Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Last week a new term worked its way into the mainstream American vocabulary– social distancing. It was a term that took us by surprise as we anxiously awaited the upcoming events of the spring season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the practice of social distancing includes avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible. Now more than a week later, social distancing has become part of our d...
How many of us grew up getting bullied? Or witnessed bullying? Perhaps some of us were even the bullies from time to time. Readers of all ages are likely nodding their heads right now. Bullying isn’t anything new. In fact, up until recently, the predominant culture seemed to suggest bullying was just a normal part of growing up that we all had to deal with. When victims of bullying did speak out, they were often told by adults to “toughen up,” or “stand your ground.” “Don’t let them know you’re afraid” they’d say or, “Oh, they’re just being ki...
