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 ...
March For Our Lives March in Washington D.C.
Claire Strucko, Reporter
April 11, 2018
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The March For Our Lives nationwide march took place this on Saturday,March 26. The turnout huge with hundreds of thousands of students and families marching together down Pennsylvania Avenue in the nation’s capital. Survivors like 18 year old Emma Gonzalez from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Scho...
39 Years Later, Effects of the Three Mile Island Accident Still Linger
Joel Neuschwander, Science and Technology Editor
February 27, 2018
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Vietnam. Star Wars. Disco. Bell-bottoms. These were all were enduring images of the 1970s, but for thousands of people living in Central Pennsylvania, nothing encompasses the decade more than three letters: TMI. The 70s were a time of change in the United States. As the Vietnam War raged overse...
Shooting at Florida High School leaves 17 dead
Molly Glus, Section Editor
February 21, 2018
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“It has become one of the deadliest mass shootings in United States history.” A headline that is heard far too often, is being heard once again. A gunman entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Wednesday, February 14. According to CNN the suspect, 19 year old Nicholas Cr...
Larry Nassar Sentenced to 175 years in Prison
Molly Glus, Lifestyle Section Editor
February 21, 2018
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These girls are working for their dream, and he abused them. Former United States Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor, Larry Nassar, was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison after pleading guilty for sexual abuse on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. According to CNN, 156 girls shared statements in cou...
North, South Korea to March as One at 2018 Olympic Games
Kieran Hogan, Section Editor World/Politics
February 9, 2018
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North and South Korea will officially march under one flag at the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics, announced the South on Wednesday. The decision comes as a major diplomatic achievement for the two states, just weeks after their first diplomatic talks in two years, according to the NY Post. In addition,...
North and South Korea to march under one flag at 2018 Winter Olympics
Claire Strucko, Copy Editor
January 26, 2018
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Officials from North and South Korea met Wednesday for a third round of talks and announced both countries will march under the Korean Unification Flag at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Athletes from the rival Koreas paraded together behind a single flag for the first time at the opening ceremony of t...
Amazon Releases Short List of Potential Cities for its Second Headquarters
Olivia Bratton, Copy Editor
January 25, 2018
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On Thursday, January 18, 2018, Amazon announced the top 20 potential cities in the running to be the location of Amazon’s second headquarters. According to Amazon, the new facility, called HQ2, is estimated to create 50,000 high-paying jobs and cost $5 billion to build and operate. Last year, 238 communiti...
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