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 1st at the Crypto.com  Arena in LosAngeles, celebrating some of the biggest achievements in music. The show, hosted by six-time host Trevor Noah, was broadcasted on Paramount+, as well as CBS. Alongside celebrating music, the ceremony often became an opportunity for artists to express their political opinions.  Awards this year went to many notable artists such as Kendrick Lamar who took home five awards, including

CBS reality TV show Survivor is approaching the release of its 50th season. With the first episode airing February 25th, Survivor is in the list of top ten longest running reality TV shows.  Survivor is a competitive game where 16 people are taken to a remote island and split into separate tribes. During the game, the tribes compete against each other, have minimal food, and sleep outside in hut they must make themselves. The purpose of the game is to test human limits, seein

Although celebrating Black history dates back to the mid-1920s, the month-long observance in many schools began in the 1970s, following events such as the Kent State University protests.  Many high schools, like Newtown High School focus on the history of African Americans, through announcements highlighting achievements and banners and posters around the school. Black History Month was established to recognize accomplishments and narratives that have often been overlooked in

American Heart Month is a strategic federal intervention designed to combat the statistical reality that cardiovascular disease causes one out of every five deaths in the United States. While medical advancements in 2026 have improved survival rates for cardiac events, the primary objective of this February observance is to reduce the incidence of these events through public health education and preventative screening. By mobilizing healthcare providers, workplaces, and commu

Christmas trees are a staple for having any house Christmas ready. These trees are almost always adorned with lights and ornaments, but often the only real debate lies in if we set up real or fake trees.  A fake tree is easy to set up but a real tree requires more work.  However there are local places Christmas tree trimmers can go to get the real pre-cut ones. In the United States alone, roughly 40 million Christmas trees are sold every year. Among that, 10 million artifici

November is a time for family, friends, and turkey—but for some, Black Friday is the real holiday. It’s the time when the deals drop, couponers get to work, and shoppers head out to stores to hunt for the best sales. People line up outside in the early morning chill, hoping to snag unbeatable bargains. That’s not always the case today. Many shoppers now look for deals both in stores and online, as technology has shifted some of the shopping activity to digital events like Cy

Humans and nature have been connected to each other for thousands of years, but over time, that bond has begun to fall apart due to modern industrialism. But new studies are showing that spending more time in the great outdoors can actually be extremely beneficial to the population’s mental health. Research in the field of psychology has recently revealed the effect that nature has on people. This effect can be therapeutic to people’s minds in many ways, leading it to be dub

The NFL has announced that the halftime show performer for the 2026 Super Bowl would be Bad Bunny, which has started an uproar on all sides on social media.  On September 28, the NFL had announced their star for the 60th Super Bowl halftime show would be Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, more famously known as Bad Banny, a Puerto Rican rapper and record producer. He had originally gained followers on SoundCloud in 2016 and signed a music label with Hear This Music Label.  Bad B

The month of October is more than just the color pink. It is a time to recognize and honor the many people who have been affected by breast cancer. Though the month is dedicated to anyone who is or has fought breast cancer, many people also take the time to show support for family members of fighters.  The purpose of the month is to educate people about breast cancer, encourage early detection through screenings, and raise money for research. It also highlights the risk fact

Everyone knows the iconic line from the famous 2000s movie Mean Girls ; “On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was.” Well, this year, instead of typically finishing the line, people filled in their own interpretations, usually along the lines of “It’s Taylor Swift Day!” Taylor Swift, hit pop star and queen of cunning lyricism released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl on October 3rd, 2025. She had announced the album on August 12th, 2025, as a guest on her fian

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement via Instagram on August 26....

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2025 class of inductees, including pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, hip-hop pioneers...

The White House held its annual Easter egg roll event on the South Lawn, with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcoming...