Lifestyle

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor   Derian Hallberg (Major: ASL Studies, junior) I’m thankful for how much progress I’ve made emotionally, mentally and physically. I grew a lot since my first year; I was a completely different person from today and never thought...

Rylie Horrall  |  Lifestyle Editor Sav’s Thai Kitchen is the latest addition to the growing food annex in Monmouth. Located at 152 Main St W, the new food truck has only been open since Nov. 9. It is owned and operated by Savannah Randolph, who initially started out...

Rylie Horrall  |  Lifestyle Editor Winter is coming, and the weather isn’t the only cold thing that comes with it. When the temperatures drop, sickness season picks up, so here’s a sick care package to make for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, in case of...

Rylie Horrall  |  Lifestyle Editor For many college students, money can be a burden that weighs heavy on minds. Because of this, finding cheap options for household items and clothes is a welcome relief. For me, it feels rewarding to find thrift stores that sell these...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Grills Gone Wild is located near the Donut Bar, behind the New Life Ministries church. The food cart, owned and operated by Toto Hall, opened last month on Oct. 17.  The first food truck she had started was an espresso truck about 20...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Thanksgiving is a time of giving and spending time with loved ones. It’s also a time for a lot of food, including delicious desserts. Here’s some apple themed sweets to bake for that next holiday gathering.   APPLE PIE Start to...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor As a child, you may have made Thanksgiving decorations in school, such as the classic hand turkey. Here’s some of those decorations that you can still use now.   Hand Turkeys Hang a blast-from-the-past decoration that can be made...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor During the fall season, pumpkin picking isn’t the only autumn activity that’s available. Many farms offer a chance for customers to pick their own apples — whether it’s for recipes, or just a prime photo opportunity. While many have...

Ashlynn Norton | Digital Media Manager  Alyssa Martin | Freelancer  Cora McClain | Editor in Chief   Ashlynn: Look #1 – The every day/night look to fall for This is one of my go-to looks for fall. For me, it’s really fast and easy. I find that as a person...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Greece Lightning Express is located at 156 Catron St in Monmouth — specifically on the corner where Catron meets Jackson Street. It’s owned and operated by Pete Kalogeras, who chose to open a food truck due to their apparent popularity...