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- The Bardathon continues during the coldest week of the yearBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders It is the coldest week of the year in southwest Wisconsin with negative temperatures causing school closings and public service announcements advising residents to stay inside; but the Bardathon must go on! Shakespeare…
- Ski CloudcroftBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton In addition to Cloudcroft’s beauty and charm is an excellent place to ski, snowboard and tube. Nestled in the majestic Sacramento Mountains is Ski Cloudcroft. At 9,000 feet elevation, you can…
- Not Just a Student Newspaper: A Place to Get Good FastBy Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher There is something a little ironic about writing an article for The Chase about why people should write for The…
- Goodbye, Beige. Goodbye, Gray.By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher Dopamine dressing is the idea of getting dressed with intention to feel better, using bright colors, playful prints, meaningful accessories…
- From Dream to Reality: Sonia Marie Builds High Maintenance By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Sonia Marie knew she wanted to do hair while she was still in high school, but life had other plans. As a…
- Discovering Student DiscountsBy Staff Writer: Kathryn Richter Starting a new semester means new expenses for college students everywhere, especially after the holidays, but many companies are providing a…
- A Catered Movie on CampusBy Staff Writer: Marcos Baltierrez Even with Portales being as small as it is, we have so many amazing events right here on campus. ENMU’s Associated…
- A Global Celebration of Sport and UnityBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boulda Piqueras One of the biggest and most popular sporting events in the world is the FIFA World Cup. The top…
- Are the New England Patriots back to their Winning Ways?By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The New England Patriots are well on their way to what most would call a successful season. With a record…
- How the Transfer Portal has Started to Reshape College Sports By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The transfer portal has quickly become a popular topic in college sports. While the portal can be a very effective tool for…
- Sports Gambling Issues Raise Concerns Amongst Sports Fans By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox Sports gambling has become increasingly popular in the world of sports, so much so that many would consider it a…
- Pitch, Poppies, and Rugby: A Time for RemembranceBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn For the past two years, I have been fortunate enough to be invited by a family friend to watch the British…
- The Oklahoma City Thunder off to Another Hot Start By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Oklahoma City Thunder have yet again started off the season as one of the top NBA teams to watch…
- ENMU Celebrates Senior Night for Soccer and VolleyballBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boulda Piqueras A month ago, the women’s soccer and volleyball teams at Eastern New Mexico University had their senior day with…
- ENMU Basketball Enter New Season with Energy and High ExpectationsBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boulda Piqueras As both the men’s and women’s teams aim to build on recent success, the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds…
- Dodgers Win 2025 World Series in Dramatic Fashion By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The 2025 World Series gave fans an experience most will never forget. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays…
- Dave’s Hot Chicken Opens First New Mexico Location By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The city of Albuquerque welcomes its first Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurant, which brought a spicy new dining experience to the…
- Construction Projects Cause Traffic Issues For Albuquerque DriversBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The city of Albuquerque currently has multiple road improvement projects under way, which has created several construction zones that drivers…
- Trading Gifts for AdventuresBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn When we moved overseas, my family traded material birthday gifts for experiences. Memories that last longer than anything ever wrapped…
- Tiny humans take on the Denver AquariumBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders As most parents with toddlers can relate, my days of going to happy hour, movie theatres and concerts are limited…
- HolidaysBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Here we go – Holiday Season!! November and December are hyped as being a magical time of year. This is not reality for most and…
- Gut Health: What Really Helps and What Doesn’tBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Gut health has become a hot topic, with shelves stocked full of kombucha, probiotic snacks, and prebiotic sodas promising…
- Where Cliffs, Castles, and History Meet: A Day in DoverBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn A weekend spent in Dover felt like stepping into a living postcard. The famous White Cliffs glowed against the late autumn sun,…
- Centuries in Motion: The Changing of the Guard By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn To witness the Changing of the Guards is to witness centuries-old magic. From watching guards trot through the streets of London on horseback, halting…
- How to Backpack Safely in the Shoulder Season By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Shoulder season—early spring and late fall—is one of the best times to be outdoors, with cooler temperatures, quiet trails,…
