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Why Plastic Straws Are Just Now Being Banned

Why Plastic Straws Are Just Now Being Banned

Katelyn Macomber January 10, 2019

Recently, several videos relating to the effects of using plastic straws have surfaced, with media sources acknowledging the negative impacts of plastic. Videos such as plastic straws being stuck in turtles...

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Students of Sandy Hook Elementary evacuate on the anniversary of the horrible shooting.

Students Evacuate School On Sandy Hook’s 6th Anniversary

Jillian Thibodeau, Editor December 21, 2018

Sandy Hook Elementary School mourned the twenty-six students and teachers that were lost on December 14th, 2012. Six years ago from Friday, the mass shooting occurred at Sandy Hook in Newtown, Connecticut....

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A picture of Roger chilling just days before his passing.

RIP Roger Kangaroo

Mariella Novo December 15, 2018

The beloved Kangaroo, Roger, died due to natural causes at 12 years old this past week. While Roger was well known for being extremely buff and muscular, he was also a loving animal. Despite the fact that...

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A victim of the stampede at the Italian concert is carried away for severe injuries

6 Dead and Dozens Injured in Italian Stampede

Brianna Skaff, Editor December 13, 2018

On the morning of Saturday December 8th, a stampede broke out in an Italian nightclub, killing six and injuring dozens. Hundreds had been waiting to see the Italian rapper, Sfera Ebbasta, when someone...

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People honor former president George H.W. Bush

The Death of the Longest Living U.S. President: George H. W. Bush

Jessica Polito December 6, 2018

On November 30th, 2018, at 94 years old, George H. W. Bush passed away at his home in Houston surrounded by friends, family, and doctors. Just before his death, he talked to his children on the phone one...

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California residents forced out of their homes creating shelters elsewhere.

California Campfire Taking Over

Mariana Rule November 28, 2018

A wildfire took over Northern California beginning on Thursday, November 8th. There have been 85 casualties recorded thus far, the number still climbing. Thousands of homes have been destroyed and are...

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Senator Bernie Sanders is Introducing the Prescription Drug Price Relief Act

Senator Bernie Sanders is Introducing the Prescription Drug Price Relief Act

Clara Gomes November 28, 2018

On Tuesday, November 20th, 2018, two Congressmen, Bernie Sanders, Vermont, and Ro Khanna, California, introduced legislation to drastically lower prescription drug prices. All over the United States, people...

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New U.S Climate Report Warns of Economic and Environmental Catastrophe

New U.S Climate Report Warns of Economic and Environmental Catastrophe

Josh Hobbs, Editor November 27, 2018

On Friday, November 23rd, a new scientific report made by 13 federal agencies shared some troubling news going into Thanksgiving weekend. The new report has predicted that if "significant steps are not...

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To Vote or Not to Vote?

To Vote or Not to Vote?

Jessica Polito and Katelyn Macomber November 12, 2018

On Tuesday, November 6th, multiple SWHS students voted for the very first time. While the A.P. Government students were in charge of staffing the polls, some of their peers came to cast their votes for...

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 Caption: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns in New York in 2018

16 Women Added To Congress, After November Elections

Clara Gomes, Editor November 12, 2018

As a result of the midterm elections held Tuesday, November 6th, a record number of women across the country will be heading to Congress. Women have never held more than 84 seats, but as of this week with...

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