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2024-2025:
Plane down in San Diego
By Maria C. and Rico M.
May 23, 2025
On May 22 at 3:45 a.m, a plane crashed leading to 10 homes being destroyed and close to 100 people being evacuated in a residential area in San Diego. Two people are reported dead.
9th grader Briana Plasencia stated that, “It traumatized me and I will never be going onto a plane again and if I do I will literally cry.”
10 grader Aiden Clark stated that “since it was night time I think it could have been a bird strike and the bird hit the plane engine.”
The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
Found in woods with 3 layers on
By Naeyani H.
May 23, 2025
Laura Hughes, a 50-year-old mother to two daughters, was found dead in Belleplain State Forest in Cape May County on Dec. 22, in a sleeping bag, wrapped in a carpet then shoved into a frigid Authorities stated, “There was 'clear evidence of an effort to hide remains,” according to 6 ABC News.
Hugh’s 45-year-old boyfriend, Christopher Blevin, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and with disturbing and desecrating human remains. Blevins was taken into custody on Jan. 13 in California, where he is now being held till further notice. During a search of his apartment, authorities allegedly found a gun and other evidence. Also, a license plate reader captured his truck carrying a "refrigerator-shaped object" on two different days in late July before he fled the United States, according to 6 ABC News.
Naval ship collides into Brooklyn Bridge
By Kirsten B. and Fareeha O.
May 23, 2025
A Mexican Naval ship named Cuauhtémoc collided into the Brooklyn Bridge after unexpectedly accelerating in the wrong direction shortly after leaving Lower Manhattan pier. The incident occured on May 17, which resulted in the death of two crew members. The ship was approximately 300 ft long and carried 277 people on board. Within five minutes of beginning the journey its speed increased rapidly, leading to the collision as the mast hit the bridge.
Mass escape of inmates
By Kaylee P.
May 23, 2025
Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old maintenance worker, was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday morning in New Orleans for helping inmates escape. He helped the 10 escape by shutting off the water to a toilet. The prisoners were able to get out after ripping the toilet off its hinges and going through the hole that was then created in the wall. According to ABC News, “The inmates are believed to have escaped from the jail around 1 a.m. on Friday, officials said.” He hasn't been charged with anything yet but he is facing 10 counts for all of the people who escaped.
Man arrested after shooting a cow
By Ptreshyl C.
May 23, 2025
Hung Trinh, a 54-year-old man from Florida, shot his neighbor’s two-year-old pregnant cow five times in its chest, gut and back leg. Trinh was reportedly angry because the cow kept jumping over his fence and getting into his property.
The cow was found on May 13 alive but having a hard time walking. After the shooting, police did a search warrant and found a .22 caliber gun on Trinh’s property, which they believed was used on the cow.
Trinh was arrested and charged with animal cruelty and grand theft of a commercial farm animal. According to ABC News, Sheriff Carmine Marceno stated, “There will be accountability for taking your frustrations out on innocent animals, in this case, multiple felonies and jail time.”
Employee is arrested after setting free 10 inmates
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
May 23, 2025
Maintenance worker Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old at the Orleans Parish Justice Centre, is being accused of setting free a total of 10 inmates, of whom three were serving time for second-degree murder. Williams admitted to agents that he was involved in helping plan the escape, according to ABC News.
Williams had allegedly shut down the water where the criminals then used an unidentified tool to cut the steel bars behind the cell room sink, leaving a gap just big enough to let them through and into freedom. So far, the police have captured five out of the ten criminals and are still on the lookout for the others.
Shooting in Delaware leaves 1 dead and 2 hurt
By Najae T.
May 23, 2025
On Thursday, May 8, around 7 p.m., three people were injured during a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware. News reports state the shooting was a few yards from the Thomas Edison Junior High School.
According to CBS NEWS, the 21-year-old man, A19-year-old woman, and 9-year-old girl were all caught in gunfire on the 800 block of East 22nd Street but only 2 survived. Reports state that the 21-year-old man died due to his injuries as he was placed in critical condition while the woman and child were placed in stable condition.
