Latest Stories
Most recently published stories on Vocal.
Somers Cheerleaders are on a Roll
See Photos at end of Article Cheerleader Team Aims for National Championship On Wednesday, Nov. 19, SYSO Cheerleading held its annual showcase at Somers Intermediate School. With a gym full of enthusiastic parents, 147 athletes from six age groups took center stage. Those include the Tiny Tuskers (K-2), D8, D10 small, D10 large, and D12, but the 14D finale served as a preview of bigger things to come in early December.
By Rich Monetti23 days ago in Unbalanced
Don't tell me to smile
I have been told three times in my life by men to smile while working. First time was as a cashier in a retail store. It was my first job, it was busy, and I wanted the customer to leave the store quickly. So I barely raised my lips and he agreed to pay then left.
By Lucy Torralba23 days ago in Poets
The Weight of the Sky
Everyone knows Atlas holds up the sky. Children draw him in blue crayon: a straining man beneath a round, obedient globe. Teachers say he was punished for defying the gods. Priests say his endurance is noble. Poets say the sky is heavy with stars and fate.
By Lori A. A.23 days ago in Fiction
Daylight Saving Time Turns 60 and Arrives Earlier This Year
It's time to Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time is when we Spring Forward and turn clocks up one hour. It was once the last Sunday in March, but it has been coming earlier. This year, we lose an hour of sleep on March 8, and 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of this annual change that gives more daylight in the evenings.
By Cheryl E Preston23 days ago in FYI
