“Beauty means feeling comfortable in your own skin and appreciating your imperfections.” "Beauty is power."   No matter who you are or how you feel about your body, there’s no denying the standards that society places on how we should look. Regardless of what gender you do (or don’t)...

What do grades mean to you? Are they something you work hard for? Is your phone taken away if you don’t come home with an A or B? Everyone has their own view on what is a good grade and what a bad one is, and so do our parents. It seems extremely popular for parental influence to be a large part of...

As Chaffin Junior High comes to an end, so does something else: freshman volleyball. With the last volleyball game on October 21st, it’s unreal to think of how quickly the season has gone. With COVID-19, broken ankles, hilarious moments, and some ultimate wins, the last 9th-grade volleyball team Chaffin...

Elizabeth Files has had an astronomical season this year. Many personal records were broken and she placed in the top 10 in various meets as well. Her two-mile PR is a time of 13:52.28 and her 3000 meter is a PR of 11:39.07. She is a freshman at Chaffin Junior High and an excellent role model as well...

'Twas a long time ago, Longer now than it seems, In a place that perhaps you've seen in your dreams. For the story that you are about to be told Began with the holiday worlds of old. Now, you've probably wondered where holidays come from, If you haven't, I'd say, it's time you begun.” -Opening,...

Wild Things Farm is a very common household name in the Pocola and Fort Smith area. It's a fun farm filled with fall and Halloween activities that you, friends, and family can enjoy. It’s the best place to gather all your close ones and make long lasting memories. Wild Things Farm is what really makes...

Everyone always sees those cute little desserts that are around during Halloween, but who ever really tries to make them? When you do make them they normally don’t turn out how they are meant to. Today I’m going to walk you through the steps of how to make one of these spooky treats, but in the realest...

As Chaffin’s Quiz Bowl Team continues to buzz through those questions in light of this situation, Chaffin continues to win tournaments with such a streak! How could this be possible though? That’s right—the quiz bowl managers, Ella Grannon and Kaley Bonnet! Without their encouragement and effort,...

It has officially become fall and for some people, their favorite holidays are coming up! As Halloween approaches and Thanksgiving waits in November, there’s no doubt several students from Chaffin will be enjoying their favorite fall meals soon. As for myself, my grandfather’s homemade taco soup...

On Wednesday, October 7, Vice President Mike Pence and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris had a debate in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both candidates repeatedly avoided answering questions and chose to pivot onto topics they preferred. Pence and Harris sat 12 feet apart with two panes of plexiglass...