Local restaurant owner files false tax returns
By Carter M. and Vicktor M.
May 8, 2025
The former manager of DiPaolo's Italian Ristorante pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns worth up to $1.7 million.
Michael DiPaolo, Jr., evaded approximately $590,000 in taxes, according to Justice.gov. He filed these tax returns from 2018-2022 while he was serving as the manager at DiPaolo's.
He could be punished with a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or double the loss. Not only will he be charged with tax evasion, but he is also being charged with penalties of perjury, which could lead to a $15,000 fine and 3-5 years in a state prison.
His sentencing will take place on Sept. 3.
A plane crash in LA kills a dog and 2 people
By Justyce J.
May 8, 2025
On May 5, a pilot, one passenger and a canine were killed in a small plane crash, according to Los Angeles Times. The plane crashed in Simi Valley, LA. The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was on course to Camarillo Airport. The plane crashed into the dining room of Arman and Armineh Hovakemian. Arman ran into his house to get his wife and pomeranian because he was fearful the plane was coming towards his house.
According to The Guardian, 40 firefighters on the scene who began working on the salvage after the flames went out. Originally, one death was reported by officials. On Saturday, a pilot, a passenger and a canine were reported dead. Security cam footage had been released and viewed by the Times. It shows the plane circling the neighborhood for three minutes and even flying close to homes at points.
Arman and Armineh are safe but the identities of the pilot and passenger have not been released.
Poopgate Scandal
By Ryan R. and Scott S.
May 8, 2025
Is pooping on a car an appropriate response for road rage?
A woman in Delco, PA pooped on a fellow vehicle following a road rage incident.
She was later arrested and was seen laughing as she was in handcuffs being put into the car.
Word is getting around, and freshman John Sassi said, “It was very nasty, I don't know why she would do that because it's kind of disgusting, and I don't feel like going to jail.”
This was a very immature and disgusting thing that this woman did. Freshman Adrian Alleyne said, “I think that what she did was wrong on so many levels and just foul in general.”
What people are now calling the “Poopgate Scandal” was the talk of the week. The lady is now facing several charges after her arrest, according to AOL: indecent exposure, harassment, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and depositing waste on a highway.
Alberta growing closer to separating
By Luke B.
May 8, 2025
The talk to leave Canada has been roaming around in Alberta for awhile but due to the democratic win in Canada it may be pushing Alberta to leave now. Alberta has been talking about leaving Canada due to the democrats and their policy. It is believed that Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia will follow through next, according to Time Magazine. The governor of Alberta, Danielle Smith, is talking about when they leave Canada they will either join the U.S. or become their own country if more provinces join them.
The Prime minister of Canada Mark Carney has met with Danial Smith to try to fix any problems Alberta has had, some Albertans see this as a good thing while some think the Canadian government is saying this so they won’t separate, many think the Canadian government is lying.
According to Time Magazine, “Following Carney’s election, Albertans headed to their provincial legislature to protest the Liberals staying in power and to rally support for separation. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, some of the protesters were even seen carrying U.S. flags.”
Trump tariffs on foreign movies to try and save Hollywood
By Tyler P.
May 8, 2025
President Trump has made an announcement saying that there will be a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the country. He claims this is because the film industry is dying in the U.S. because all these foreign countries keep making offers to lure filmmakers to work for them. Trump has authorized relevant government agencies, which would be the Department of Commerce to immediately impose this 100% tariff.
Ukraine drone airstrike in Moscow, Russia
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
May 8, 2025
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Moscow late Sunday, May 4 and then again on Monday, May 5. The continued strikes were already demanding Russian authorities to cancel their Victory Day parade, the day where celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany began in 1945.
At least a total of 23 drones have been shot down on both nights. Sergy Sobyayin, the mayor of Moscow, has reported no casualties or injuries, but authorities have claimed that the falling debris from the drones has fallen on a major highway.
