By: Kloe Adams Editorial Editor The spotted owl is federally protected as a threatened species. In 2020, federal officials determined that the animal’s continuous decline merited an upgrade to a more critical […]
US wildlife officials plan mass killing of barred owl species
Harsh storm destroys the Midwest
By: Jordan Park Sports Editor A massive cross-country storm system has swept across the Midwest and South, wreaking havoc on numerous communities across multiple states and inflicting significant damage. Since Mar. 14, […]
University student goes missing
By: Quinn Hathaway National/World Editor On Mar. 6, a University of Pittsburgh student went missing on vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, originally went to Punta Cana for spring […]
ICE officials detain Columbia student for pro-Palestinian demonstrations
By: Katie Nelson Center Editor On Mar. 8, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil for his leadership role in the pro-Palestinian encampment protests last spring. Agents […]
Columbia University loses money
By: Rory Zeman Media Production Editor On Mar. 7, President Donald Trump’s administration, through its Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, announced it was canceling close to 400 million dollars in federal […]
Trump cuts NPS budget
By: Kat Littfin News Editor President Donald Trump’s governmental budget cuts have led to a cut off of funding for the long-standing national parks system. In turn, thousands of national parks workers […]
Archives releases JFK papers
By: Margo Rawlings Editor-in-Chief On Jan. 23, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to release remaining classified documents related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. […]
Previously stranded I.S.S. astronauts safely return home
By: Nelson Kramer Humor Editor On Mar. 18, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after an extended stay in the International Space Station (I.S.S.). In June, NASA sent […]
NTSB considers proposals to restrict helicopter travel
By: Sahil Muthukrishnan Sports Editor The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is considering severely restricting the number of helicopters allowed to fly into Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). The potential restrictions come […]
Turkish police accuse presidential candidate of terrorism
By: Julia Valencia People Editor Just days before he was going to be named one of the top candidates for the upcoming presidential election, Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested by Turkish […]
Solong crash causes an oil spill
By: Sahil Muthukrishnan Sports Editor On Mar. 10, a crash between the Solong, a Portuguese container ship, and the Stena Immaculate, an American military oil tanker carrying more than 220,000 barrels of […]
North Macedonia Fire kills 59
By: Jordan Park Sports Editor At least 59 people lost their lives, and 155 were injured in a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia. The fire is said to be the […]
South African Ambassador removed from USA and more
By: Owen Fugit Editor-in-Chief Since February, various international developments have severely impacted countries in Africa, both economically and socially, making 2025 a critical year for determining the continent’s future. South African Ambassador […]
AI is impacting future generations
By: Julia Valencia People Editor On Nov. 30, 2022, OpenAI released a website that has changed virtually everything about the learning landscape for teens in the United States. ChatGPT quickly gained traction, […]
Cross explores her passion for dance and softball
By Kloe Adams and Experiencing newfound freedom as a high school freshman, Alexa Cross is thriving at LGHS. From softball and surfing to dance and school, Cross is an inspiration to all. […]