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Mt. Etna erupts: locals are forced to relocate

Mt. Etna erupts: locals are forced to relocate

Imogen Rogers, Junior Editor March 25, 2021

Mount Etna, located near the east coast of Sicily, has been experiencing an ongoing series of eruptions since February 16th, 2021. “Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano and is one of the world’s...

While discussing the cases, the Arizona Republican Party appealed to the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act

Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, conservative Supreme Court justices indicated that they were going to confirm two Arizona voting laws that would make it more difficult to vote. Republicans claim that these...

Dr. Biden is the first FLOTUS to have a paying job, in addition to working at the White House.

What will Jill Biden do as First Lady of the United States

Aidan Bohen, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

As Jill Biden makes her way into the Whitehouse as the First Lady, she advances her many new plans to help Americans.  Dr. Biden has a PhD in education and is very passionate about helping and teaching...

H.R.1: For the People Act of 2021 was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 3rd.

House passes new voting rights bill

Shuchi Parikh, Staff Writer March 19, 2021

On Wednesday, March 3rd, the House of Representatives voted to pass the For the People Act of 2021, or H.R.1, with a vote of 220-210 along party lines. H.R.1 is divided into three topics: voting, campaign...

Biden ordered sanctions on top-ranked military leaders in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar.

U.S. and other nations condemn Myanmar coup

Matthew Kim, Segments Editor February 26, 2021

After just nine years of civilian rule and democracy, Myanmar is once again under the grips of a military regime after a successful coup toppled Myanmar's civilian government on February 1st.  “I...

An extension could provide the Biden administration time to revise the policy.

Officials support delayed troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Arlina Yang, Junior Editor February 25, 2021

The Pentagon has raised questions about troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. The May 5th expectation is a result of the February 2020 U.S Taliban peace deal, but some officials support delaying this withdrawal.  The...

digital graphic shows the goal of president Biden's Plan for climate change. Zero Emissions by 2035.

A New Era of Environmental Change

Casey Chang and Yi (Steven) Yang February 25, 2021

Within Biden’s first few weeks in office, he has begun tackling the climate crisis. This marks the first step forward and the end of denialism. Although this is the first time that a president has acknowledged...

Navalny has successfully used the internet as a tool to amplify his cause. His video titled "Putin's palace. History of world's largest bribe" has 113 million views on YouTube.

Navalny’s imprisonment inspires protests across Russia

Auguste McDaniel, Staff Writer February 22, 2021

Alexei Navalny is a 44 year old vlogger, opposition leader, and politician who has been unveiling secrets about the Russian government since 2007. He was expelled from Russia’s democratic party, “Демократическая...

Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys, guides the rest of his group members through a protest.

Canada declares the Proud Boys a terrorist organization

Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer February 18, 2021

The Proud Boys, a far-right, neo-fascist extremist group was declared a terrorist organization by the Canadian government on February 3rd. Spreading throughout the US and Canada, this group is widely recognized...

Local high school students watch the protest unfold.

Thailand’s contemporary youth democracy movement: An inside look

Albertine Combs, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

Message from the photographer: As a Thai citizen who loves his country and its people, being able to take these pictures brought me great pride. In an age of visual media, photographs are by far the...

In his second impeachment trial, Trump will be represented by David Schoen and Bruce Castor.

New lawyers to defend Trump in second impeachment trial

Erika Yan, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Donald Trump was recently impeached again on the charge of inciting the insurrection at the Capitol in January. His second impeachment trial will occur today, February 9th. Two new trial lawyers, David...

The Capitol Hill riots displayed the polarization of America, which remains even after Trump has left office.

What are the ripple effects of Trump’s presidency?

Erika Yan, Staff Writer February 3, 2021

After Donald Trump lost the reelection a few weeks ago, rioters stormed Capitol Hill, displaying the growing divide between our political parties. This crowd was made up of pro-Trump supporters, falsely...

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