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Crosses on Bourbon Street set up as a memorial for the people that were killed
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A Tragic New Years in New Orleans

Sylvia VonSchlichten-Crook, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

On New Year's Day, the driver of a pickup truck drove at a high speed down Bourbon street, killing 14 people. The driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed by the police before any other attacks could occur....

The crash in Philadelphia shocked communities as it landed in the middle of a busy Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood.
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Multiple Plane Crashes Raise Fears

Theo Arnold, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

This January was plagued by horrific plane accidents seemingly happening almost every other day, and in the search for scapegoats, much of the blame was placed on DEI policies and also the large cuts that...

Congresses deemed TikTok as a threat to national security.
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TikTok Briefly Banned in U.S.

Aria Hammerstrom, Feature Editor March 11, 2025

On Jan. 18 at 10:30 pm EST the app TikTok was shut down in the United States. The U.S. shutdown was due to the concerns by the American government because of the believed threat to national security. The...

Trump Begins Second Term With Drastic Actions

Hazel Hughes and Matt Witten March 11, 2025

Since his Inauguration, President Trump has passed many executive orders and motions, many of which struck controversy with the public. This short collection displays the scope of recent actions taken...

Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Brings Temporary Hope

Stella Gegax, News Editor March 11, 2025

On Jan. 15, a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was reached. The deal, brokered by America, Qatar, and Egypt, involves three phases. Phase one, taking effect on Jan. 19 and ending...

Sweeping cuts made under Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency have incited protests. 
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Thousands Laid Off From Government Agencies

Emerson Green, Production Chief March 11, 2025

When President Trump took office, he signed an executive order to create the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with the goal of significantly decreasing government spending. For the head of the...

Thousands of LA citizens have been forced to rebuild their homes after the devastating fires.
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Extreme Environmental Conditions Affect Millions

Sawyer Brown and Noura Finley March 11, 2025

In January 2025, Los Angeles was significantly affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires, which devastated many citizens. At the time, Southern California was experiencing an extreme drought accompanied...

Tariffs Threaten Working Class

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

During Donald Trump’s first month as president, he has made multiple aggressive moves regarding tariffs. As of March 4, the tariffs have taken effect on steel, aluminum, and all imports from China, Mexico...

Changes in immigration policies spark protests. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/TNS)

Trump Takes Action on Immigration

Sophia Hou and Frank Yeboah March 10, 2025

Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, President Trump has modified and installed a number of new and existing policies regarding immigration, including those which prohibit agents from arresting people in...

New Year Brings Bird Flu Fear

Sophia Hou, Online Editor March 10, 2025

Over the past few years, bird flu has become an increasingly concerning topic in the Department of Health and Human Services. When H5N1 first appeared in China’s domestic waterfowl, the possibility of...

Trump gives an address in the Oval Office before the official swearing in of RFK Jr.
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Congress Confirms RFK Jr. Despite Controversy

Sara Segall, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long been a polarizing figure: hailed as an environmental champion yet publicly criticized for spreading dangerous misinformation. On Feb. 13, he was confirmed to lead the Department...

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