By: Kloe Adams Humor Editor College campuses across the United States began experiencing pro-Palestine student protests during April of 2024, with the first beginning at Columbia University in New York. While some […]
Pro-Palestine College Protests
Pig Kidney transplant recipient dies
By: Aliya Koshalieva National/World Editor On May 11, Rick Slayman, the first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, died. In a statement, Massachusetts General Hospital said there was “no […]
Donald Trump’s “Hush Money” Trial
By: Nelson Kramer Local News Editor Former president Donald Trump finds himself in court again with his first of four criminal trials moving forward. The four trials include the current “hush money” […]
Biden Speaks at Morehouse
By: Ashir Rao Humor Editor On May 19, President Joe Biden delivered a commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was notable for both Biden’s speech and the atmosphere […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Presidential Candidacy
By: Margo Rawlings Sports Editor Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who initially ran for the Democratic nomination for president and is now an independent presidential candidate, currently seems to be a threat to […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces Independent Campaign
By: Ella Marrufo Editor-in-Chief Following a relatively unsuccessful campaign as a Democratic candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced to a crowd at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 9 that […]
Louisiana Drought Threatens Water Sources
By: Ella Marrufo Editor-in-Chief After a severe drought struck Louisiana, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico infiltrated the Mississippi River, posing a threat to the state’s drinking water and plumbing. On Sept. […]
Kaiser Employees Strike
By: Jane Wilde Culture Editor Kaiser Permanente employees began a historic 3-day walk-out on Oct. 4, 2023, outside Springfield medical offices in Springfield, Virginia. The largest ever healthcare workers strike in the […]
House outs McCarthy, Nominates Scalise
By: Nadia Liu Editor-in-Chief The House of Representatives ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the speakership on Oct. 3 for the first time in United States history. Eight far-right Republicans joined a united […]
CEO of Future Exchanges Goes on Trial
By: Jordan Park and Jane Wilde Local and Culture Editors Founder and CEO of Futures Exchange (FTX), Sam Bankman-Fried, is going to trial on several counts of fraud, money laundering, and the […]
US Government Dodges Shutdown
By: Lucy Panicacci News Editor With bipartisan support, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown on Sept. 30. Congress passed a last-minute 45-day funding bill less than three hours before the shutdown cut-off, […]
Shooter Injures Five People at Morgan State University
By: Nadia Liu Editor-in-Chief A shooter injured five people during a homecoming week celebration at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Oct. 3. The shooting prompted an hours-long lockdown and the cancellation […]
Former Abercrombie CEO Accused of Sexual Assault
By: Nessa Purdy Opinion Editor The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently accused the former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch (A&F), Mike Jeffries, of sexually exploiting and coercing men in a series of […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Tupac Murder
By: Macy Dennon Editor-in-Chief The Las Vegas Police Department (LVPD) arrested Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis on Sept. 29 for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Shakur’s cold case was one of the […]
Trump Faces Charges in Fraud Trial
By: Nelson Kramer Local News Editor Former President Donald J. Trump faces 91 charges in four jurisdictions, including Georgia, Florida, New York, and Washington DC. In Manhattan, where he faces accusations of […]