A second wave of drones attacked Moscow late Tuesday, May 6, where a total of 105 drones have been reported by Russia’s Ministry of Defence to have been intercepted across the country overnight. As a safety precaution, authorities had to suspend flights by four major airlines in Moscow.
As international leaders gather in Moscow, the message from Ukraine is clear. This war was far from over.
Great talent gone too soon
By Nate M.
May 8, 2025
On May 5, an up-and-coming artist by the name wifiskeleton passed away by a supposed suicide by overdose. Wifi was a rapper starting around August 2022 with his first song being “i’m not Alex G and your not Sarah” with both of them inspiring his type of music and him getting his major break through with “Nope your to late I'm already dead” released on March 10, 2023.
“When I heard of him passing all I could think of was his song, ‘nope your to late im already dead’ which is also my favorite song,” said sophomore Mekhi Dicks.
“I thought it was a joke when I saw online that he had passed, but I then found out it was true. He had just gained popularity, and it's just sad to see a young and up-and-coming artist take his own life like that. My favorite song from him was probably ‘Back to My Day Job,’” said freshman Wesley Baker.
Wifi will forever be missed. He will live on through his music and we can only imagine if somebody close to him heard his cry for help.
Farewell to fun: Six Flags set to shut down MD park
By Maria C. and Rico M.
May 8, 2025
Big Bambu at Hurricane Harbor in Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland will be closing November 2025.
The parks are not a strategic fit with the company’s long term growth plan, as reported by NBC5.
Freshman Jaida Burns stated that she “would be very upset if Six Flags were to close around the whole United States” because it's the only amusement park that really has big kid rides from the others.
Sophomore Aiden Clark stated, “Bad things happen at those places, for me it's a 10 because the closest Six Flags to us are closing.”
The current number of Six Flags parks will be 41 now that one will be getting taken away.
Out of control fights lead up to a shooting
By Najae T.
May 8, 2025
On Wednesday, May 7, around 2:40 p.m., an officer was shot near the Overbrook High School News reports state that there were several fights that were happening near the school. According to Action News, as the fights were going on, an armed adult got involved and shots started being fired and a bullet aimed towards the officer's stomach. The officer was then taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital and is now out of surgery recovering.
It took a man 10 years to confess
By Naeyani H.
May 8, 2025
In 2009, Matthew Muller committed two home invasions in California. During these, Muller held captive and threatened to rape two women, which he ended up pleading guilty to earlier this year.
On Friday, May 1 Muller received two new consecutive life sentences, which will be added to his already existing sentences related to the 2015 kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins.
Before his trial in 2024 a Netflix documentary called “American Nightmare” was written about the couple kidnapped in Palo Alto, saying their call to 911 for help was a lie.
A New Francis in Town
By Kirsten B. and Fareeha O.
May 8, 2025
Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21 the conclave that started on May 7 has now come to a decision on the new pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was elected as the 267th pope and will soon step on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the new leader of the catholics.
The tradition of using smoke to announce the election of a new pope is steeped in history and symbolic significance within the Roman Catholic Church. The practice dates back to the 1400s, when the ballots of cardinals are burned, and the resulting smoke signals the result of their considerations: black is for no decision and white is for a successful election.
This ritual serves a purpose of secrecy. The papal conclave takes place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, where cardinals vote in secret until a new pope is chosen. Besides the smoke, the papacy’s announcement is also accompanied by ringing bells and a formal declaration by a senior cardinal.
Dire wolves come back from the dead?
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
April 11, 2025
In a groundbreaking development, Colossal Biosciences announced on April 7 that they have successfully created three wolf pups that hold traits similar to the extinct dire wolf that went extinct 12,500 years ago.
While Colossal Biosciences praises this as a step toward de-extinction, some experts are skeptical. Critics argue that the three pups are not genetically close enough to the actual extinct wolf.
This development raises ethical and ecological debates about de-extinction and genetic modification. While science experts claim it as a success, others protest against it and the idea of bringing back animals that have died out might not be of use as functional members of an ecosystem.
Woman in custody over murders plot
By Najae T.