- Understanding Supplements and What Actually WorksBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Walk down any store aisle or scroll through social media, and you’ll find claims of supplements allowing for better…
- The new face of memory keeping: Digital scrapbooking replaces glue and glitterBy Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher For more than a century, scrapbooking has preserved memories through pages of photos, postcards and handwritten notes, each one glued…
- Local Businesses Step Up as SNAP Shutdown Hits Portales FamiliesBy Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher With the federal government shutdown halting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning Nov. 1, Portales residents are bracing for…
- Finding beauty through the lens in an “ugly” placeBy Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher When I moved from Ohio to eastern New Mexico in 2022, my creativity took a hit. Back home, I was…
- Animal Crossing Finds New Life with 2026 UpdateBy Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher When “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” launched in March 2020, it became the game of the pandemic as players built dream…
- The Work Conference ExperienceBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Going to a work conference always seemed like a distant, intimidating corporate experience. It felt like something only true adults…
- Step Up By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Roswell recently hosted their annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk. This year in honor…
- From Quiet Town to Boomtown: Carlsbad’s New Reality By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Carlsbad, New Mexico runs on more than oil. Long before sunrise, diesel engines rumble down the highway, rigs light up…
- Daylight Savings TimeBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton You have heard the phrases “spring forward” and “fall back.” For me, it brings dread. Can we just stop changing our clocks forward and…
- A Taste of California in New Mexico By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Every two weeks, a familiar red truck rolls into New Mexico, loaded down with crates of fresh oranges, avocadoes, and…
- A Carlsbad Classic Reborn: The Return of the Cavern TheaterBy Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco After sitting dark for decades, the lights of Carlsbad’s historic Cavern Theater are glowing once more. Built in the 1950s, the downtown…
- Why You Should Be Resistance TrainingBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Weightlifting isn’t just for athletes; it’s one of the most effective ways to build strength, protect your body, and…
- What I’d Tell My Younger Self About TimeBy Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher-Reichenbach I found an old photograph the other day, the corners curled and fading. My face looked familiar and foreign at…
- Terror in the CloudsBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton The spooky season is upon us. If you want to experience fear and fun, you must check out the Haunted Village in Cloudcroft, New…
- Homecoming Week for the GreyhoundsBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras Last week was homecoming for the Greyhounds. This year’s theme was “Greyhounds in Paradise,” and it ran from October…
- ENMU’s The Giver SuccessBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons ENMU’s Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Giver” as their fall performance, written by Lois Lowry and adapted…
- ENMU Women’s Soccer Rebuilds Under New LeadershipBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras Eastern New Mexico University’s women’s soccer team plays in the Lone Star Conference at the NCAA Division II level…
- ENMU Volleyball Shows Heart in the 2025 SeasonBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras After a challenging 2024 season, the ENMU Greyhounds volleyball program is in the process of rebuilding for the 2025…
- ENMU Football Builds Strength Amid a Tough 2025 CampaignBy Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras The football team is going through a difficult but resolute 2025 season under Kelley Lee as head coach. The…
- Day-Trip Diaries: Exploring Europe One Flight at a Time By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn I have lived in England for just under two years, and it never ceases to amaze me how easy it…
- Chaos Coordinator: How I Juggle Life, School, and a 4.0 GPA By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Balancing school, family, work, and a personal life feels like juggling flaming torches, exciting but risky. Life as a student,…
- CCC Cultural ArtsBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons ‘Clovis’ and ‘culture’ aren’t usually two words you see together, but that’s exactly what Christy Mendoza and the rest of…
- Cavern City Renaissance Festival Brings Medieval Magic to CarlsbadBy Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Carlsbad, NM — The Cavern City Renaissance Festival returned to Lake Carlsbad Beach Park this fall, drawing crowds from across…
- Art in the TreesBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Now is the time to jump in the car and head to the Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico. Mother Nature is…
- Yurt’s Up, Wales! Chasing Rainbows and Sheep Shenanigans By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Imagine standing on a hill, raindrops tickling your face, as a rainbow touches the ground so close you swear you…
- Why Hobbies Still Matter in the Digital AgeBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach When the day winds down in Eastern New Mexico, many people settle into the same routine: dinner, a little television,…
- The Viroqua Harvest Parade: 13 Years of Paper Mâché, Puppets and Prosocial BehaviorBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders Picture this: a giant paper mâché carrot struts down the street surrounded by skittering origami masked mice. Behind them glides…
