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The Continued Story of the “Black Dahlia” Case

The Continued Story of the “Black Dahlia” Case

Brianna Skaff, Editor February 8, 2019

In 1947, Elizabeth Short, nicknamed the Black Dahlia, was brutally found murdered in Los Angeles, but her killer was never found. 71 years later, people believe that the killer has been found, and TNT...

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Howard Schultz

Howard Schultz, Former CEO of Starbucks, Announces that He Wants to “Run as a Centrist Independent” in the 2020 presidential election

Jessica Polito February 1, 2019

On January 27th, 2019, another American announced that they’re running in the 2020 presidential election. This new candidate is Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks. Though he has no formal experience...

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Eddy, David, and Bobby when reunited.

Separated Triplets are Reunited

Brianna Skaff, Editor February 1, 2019

On July 12, 1961 at Hillside Hospital in New York, three boys were born to a teenage mother, who were then separated at 6 months to three different families. The catch, none of the boys knew anything about...

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 Les gilets jaunes march in protest

“Les gilets jaunes” in France continue to protest

Jessica Polito January 13, 2019

For the past couple months, many French citizens have been protesting in Paris. What began as a non-violent protest against rising fuel prices has turned into a tumultuous streak of violence as a way of...

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Queen Elizabeth is Dead!: The Hoax, Explained

Queen Elizabeth is Dead!: The Hoax, Explained

Mariana Rule January 11, 2019

On January 5th, a rumor went around that Queen Elizabeth was dead. The news originated on Reddit when a user created a theory that the Queen would die on January 5th. #RIPQueenElizabeth was trending on...

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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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