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In 2019, Magellan 5th grade student Andre Wilson founded the Magellan Student Newspaper with the vision of sharing student ideas and opinions with the Magellan Community and beyond. The Magellan Student Newspaper – The Navigant – is a student-run, student-led after-school club for students in 3rd grade and up. The Magellan Student Newspaper team identifies important and relevant topics to share with the Magellan Community and beyond.

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All About Crochet

By Cole W.  Crochet is like knitting; you use yarn and a hook instead of two knitting needles. You can make patterns like cats, dogs, and other things when making crochet. All you need to know is the pattern. All of the designs in crochet have a pattern that you...

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John F. Kennedy

  By Alina D. JFK was born on May 29, 1917, into a large Irish Catholic family where he was one of nine children. His father was Joseph P. Kennedy, and his mother was Rose Fitzgerald. John, also known as Jack, was the second oldest in the Kennedy family. His...

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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (Silicosis)

By Shaan B.   Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, or silicosis, is a disease that occurs when a person breathes a large amount of silica dust over long periods. Silica is a mineral commonly found in rocks and soil. About 2.3 million workers in the U.S....

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The Graveyard Trio Chapter 2

By Penelope J.   Chapter 2 : The Dream   I wake up to sweat and feel like last night was just a dream, but I am unsure. I then smell my Mama's Breakfast Tacos and Cafecito, so I try to get up but remember I have to use my prosthetic leg to walk. I am so...

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Cool Optical Illusions

By Metta L.   Optical illusions are often fascinating to look at and trick our eyes. So, I am going to show you some optical illusions along with how it works to trick your brain.    Word Illusion: Look at the image above. You can see the blocks. Well,...

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The Different Christmas

By Nora J.   DISCLAIMER: This article contains descriptions of violence which may not be suitable for all readers.   Chapter 1   I woke up with my little brother crying as loud as a banshee (a screaming mythical creature). When I looked through the...

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The Unwanted Difference Chapters 2, and 3

By Sonia P.   Chapter 2: Too Late   The school day goes by in a blur. I barely remember what I had for lunch, much less my classes. The only thing that I pay attention to is the clock. Then, finally, the bell rings, and my friends and I race to my house....

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How Our Choices Impact the World Around Us

By Sofia S.   Have you ever drunk from a plastic straw? Or have you dumped a piece of paper in the trash? Maybe you left a plastic bottle on the floor? These are examples of how you impact the world around you, whether you know it or not.    I bet you...

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The Classic Snickerdoodle Recipe

By Adi P.   Snickerdoodles are a great holiday treat and a fun activity for the whole family. They make a great homemade gift for people for the holidays or anytime. In addition, they are a nice gift for teachers!   When my family and I make snickerdoodles...

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FIFA World Cup 2022

By Lucas D.   The FIFA World Cup ended a few months ago, and what a World Cup it was. Of course, there were upsets and challenging games, but we saw 32 countries fight, and we had one winner in the end, Argentina.   Photo courtesy of digitalhub.fifa.com...

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The Unwanted Difference Chapter 1

By: Sonia.P   Chapter 1: The Terrible Thought   I woke up on a bright morning but remembered today was different. Today is my birthday. I’m turning 15, and I get my results! I’m so excited that I get up before my alarm rings, which rarely...

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Bose-Einstein condensate

By Evan Chatterjee   The Bose-Einstein condensate is the 5th state of matter and also the most mysterious. It was created in laboratories in 1995. The Bose-Einstein condensate is a state of matter in which the atoms seem to expand and absorb each other. The...

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FIFA World Cup 2022

By Lucas donangelo Photo courtesy of https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fifa-world-cup-2022-qatar-braces-for-highly-anticipated-finals-draw-on-april-1/articleshow/90563085.cms   Soccer fans, the FIFA World Cup Qatar is starting on...

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A Class Pet

By: Alina Dohmes    You may have noticed that several schools have class pets. However,  Magellan does not. Many of you have probably asked your teacher about getting a class pet. I know because I was one of them. I bet all of you got the answer: either...

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Planting season

By Calliope League   In my neighborhood, all you see are lawns. You may think this is not so bad, but do you know how much water and care they take to remain pristine? A lot! So for me, the ideal thing for someone to think when they see your yard is: “Wow!...

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Climate Change

  By Avni Jain                                     Climate change is a big problem...

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Bunnies around the world

By Nora J    Bunnies are very important for our ecosystem. For instance, bunnies help to keep plant life alive and provide food for carnivorous predators. There are many types of bunnies. But today, I will only tell you my top 3 favorite species of...

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F1 Championship 2022

Test       Photo courtesy of https://thefutur.com/content/f1-formula-1-logo-review-critique   The One and Only Max Verstappen(from Red Bull Racing) won the F1 Championship in 2021. But this 2022 Season, Checo Perez won the two hardest GP (Grand...

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The Inspirational Soccer Game

A few days ago, my friends Hudson, Harper, Barrett, and I were playing soccer. We won 17 to 14. We were playing against my brother, Jesse, and his team. We celebrated at a big party when we won because my team had never won a soccer game. I was a goalie, and I blocked...

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Our Recess

By: Maya    For those who like being outside, it's safe to say that you will agree with this article when I say that our recess has a few faults. For starters, we can't go outside when it rains, sprinkles, and sometimes even wet. Also, we can't go outside...

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The Graveyard Trio

By Penelope Jimenez   Chapter 1: The Attack   I screamed as a firm hand grabbed my leg, and a sharp pain rippled. Suddenly out of nowhere, a shark came up to me and saw I was hurt, so he dragged me back to the beach. I heard someone say shark, and that's...

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5 Reasons Why Too Much Screen Time Is Bad For You

By: Metta Lee    Photo courtesy of https://www.lets-connect.co.uk/kids-apps-and-esafety-tips/   We know that kids enjoy playing their favorite games on their iPads, laptops, and gaming consoles. A fun thing to do, right? However, watching too much can...

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How Bees Make Honey

By: Lyra Carr   Bees are essential to humans. They pollinate our plants and flowers. Without them, we could not grow food.   One of the bee's most important jobs is to make honey. Every bee has a job in a colony of bees, but there are only three things you...

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Allen Iverson

By: Taran Thota Alleen Ezail Iverson was born June 7, 1975. Iverson played in the NBA for 14 seasons and played both point guard and shooting guard positions, which had a significant influence on the league. His sense of style changed the way NBA players dress up over...

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