April 11, 2025
On Thursday, April 3, an investigation about Jaclyn Diiorio began. News reports state that the investigation has been going on for days as Diiorio was contacting a guy she met on Tinder about getting her ex-boyfriend and daughter killed. According to Action News, Diiorio has been taken into custody after getting caught meeting with the guy from tinder at North Black Pike in Gloucester. Diiorio is now being held at the Camden County Correctional Facility waiting for a hearing.
Wilmington man arrested in gas station break-in
By Tonique W.
April 11, 2025
On April 4, Delaware State Police arrested 59-year-old David Ramos for a burglary at a Shell gas station on New Castle Avenue in New Castle.
Police responded to a call and found signs of forced entry and damage inside the store. After investigation, investigators identified Ramos as the suspect.
He was arrested and charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, and criminal mischief. Ramos is being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a secured bond.
Increasing prices on iPhones triple the original
By Ariana C.
April 11, 2025
Donald Trump's tariffs could result in iPhone prices skyrocketing from $1,000 depending on the model, to $3,000. The jump is from 40-50% due to increased Apple global supply chain.
China and other major trading partners are raising their manufacturing prices and so that affects the price of phones. This decision by Trump may affect people who are on a tight budget because iPhones were already expensive but now it being tripled is making it harder.
The Jet Set Incident
By Jayden B.
April 11, 2025
On April 8 at 1 a.m., the roof of the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo collapsed. The reason for its collapse was unknown, but the tragedy it had caused was obvious. There were 113 confirmed deaths so far, as well as over 255 people hospitalized with injuries. There are still rescue teams active at the scene working through the debris to search for other possible victims.
Just trying to make it home
By Naeyani H.
April 11, 2025
On March 27, a mother and her three children were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at Old McDonald's Farm in Sackets Harbor, New York.
Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said that during the search, officials “encountered seven additional illegal aliens on the premises,” including the mother and her children. The mother and kids were taken to a detention facility in Texas.
Frisco teen stabbed at track meet after tent dispute
By Ptreshyl C.
April 11, 2025
On April 2, 2025, during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was stabbed and later died. It happened after he asked another student, Karmelo Anthony, to leave a tent that was set up for his school’s track team. Witnesses said Karmelo didn’t want to move and told Austin not to touch him. When Austin tried to get him to leave, Karmelo pulled a knife from his backpack and stabbed him in the heart. Austin’s twin brother was there and tried to help him, but Austin sadly died at the hospital. Karmelo was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He admitted to the stabbing and asked police if it could count as self-defense. Police said Karmelo and Austin didn’t even know each other before that day. People are raising money to support both families. Austin is being remembered as a kind student and athlete who had big dreams for the future.
Soccer coach charged with the murder of his team member
By Fareeha O.
April 11, 2025
13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family after he failed to return home after going to visit his 43-year-old soccer coach Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino. Hernandez was later found dead in Oxnard, west of Los Angeles. According to ABC News, he was found on the side of a road near Leo Carrillo State Beach. Garcia-Aquino, who had no criminal record before now, was arrested on April 2 and was charged with murder and assault.
President Trump holds “Liberation Day”
By Luke B.
April 11, 2025
On April 2, President Trump held what he called “Liberation Day” in the White House Rose Garden which was to show his new tariffs plan which the administration says will help “restore the American Dream and spark economic boon for U.S. Workers.” As Trump has said it will go down in American history as the U.S. declaration of Economic Independence.
President Trump is doing this as he sees the trade with nations with the U.S. unfair as nations have put tariffs on us before such with the European Union putting a 39% tariff on the U.S. , Japan having a 46% tariffs on U.S. and China who put a 67% tariff on the United States, and many more. According to FoxNews and The White House, so far Vietnam has offered to take away their 90% tariffs on U.S. goods and bring it down to 0% after President Trump put a 46% tariff on Southeast Asian countries. American companies are already coming back to the U.S. bringing more jobs back such as steel and car manufacturing, with TSMC, a $100 billion dollar investment U.S.-based semiconductor chip manufacturing and Apple with a $500 billion investment in the U.S. making 20,000 new U.S. jobs.
