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An overview of the Common Grounds Cafe.

The Common Grounds: A Café Review

Delaney Wagner '27, Writer February 2, 2022

Common Grounds has been a new thing for all of us. Whether you didn’t get to eat breakfast, or you have some time to hang out after school, the cafe is a cool place.  Since there was a lot of buzz in...

Double Rainbow bowl at PokeLulu

PokeLulu Doesn’t Disappoint

Haley Pedersen '25, Graphics Editor December 3, 2021

Arriving back to a new normal, my family and I poked our heads into Pokelulu ready to do what we enjoy most: trying out food, and we have been back many times since. The clean and friendly atmosphere...

Why Aren't You A Vegan Yet?

Why Aren’t You A Vegan Yet?

Neil Mahto '23, Opinion Editor October 23, 2020

What if you were told about a diet that could not only help extend your life by up to nine years but could also help reverse some of the effects of climate change, saving thousands of other lives? To ignore...

Travis Scott stands in front of the oldest McDonald's restaurant (Florence Avenue in Downey, California) with his red Ferrari. Credits to @rayscorruptedmind

The Travis Scott Burger: Was it Worth it?

Arinjoy Das '22 (AJ), Arts and Leisure Editor October 7, 2020

On September 8th, McDonalds released a limited-time meal in collaboration with the highly-acclaimed rapper, Travis Scott. Named after the artist, the meal consists of a quarter-pounder with the addition...

All Photos by Liliana Esparza '21

Enchiladas: Make Your Own Comfort Food!

Liliana Esparza '21, Writer April 27, 2020

Feeling like a bit if New Mexico comfort food?  Here is an easy and tasty recipe for a bit of New Mexico cheer. Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas (serves 4-5) Ingredients: 32oz of shredded cheddar cheese 30...

Give a holiday twist to your table with Irish soda bread

Give a holiday twist to your table with Irish soda bread

Olivia Yepez March 15, 2018

Irish soda bread is a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, but it didn’t just originate as a holiday treat. Soda bread was actually a peasant’s bread, named for its use of baking soda instead of yeast as...

The place carries an air of comfort, making it an enjoyable venue to have a good meal with friends and family.

Jambo Cafe melds traditional African fare and fine dining

Olivia Yepez February 22, 2018

From its African-style décor to its flavorful dishes and hospitable wait staff, Jambo Café is full of life. The place carries an air of comfort, making it an enjoyable venue to have a good meal with...

Albuquerque's Newest Celebrity: Rude Boy Cookies

Albuquerque’s Newest Celebrity: Rude Boy Cookies

Ale Geisel-Zamora January 24, 2018

If you’re searching for a fun spot to hang out with friends, go on a date, or just satisfy your cookie cravings, look no further than Rude Boy Cookies. A cozy, retro-themed cookie shop splashed with...

Serenity comes with the crepes at Breve

Serenity comes with the crepes at Breve

Sarah Weber December 7, 2017

Breve is a simple name for a simple cafe. Breve began as a start-up by a local couple, Billy and Mandy Nguyen, with its first shop opening in the downtown area and a second  location recently opened in...

Holiday Meals - New Mexico Style

Holiday Meals – New Mexico Style

Academy Staff November 22, 2017

[column size=one_half position=first ] Mole Article by Hinano Watchman Thanksgiving is a day of appreciation for our loved ones and of being grateful for everything we were blessed with. Let's...

Year of the sheep: ringing in the Chinese New Year

Year of the sheep: ringing in the Chinese New Year

Academy Staff February 26, 2015

5…4…3…2…1…Happy New Year! While the Western New Year was almost two months ago, the Chinese New Year has just begun. Feb. 19 marked the beginning of year 4713 in the Chinese calendar, the year...

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