Trump administration considering erasing transgenderism via definition change
Talon Smith, Reporter
December 5, 2018
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The Trump administration is considering defining gender as a biological and unchangeable condition determined by genetics and genitalia at birth, according to The New York Times. This change would effectively erase transgenderism in the eyes of the law. It would remove all legal protections on transgender and...
Shooting in Pittsburgh Synagogue Leaves 11 Dead and City Mourning
Talon Smith, Reporter
November 27, 2018
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A gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh Synagogue on Saturday October 27th, killing 11 people and injuring six others. The Anti-Defamation League called the shooting the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in US history, according to CNN. The gunman was a 46-year-old freelance truck driver, Robert...
Despite outrage toward alleged abuse by Catholic priests, legislation fails
Anna Callahan and Sophia DeDonatis
November 19, 2018
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“We, the members of this grand jury, need you to hear this.”
International Tiger Day spreads awareness
Elizabeth Newman, Reporter
July 29, 2018
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Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! On Sunday July 29, 2018, the world will celebrate tigers all across the globe. This day is used to raise and spread awareness for the endangered animal. International Tiger Day began in 2010 at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit. Since tigers are an endangere...
France celebrates Bastille Day July 14
Brooke Daniels, Editor-in-Chief
July 14, 2018
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Bastille day is the celebration of French liberation from King Louis XVI and the start of a democratic government after the storming of Bastille prison on July 14, 1789. The prison of Bastille was a symbol of the monarchy and rule of the royals, so French revolutionaries decided to storm the lo...
USA Honors Fourth of July Traditions
Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
July 3, 2018
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Fourth Of July brings celebrations, traditions, and patriotic colors across America. The Declaration of Independence was originally signed July 2, 1776, and was approved by Congress two days later. The first Independence Day was celebrated a year later on July 4, 1777. Fourth of July traditions...
Juneteenth celebration honors end of slavery in America
Katie Jones, Reporter
June 18, 2018
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During the 17th and 18th century, slavery controlled the lives of nearly every American. In 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery for the good of Americans. Though not a well known known holiday, Juneteenth, taking place on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 is a day to celebrate the abolishment of...
How one woman’s death lead to Ireland’s abortion rights campaign
Kieran Hogan, Reporter
May 30, 2018
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On May 25, Ireland overwhelmingly voted to repeal their eighth amendment, lifting a long-standing ban on abortion. However, it took the death of one woman to kickstart the campaign for abortion rights in this predominantly Catholic country. In 2012, Savita Halappanavar, 31, died from septicemia...
At least 8 dead in Texas high school shooting
Carina Sarracino, Reporter
May 18, 2018
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8 to 10 people dead and several others injured from a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday, May 18 according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Shortly after classes began around 7:30 am CT, shots were fired by a gunman. Police are questioning two suspects, believed to be students...
Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson Falls Short in Run for PA-10th Congressional Seat
Ethan Sniderman, Reporter
May 18, 2018
She may have fallen short, but she ran on principle. On May 15, 2018, Pennsylvania had its mid-term primary to elect one of their senators and each districts’ congressman/woman. The Democratic Party has four candidates running to be the party’s candidate. Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson was one...
Dr. Eric Ding falls short in run for PA-10th Congressional Seat
Ethan Sniderman, Reporter
May 17, 2018
The Democratic Party has four candidates for the spot to be the party’s candidate. Dr. Eric Ding placed third among those four candidates. Many voters worry that the candidates running to represent them may not be the most relatable person. Although Eric Ding is currently a doctor, he feels ...
House Speaker Ryan Announces Retirement
Kieran Hogan, World and Politics Editor
April 18, 2018
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Speaker of the House, Republican Paul Ryan, won’t run for reelection, his office announced Wednesday April 11, 2018. “After nearly twenty years in the House, the speaker is proud of all that has been accomplished and is ready to devote more of his time to being a husband and a father," Ryan’s ...
Which NFL team do you believe will win the Super Bowl?
- LA Rams (18%, 6 Votes)
- Philadelphia Eagles (18%, 6 Votes)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (18%, 6 Votes)
- Kansas City Chiefs (12%, 4 Votes)
- New England Patriots (9%, 3 Votes)
- New Orleans Saints (9%, 3 Votes)
- Atlanta Falcons (3%, 1 Votes)
- Green Bay Packers (3%, 1 Votes)
- Houston Texans (3%, 1 Votes)
- LA Chargers (3%, 1 Votes)
- Minnesota Vikings (3%, 1 Votes)
- Dallas Cowboys (3%, 1 Votes)
- Baltimore Ravens (0%, 0 Votes)
- Carolina Panthers (0%, 0 Votes)
- Washington Redskins (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
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