- Sports Balls Catching Tourist EyesBy Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco This is Southwest LP Gas Co., located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. A new roadside attraction there is catching people’s attention, five huge propane…
- How changes to student loan repayment plans affect borrowersBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders A new administration brings noteworthy changes to student loan repayment plans. According to a survey by US News with 1,190…
- From Puzzle to Trail Pam Neely Connects Northern New MexicoBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Some hikes begin with a map. For Pam Neely, it began with her dog. “I had a reactive dog…
- FenwayBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton My husband and I are working through a bucket list, attending a Major League Baseballgame at each team’s stadium. Recently,…
- Portales Animal Shelter Receives Grant Funding for Spay and Neuter ProgramsBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach On any given day in Portales, it isn’t unusual to see a stray dog trotting down a side street or…
- Vernon Trails awarded $48K Hometown Grant from T-Mobile By Staff Writer: Grace Anders On June 21, 2025, Vernon Trails became one of 25 recipients out of nearly 1,000 applicants to receive a T-Mobile Hometown Grant in the amount…
- Lumberjack Day in the Clouds By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Sept. 13 is a fun-filled day in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The Village put on the 32nd year of Lumberjack Day at Zenith Park. This is a fun day of competition, food, arts, and…
- How Much Protein Do You Really Need?By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Walk into any grocery store and nearly every label boasts added protein, from cereals to snack foods to baked…
- A Guide to Financial Literacy for College StudentsBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For many students, managing money is a new responsibility that can feel overwhelming. However, understanding and managing your personal…
- Crawford Dominates Canelo, Seals Legacy in Super fight Showdown By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a performance that will echo through boxing history, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass against Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, earning…
- Taylor Swift in Clovis!By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Taylor Swift came to perform in Clovis! Well, not really. “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience” is a…
- Five Heart Farm Peach FestivalBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Peach season is here! In Texico, peaches are taken very seriously, including a whole peach festival put on by Five…
- Doubted No More: Rodgers, Fields Put on a Show in Week 1By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a thrilling Week 1 showdown that no one saw coming, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the New York Jets…
- Why Sabrina Carpenter feels like the people’s pop starBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Sabrina Carpenter’s appeal goes beyond chart stats. It is the way she treats the crowd like co-writers, from onstage ad-libs…
- Walmart shrimp recall does not affect Clovis and Portales storesBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp imported from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati,…
- How to Reclaim Your Attention SpanBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney In today’s world, it can be difficult to sit still long enough to read a few chapters of a…
- Balancing Parenthood and CollegeBy Staff Writer: Erika Hernandez During the lockdown in 2021 from COVID, my oldest had just started Pre-K. It was his very first school year,…
- Balancing books and bouquets: Planning my wedding as an ENMU studentBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach If you walked into my garage today, you’d see the exact point where school and wedding planning collide. A giant…
- Climbing New Mexico’s Highest PeakBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Wheeler Peak, standing at 13,167 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the state of New Mexico….
- Golf’s Comeback: A look at The Games Big BoomBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The historical origins of golf began in Scotland during the 15th century, which led to the development of the highly…
- Dodgers Make History in 2024 With World Series WinBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Los Angeles Dodgers completed one of the franchise’s most distinguished seasons in its long history through their achievements and…
- Understanding the Meaning Behind Good FridayBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox Christians throughout the world observe Good Friday as a significant religious holiday. It is known to be observed annually as…
- The Oklahoma City Thunder Make HistoryBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Oklahoma City Thunder have redefined excellence in the 2024–25 NBA season, delivering a performance that ranks among the most…
- In-N-Out Burger is Coming to New Mexico!By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The West Coast fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger plans to establish its first New Mexico restaurant in Albuquerque. The company plans…
- Florida Gators Return to GloryBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Florida Gators men’s basketball team capped off a spectacular season by winning the NCAA Tournament, bringing home their third…
- A Glance at the New Look UNM LobosBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will experience significant roster changes following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season….
