During mid-September to early-November, many areas in the United States experiencea unique and intricate site; autumn leaves. These leaves range from different colors, texture,and a familiar crunch! But how does this work and where can you find these spectacular, fall-time hues?The science behind the leaves is actually quite simple. Chlorophyll is a chemical found inplants […]
Farmers finally begin harvest season around Miami County For soybeans, planting season starts in mid to late May. During this time, tractors dig into theground and plant soybean seeds and can also use liquid fertilizer to help the crops grow. Then when thecrops are planted, they grow from June to October, when harvesting starts. During […]
The first account of Halloween was around 2,000 years ago. It was originally a festival of Samhaincelebrated on October 31st by the Celts; they lived in what is now France, Ireland, and the UnitedKingdom.. The purpose of this holiday was to acknowledge the end of harvest season and markthe start of the dark and dreary […]
It is officially October, the month of all things sweet and spooky. With Halloween right around the corner, the Peruvian conducted a survey. Seventy-eight students of Peru JR/SR High School were asked one simple question, “What age should people stop trick or treating?” Students had the option to pick from the age groups 10-12, 13-17, […]
Peru captures TRC, Sectional Championships for 5th straight year The season began in late July, with three days of three hour practices. Soon after school started, Peru hosted a scrimmage to get a feel for the season. A week later, Peru captured 3 wins hosting their Peru Invitational. That next week, Peru faced strong competition […]
It’s been a while since this school has had a newspaper. Now after a long hiatus, The Peruvian is back. So why bring it all back? Since sophomore year, I’ve been noticing a disconnect from the students of the school and what actually goes on here. Essentially, there’s a lack of information on the events. […]