Newark cop shot to death by a 14-year-old
By Kyle P. and Kaylee P.
March 27, 2025
A 14-year-old boy was charged with murder on March 8. On Friday, March 7, in Newark NJ shots were exchanged between police and a group. Joseph Azcona, 26, a five-year veteran of the Newark Police Department was shot during the incident and pronounced dead at the hospital hours later, police said. Not much information was given about the 14-year-old boy's name or his appearance due to him being a minor. He was charged with possession of a deadly weapon and murder. The town of Newark held a ceremony for this officer.
“I think that's sad for the police officer and their family, and I think it is going to make it harder when a police officer encounters another young boy of whatever race or nationality of that age,” said Science teacher Mr. Coleman “They are going to remember that officer that got killed and they might treat someone differently.”
After this shooting happened, many people are saying he should be tried as an adult, and go to jail for 25 to life.
Israel strikes down Gaza hospital
By Justyce G.
March 27, 2025
The citizens of Gaza would see a fatal attack on Sunday night, March 23. An Israeli air strike would smite down the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza which would leave the building in flames and multiple casualties. This would also result in the death of senior Hamas leader Barhoum and an aide. Barhoum was being treated in Nasser for wounds of a former airstrike that had occurred a few days ago. Israel defense forces denied this statement and claimed he was there “in order to commit acts of terrorism,” according to BBC.
Nasser Medical Complex is the largest functioning hospital in Gaza which means they would be a target for attacks. They have previously been attacked with raids from Israel forces who have accused the facility of harboring Hamas operatives. According to CNN, Dr. Mark Perlmutter said that European and American teams were working at the hospital when the airstrike hit.
The ministry said that 50,021 people have been killed in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attacks. The IDF will continue its ground operations in northern Gaza.
Girl goes missing during spring break in the Dominican Republic
By Fareeha O.
March 27, 2025
20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki went missing after having last been seen in the early hours of March 6 entering the beach of the RIU hotel she was staying in. According to NBC News, Konanki and five friends from college arrived in the Dominican Republic on March 3 and were staying at the same hotel.
According to ABC News, police believe she had disappeared around 4:15 a.m. after she and her friends were captured on surveillance entering the beach area of the hotel but her friends returned to the hotel while she did not. Konanki is believed to have drowned and her missing persons case is being treated as an accident.
Will the US and Russia come to an agreement on ceasefire in the Black Sea?
By Tonique W.
March 27, 2025
The United States and Russia have initiated talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on a potential ceasefire in the Black Sea amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The discussions aim to reduce regional tensions and ensure the safe passage of ships, according to Reuters.com .
The Black Sea has been a critical area in the conflict, affecting global trade and security. While no formal agreement has been reached, both parties express cautious optimism about the prospects of a ceasefire serving as a foundation for broader diplomatic negotiations.
Alberta becoming the 51st of America?
By Luke B.
March 27, 2025
On March 6, Alberta sent a lawyer to Washington DC about Alberta becoming the 51st of America. Alberta is a Canadian territory and has been a piece of land from Canada since 1901 and they are one of the key parts to Canada that keeps them afloat, with resources like oil, natural gas reserves, with coal deposits and metallic and industrial minerals. According to Fox News the lawyer they sent to Washington D.C. to talk about state-hood name Jeffry Rath has said "People in Alberta are fed up with being governed by idiotic politicians back in Ontario, that do not understand our province and do not understand that culturally, we’re far more closely affiliated with our friends to the south in Montana, than we are with all of the people in Ottawa.”
Governor Justin Trudeau and other leaders of Canada have said “they will not allow Canada to become the 51st” but the people of Alberta have said they would like the right to choose to stay or leave. With this Alberta has been taxed by them raising tax by 21% on the Albertan people and in stores and other places. Jeffry Rath has sent a proposal to Trump stating, "Please support Alberta self-determination. Promise that to Alberta in the same way you promised it to Greenland. We’ll be an excellent partner to the United States and we’ll all prosper.” But there are other people in Alberta saying they would still like to leave Canada but become their own country.
