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Throwing Food in Short Pump: Kanpai Japanese Steakhouse

By Allis Derian “You missed!” Our hibachi chef laughed after throwing a ball of undercooked rice at the wall behind my sister…

Exploring Books and Penguins with 5th Grade’s Kate Cunningham

By Allis Derian As I walked through the colorful hallways of Flippin Hall, the sounds of Middle Schoolers yelling, lockers slamming, and…

A Morning with Earl

By Allis Derian I wake up at 5:30 a.m. to sharp puppy teeth pulling at my hair. My new 10-week-old yellow lab,…

Labubu Mania

By Allis Derian All around the world, Labubus have sparked conversations: about about consumerism, name brands, and social media trends. For many…