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Former Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Killing George Floyd

Former Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Killing George Floyd

Samantha Deras, Editor April 27, 2021

This Tuesday, nearly a year after the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three counts-- second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree...

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George Floyd and OJ Simspon; Is There Comparison To Be Made In These Infamous Trials?

George Floyd and OJ Simspon; Is There Comparison To Be Made In These Infamous Trials?

Amritha Suresh, Editor April 27, 2021

On Monday, April 19th, Derek Chauvin's trial began, he has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter, for sitting with his knees on George...

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Crypto Art Makes Artists Millions; But Is It Killing Our Planet?

Crypto Art Makes Artists Millions; But Is It Killing Our Planet?

Cael Brennan, Editor April 23, 2021

As the world is ever-evolving so is its art, from pottery to paintings and now to GIFs worth thousands of dollars we have already begun the transition into a new age of modern collecting. NFTs or Non-Fungible-Tokens...

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Kamala Harris Falls Short on Migration Plans, Leaving Worries For Her Visit To Central America

Kamala Harris Falls Short on Migration Plans, Leaving Worries For Her Visit To Central America

Noah Gehris, Editor April 23, 2021

Ever since the corona virus has hit America, migration has been something that has turned fairly difficult. The border has filled to a higher capacity than ever before, and new immigrants during this time...

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Two teen girls charged with carjacking and murder of Pakistani Uber Eats Driver

Two teen girls charged with carjacking and murder of Pakistani Uber Eats Driver

Amritha Suresh, Editor April 5, 2021

Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 15 are charged with carjacking and the murder of Pakistani immigrant and father, Mohammad Anwar.    Mohammad worked as an Uber Eats driver, and the girls got...

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Controversial new  Voting Bill in Georgia sparks pushback, potential Boycotts

Controversial new Voting Bill in Georgia sparks pushback, potential Boycotts

Collin Bullock, Writer April 5, 2021

¨It`s Jim Crow in the 21st Century,¨ President Biden commented on Thursday about the new bill from the Georgia GOP. The bill, drafted after President Biden and Senators Ossoff and Warnock won their elections...

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Connecticut changes COVID Vaccine plan, hopes to make effort more efficient

Connecticut changes COVID Vaccine plan, hopes to make effort more efficient

Collin Bullock, Writer March 5, 2021

After tying with other states in the fastest vaccination pace, Connecticut is updating its plans. With an unexpected announcement on Monday, Governor Ned Lamont has said that state guidance will continue...

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The US Department of Justice drops lawsuit against Stephanie Wolkhoff, for writing a tell-all book about her experience working as an advisor for Melania Trump 

The US Department of Justice drops lawsuit against Stephanie Wolkhoff, for writing a tell-all book about her experience working as an advisor for Melania Trump 

Amritha Suresh, Editor February 23, 2021

The government's lawyers have dismissed the lawsuit against Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who had worked as a volunteer advisor for Melania Trump. She planned to write a tell-all book about Melania, titled,...

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New rover lands on Mars

New rover lands on Mars

Collin Bullock, Writer February 19, 2021

The Curiosity rover is a lot less lonely this week, as Perseverence, the new, $2.7 billion dollar rover, reached Mars on Thursday. After its July launch, Perseverence traveled over 300 million miles to...

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The Most Striking Fashion Moments at The 2021 Inauguration, and What They Say About American Fashion

The Most Striking Fashion Moments at The 2021 Inauguration, and What They Say About American Fashion

Samantha Deras, Editor February 5, 2021

The shocking turn of events last year has definitely taught us that the future can always change. However, following the intense election of 2020 and a frightening certification process of electoral votes,...

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