Trump officials share Yemen war plans in a signal chat with journalist
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
March 27, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, this month, officials from the Trump administration shared classified military plans concerning Yemen with a journalist through the encrypted messaging app Signal. This security breach raised concerns over handling sensitive war strategies.
The information was reportedly sent to journalist and military analyst Peter Bergen, who later shared the leaked plans with others. The action took place amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the U.S. had significant military involvement. While Signal is considered a secure platform.
This revelation adds to a growing list of controversies involving the Trump administration's handling of military affairs and classified information. The incident serves as a cautionary reminder of the challenges in maintaining operational security in an age of digital communications.
Multiple dogs end up dead from a suspected poisoning
By Najae T.
March 27, 2025
On Sunday, March 23, three dogs were pronounced dead at the France's national canicross championships at about 6:30 a.m. News reports state that the dogs were in a race to win prizes. According to The New York Times, there were over 50 meatballs found in the park with black seeds which were causing the dogs to vomit. They also stated that after the dogs ate the meatball, they began to tremble and throw up. A veterinarian (Bérengère Poletti) that was on the scene stated “they were just suffocating with all the foam and everything.” All three dogs were then pronounced dead within 15 minutes.
Elon Musk trying to fire federal employees?
By Tyler P.
Feb. 27, 2025
Elon Musk wants federal employees to justify their jobs. He sent an email to all federal employees asking them to state five things they've done over the past week. Which if they are doing their jobs it shouldn’t be that hard to do, but most federal employees were told to ignore the email while some were told to comply as well. Then Elon Musk did it again as a “second chance” because most did not comply to the email.
The retirement of NBC News legend Lester Holt
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
Feb. 27, 2025
Lester Host announced on Monday that he would retire from NBC News this summer after almost a decade as an anchor and managing editor for NBC Nightly News. He has committed to continuing his full-time job as an anchor for Dateline to complete his 15-year legacy.
Holt, who joined NBC News in 2000, has been a fixture on the network for over two decades, building a reputation for his calm and authoritative delivery. His career in broadcasting includes
significant coverage of global and natural events such as elections, natural disasters and the Covid-19 pandemic. Holt had provided a steady hand to “NBC Nightly News” when he ascended to the job in 2015. He filled in for Brian Williams who was the anchor at that time. He filled in for Williams for several months and later was given the full-time job after deciding that Williams would transfer to MSNBC after a suspension.
According to polls from The Hollywood Reporter and Morning Consult, Holt became a trusted figure in the news industry, guiding the network's flagship evening broadcast through major news events. NBC News has yet to claim Holt’s successor, sparking curiosity about who will rise next.
Camden police officer stabbed outside of a grocery store
By Najae T.
Feb. 27, 2025
On Sunday, Feb. 24, a police officer was stabbed outside of Duran Grocery just before 6 p.m. at Broadway and Chestnut. News reports state that the officer was outside of the grocery store doing a business check before all of this happened. According to Fox29, Richard Dennis went up to the officer completely unprovoked and stabbed him in the neck. Another officer(Chief Rodriguez) stated, “He quickly went back to his training and applied pressure while hitting his emergency button on his radio.” He was shortly transported to the hospital and is now in and out of consciousness. Police say that Dennis was taken into custody but will not respond to investigators.
Delta jet crash lands upside down…but all 80 of them survived
By Justyce G.
Feb. 27, 2025
On Feb. 17, a Delta jet crash landed on a snowy Toronto runway, upside down. By a miracle, all 80 passengers survived with minor injuries. 18 of them were taken to the hospital with one being taken to Toronto’s Sick Kids hospital via airlift. Snow was blowing at a whopping 40 mph(65 kph) when the flight attempted to land at 2:15 p.m. Though, it’s unclear how the landing went so horribly wrong. A passenger by the name of Peter Carlson stated the landing was, “very forceful,” according to AP News.
