By Margo Rawlings Local Editor Last October, after current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated former President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election, Bolsonaro contested his defeat, claiming that votes cast […]
Brazilians Storm National Congress
New Batteries Use Gravitational Energy
By Macy Dennon Local Editor Once workers clear a mine of all things valuable or desired, the next step often involves shutting down the site. In a new IIASA-led study, published on […]
Santos Accused of Lying About Record
By Lucy Panicacci Culture Editor Throughout December 2022, college representatives, employers, and records revealed that Rep. George Santos of New York’s Third Congressional District lied about most of his campaign biography — […]
Government Plans to Ban Gas Stoves
By Ainsley Northrop People Editor In December 2022, a member of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which strives to protect the public from the dangers of US products, announced their possible […]
Peru Shaken by Protests
By Linda Wang Humor Editor On Dec. 7, 2022, former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo made the radical announcement to officially dissolve Peru’s Congress following the congressional vote to determine his impeachment. Akin […]
US Raises Debt Limit
By Esha Bagora Public Relations The United States of America reached its debt limit on Jan. 19. Congress created the debt ceiling in 1917, so that they wouldn’t have to approve each […]
Teacher Shot by Elementary School Student
By Bridie Beamish Culture Editor On Jan. 6, Abigail Zwerner, 25, was in the middle of teaching a lesson when one of her first grade students pulled out a handgun and, according […]
Southwest Flight Cancellations Plague Travelers
By Brendan Moore Sports Editor The holiday season didn’t go as planned for many travelers, as countless vacations to see family and friends for Christmas and the New Year were cut short […]
McCarthy Elected Speaker
By Lucy Panicacci Culture Editor On Jan. 6, after 15 ballots, Republicans elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. While every Democrat voted for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, McCarthy faced resistance from a […]
NYC Nurses Go On Strike
By Ella Marrufo Sports Editor On Jan. 9, over 7,000 nurses at two New York City hospitals, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, went on strike after their union […]
Bagora Details Small Candy Hazards
By: Esha Bagora Public Relations Manager If you had asked me before the unplanned three-day “power outage vacation” what my favorite candy was, I’d have told you it was M&M’s. They have […]
Gruetter Blames Duolingo
By: Kate Gruetter National/World Editor If there’s one thing my friends know about me, it’s that no matter the day, time, or place, I will make sure to do my Duolingo. Whether […]
Gouldrup Struggles With Adult Life
By: Sarah Gouldrup Humor Editor Well, it’s official. I, Sarah Gouldrup, have finally finished my college applications after a long, hard, grueling, terrible, excruciating (I could go on) process. While I’m relieved […]
Dennon Debates the Difference Between Nerds and Geeks
By: Macy Dennon News Editor The terms “geek” and “nerd” are often used interchangeably, but they actually have some subtle differences that my friend and I argue about all the time. To […]
Hathaway Earns Lifeguard Certification
By: Dana Hathaway Editorial Editor This summer, I fulfilled my destiny and became lifeguard certified. I blessed Skylake Yosemite Camp with my presence for a full month as a Camper In Leadership […]