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The Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What’s Next?

By Sydney Joa, 12th Grade Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away this past Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. With 70 years on the throne, having celebrated her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year, she was the only British monarch most people have ever seen reign in their whole lives. Since assuming the crown in 1952, … Continue reading The Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What’s Next?

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Health, Local News

The dead have arrived

By Emma Bello, 10th Grade Have you ever been interested in getting to know the secrets that lie beneath the surface of our skin? What goes on under there anyway? Everyone knows the basic structure from biology class—cells, skeleton, tissue, muscles, etc.—but there’s only so much textbooks and online research can show you. It would be incredible if you were able to learn all of … Continue reading The dead have arrived

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Current Events, Op-ed

A Dive into the Great Replacement Theory

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old white male, has been sentenced to life in prison after opening fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday the 14th. In an attack that killed ten people and injured three more, most of the victims were African Americans, prompting authorities to call this a racially motivated hate crime. The shooting is currently shining … Continue reading A Dive into the Great Replacement Theory

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Breaking News, Health

North Korea Caught COVID

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade As one of the most isolated countries in the world, North Korea was relatively safe during the first wave of COVID in 2020, reporting zero cases. Now, the country is facing at least a million cases – an average of one case per 25 people. State media reported their first COVID-related death over the weekend. But North Korea is severely … Continue reading North Korea Caught COVID

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Academics, Op-ed

Summer books teachers should assign

By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade The summer is arriving, and we are tired of the usual book selection school requires us to read. I don’t know about you, but some classics are difficult to read due to the old English filling the pages. Even though I enjoy reading the Color Purple and the Great Gatsby, I want to see more modern literature in my assignments. … Continue reading Summer books teachers should assign

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Current Events, Health

Did Tennessee Ban Plan B?

By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade If the Supreme Court votes to overturn Roe v. Wade, as a leaked draft majority opinion indicates it might, access to abortion would vary across states due to differing policies. Advocates of abortion rights are expressing concerns that some states’ efforts will go further to curtail contraceptive use.  But has Tennessee already outright banned the emergency contraceptive known as Plan … Continue reading Did Tennessee Ban Plan B?

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Investigative

Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos, Spain

By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade Burgos is a place of many cultural treasures ranging from their tasteful blood sausage, breathtaking architecture, and perhaps one of the most relevant museums relating to the study of Darwinism. The Museum of Human Evolution is an institution of paleontology-the study of ancient life— and biological anthropology—the study of evolution—that holds various collections of fossils and lithic technology excavated near … Continue reading Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos, Spain

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Uncategorized

The Satanic Temple Lawsuits 

By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade The Satanic Temple, a self-proclaimed national atheist group in Massachusetts, freshly sued the state of Texas with the excuse that the abortion ban infringes their religious rights. The Satanic Temple–also known as TST–is a nontheistic religious group with additional congregations in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. TST members use satanic imagery to promote social equality, social justice, and the … Continue reading The Satanic Temple Lawsuits 

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Entertainment, Investigative

The #FreeKesha Movement

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade Kesha, formerly known as Ke$ha, is a famous American singer that rose to fame after her singles ‘TikTok’ and ‘Die Young’ topped the charts in the early 2010s. Born in Nashville, she moved to Los Angeles at 17 where she signed with Kemosabe Records (owned by Sony Music), and debuted as an artist in 2010 with her album ‘Animal’ with … Continue reading The #FreeKesha Movement

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Current Events, Op-ed

Social Media’s Relationship with the Ukrainian War

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade As the war in Ukraine unfolds, information on the conflict is spreading through social media apps such as Twitter and TikTok. The war has even been called “the world’s first TikTok war” as users spread the information in real-time. Images, videos, and satellite pictures are quickly shared worldwide as the conflict continues, allowing both sides of the conflict to spread … Continue reading Social Media’s Relationship with the Ukrainian War

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