- I Wasn’t Disorganized, I Was Just UndiagnosedBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Finding out you have ADHD after 30 can be both a revelation and a reckoning. Suddenly, things that felt like…
- What’s for Breakfast? Finding New Favorites During the Egg ShortageBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For many of us, breakfast just isn’t the same without eggs. Whether scrambled, fried, or folded into an omelet,…
- The Benefits of Enjoying the Little ThingsBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney As a college student, life moves fast and rewards constant productivity. With constantemail notifications and exams looming overhead, it’s…
- Front Row Feels and Secret Pop-UpsBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Some nights feel like they are pulled straight from a movie, and April 13th, 2025, at the KOKO in London,…
- How to Cope with Climate AnxietyBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney With the impacts of climate change becoming more severe, many people are experiencing a sense of helplessness about the…
- Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries: A Cozy Fantasy ExperienceBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Cozy fantasy is taking over adult entertainment. Booktok often recommends titles like Legends & Lattes, a series of novels featuring…
- Clovis Sidewalk Sale SuccessBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons On Saturday, April 12th, multiple vendors came together on main street to sell their wares in a sidewalk sale. Vintage…
- Clovis Music Festival is a Huge SuccessBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons With the Marshall Tucker Band and Everclear headlining, the Clovis Music Festival was set up to rock- literally. On Friday…
- Living With a Cat Allergy—and a CatBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach When I rescued a tiny kitten we named Oats, I knew we were taking a risk. My fiancé, Keith, is…
- The Day I Drove My Car Under the English Channel By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Have you ever ridden in a car underwater? Me neither until I took the Le Shuttle through the Chunnel. The…
- Bruges in a Day: I Came for the Culture, Stayed for the Sugar RushBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Recently, I have been embracing extreme day trips and overnight journeys across the UK and Europe to maximize the experience…
- The Club for Grown-Ups Who Still Believe in Book MagicBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Picture it: a Sunday afternoon in Clovis or Portales. The coffee’s hot, the snacks are out, and the room is…
- High school senior’s art installation tells a heartbreaking story for a good causeBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders Zaiah, a high school senior at Youth Initiative High School in Viroqua, WI, displayed her senior project to the public…
- Locked In: Watching Water Move at a Snail’s PaceBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Have you ever wondered what it takes to move a boat through a waterway with changing levels? The answer lies…
- Ninety Years of Speaking Up: Why You Should Write for The ChaseBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Set the scene: It’s 1934. The country is still reeling from the Great Depression, and trust in institutions is shaky….
- AmeriCorps NCCC: A Year of Service and GrowthBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For young adults looking to make a difference while gaining valuable hands-on work experience, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps…
- Travel the World- From ClovisBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons The Clovis Civic Center is giving you the chance to go abroad, all without leaving their ballroom. Around the World…
- Traveling Abroad in the 2020’sBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Traveling overseas is something most people dream about. It’s usually a long-term future goal that you save for. Figuring out…
- TransJoy: A Growing Space for Community and ConnectionBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach What started as an idea between two friends has quickly become a thriving community. TransJoy, an Ohio-based advocacy and support…
- Snow White is Ho-HumBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons This Saturday, I shelled out $24 to go see the live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in…
- Rats: The Misunderstood CompanionBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Rats often get a bad rap. Many people associate them with disease and filth, but in reality, domesticated rats, known…
- Family Pridefest 2025 Set for June in PortalesBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Eastern New Mexico Rising will host Family Pridefest 2025 on June 28 at Portales City Park. The free, family-friendly event…
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