President Elect Trump Nominates Cabinet Members
Library of Congress // Unsplash President-elect Donald Trump has named several nominees to be included in his presidential cabinet as he starts his second term. All members of his cabinet […]
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Two Month Long Boeing Strike Comes to an End
On Nov. 4, Boeing machinists officially ended their seven week strike after voting to accept a new contract offer from the company. With the strike over, the company can immediately […]
Could Trump Get Rid of The Department of Education?
The Department of Education is a cabinet-level department of the US government and focuses on education around the country. The official website of the Department of Education says that its […]
Battleground: The Swing States and Their Importance to Presidential Elections
The 2024 Presidential Election was a prolific moment in history that resulted in a tight race between the Democratic and Republican parties, who have campaigned across the nation throughout the […]
New York Times Tech Guild on Strike
As of Nov. 4 2024, the New York Times Tech Guild is on strike. The Tech guild represents workers like software developers and data analysts at the NYT. Per the […]
The Secret Lives of Estranged Students
College is a strange time for many people. Most college students are legal adults, yet a full-time commitment to school leaves them with limited time for adult responsibilities. Family support […]
Powerball! Should We Be Incentivizing Voter Registration? The Political Lottery of Elon Musk
With a network of $270.3 billion, Elon Musk has reached incredible heights of wealth through his companies like Tesla, SpaceX and his current start-up company, xAI. Apart from his multiple […]
Ballot Boxes Set On Fire In Washington and Oregon
In a series of events leading up to Election Day, three ballot drop boxes in the Portland, Oregon area and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire, damaging hundreds of ballots. […]
Multi State E. Coli Outbreak at McDonalds
McDonalds has been facing national outrage due to the detection of E. Coli in its products. As this article was written, 90 people had been confirmed to be infected with […]
Possible Third Trump Assassination Attempt In Coachella Valley
On Oct 12th, 2024, an armed man was arrested in the vicinity of Donald Trump’s Coachella Valley rally in California. The man was in an unregistered vehicle with fake passports, […]
California Bans Legacy Admissions for Private Universities
On Sept. 30, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1780 which banned the advantage that legacy holders have in the admissions process for private nonprofit colleges. The idea behind AB […]
When You Wish Upon A Star, Watch It Burst From Afar: The Blaze Star
Recent astronomical activities show that our night sky will be hosting another rare event for astronomers and starwatchers to witness. Often, news outlets will announce eclipse dates or that an […]
Get Ready to Vote: Your Voice Matters
As General Election Day (Nov. 5) is coming up, it’s crucial for all of us–especially students nearing voting age–to understand the voting process, how to make our voices heard, and […]
“They’re Eating the Lies”: Investigating Political Misinformation in the Trump Campaign
Various allegations made by presidential candidates in the ongoing election have had great impacts on the media and lives of U.S. citizens. One of these is a statement that former […]
Deadly Hurricane Sweeps Eastern US
Following the widespread destruction of Hurricane Helene, the death toll has climbed to at least 213 people across six states. According to US Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, as many […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak in Boar’s Head Deli Meat Products
On July 26, 2024, Boar’s Head Provisions Co. issued a recall on all liverwurst and other meat products produced on the same line. Later, on July 30, the recall was […]
SESAC-YouTube Fallout: Song Library in Tatters
Have you recently tried to listen to one of your favorite artists and realized that you can’t find them on YouTube? If so, you’re not alone. Ever since Sept. 29, […]
Articles of Impeachment Brought Against Supreme Court Justices Following Period of Historic Unpopularity
On July 10, articles of impeachment were introduced against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. This follows a period of historic unpopularity for the Supreme Court, and may […]
Trump Selects Former Critic J.D. Vance as New VP
On July 15, former President Donald Trump took the stage of the Republican National Convention to announce Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential pick. This speech, coming on the […]
2024 NBA Draft Highlights: Father-Son Duo Enters the Game and “The French Invasion” Continues
From June 26 to 27, the NBA held its annual NBA Draft, where the top college basketball prospects are selected by all 30 teams. This year’s draft had several highlights […]