This is the fourth major aircraft incident in North America within the past three weeks. The flight was scheduled to land at 2:10 p.m. The pilots were informed of a possible air flow “bump” on the landing approach. The plane rested at the intersection of Runways 23 and 15L which was not far from the start of the runway. CNN aviation analyst and former National Transportation Safety Board managing director Peter Geolzs said the Bombardier CRJ900 was designed to take a hit like this, which might explain why everyone survived.
Carlson said when he took off his seatbelt, he fell onto the ceiling. He smelled gas and saw aviation fuel descending down the windows. When he stepped outside, he said, “It felt like a tundra.” The plane tipped over due to a strong gust of wind which also caused a wing to tear off.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said that the Transportation Safety Board of Canada would work on the investigation and provide any further updates. The NTSB said they would send a team to assist in the investigation.
Is there hope for the pope?
By Fareeha O.
Feb. 27, 2025
Pope Francis, aged 88, is currently in critical condition in a Rome hospital due to complex lung infection, pneumonia and a mild kidney failure. His respiratory issues have necessitated high-flow supplemental oxygen, and while he has shown signs of recovery, doctors remain cautious about his prognosis given his age and medical history. According to the Vatican News, The pope has been in the hospital since Feb. 14. As the Vatican prepares for his potential passing, detailed rituals and procedures are established to ensure a smooth transition of leadership within the Catholic church.
Family murder and planned school shooter
By Kaylee P.
Feb. 27, 2025
Nicholas Prosper murdered his mother and two siblings and intended to carry out an attack at a primary school. In September in their home he committed this murder after buying a shotgun without a certificate. Prosper admitted he had “possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life and possession of a kitchen knife in a public place,” according to reports.
He had every intention to kill his family and carried deadly weapons around and after he murdered his siblings and his mother he planned to shoot up a primary school at that. Nicholas Prosper murdered his mother Juliana Falcon (48), brother Kyle Prosper (16) and 13- year-old sister Giselle Prosper.
Maybe he just didn't taste good
By Naeyani H.
Feb. 27, 2025
While the father-son duo was kayaking on the coast of Chile, 24-year-old Adrian Simancas was scooped up by a humpback whale while his father recorded him from afar.
Simancas said, “At first I thought it had already eaten and swallowed me,” and, “At first, when I thought I had died, it was, of course, a lot of terror, because I thought no, no, on there was nothing I could do,” according to NPR. Simancas's father Dell was filming the chaos but from a safe distance he says that he only started recording because he thought the waves looked exciting, Simancas then said, “When I turned around, I felt a slimy texture on my face, I could see colors like dark blue and white approaching me from behind, closing around me and pulling me under.”
All you can see on the father's video is the whale coming up over the water and taking him back under with him but after a few seconds, both the kayak and Simancas had returned to the surface. Simancas somehow grabbed the boat, swam it over to his father and then paddled them to safety.
Trial set over missing girl
By Tonique W.
Jan. 23, 2025
Na’Ziyah Harris was a teenager who went missing in January 2024 leading into her case where 42-year-old Jarvis Butts was the suspect. He is the boyfriend of her aunt, her cousin’s dad. It was discovered that Harris and Butts were in a relationship based on text messages between both parties.
According to clickondetroit.com, on Jan. 9, 2024, Harris got off the school bus and was never seen again.
Text messages prove that on the day of Harris disappearing she texted Butts, “Don’t forget be there before 3 I will let you know when I’m leaving the school if you not there I will wait”
Unfortunately it wasn’t Butt’s first rodeo as he had been charged for sexually abusing two other young girls he also sexually assaulted an 8-year-old family member and a girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter, who reportedly caught chlamydia from the assault.
All this happened while Harris was pregnant with Butt’s baby.
Donald Trump is inaugurated
By Liam H.
Jan. 23, 2025
Donald Trump returned to his power as the 47th President of the United states on inauguration day, Jan 20.
AP News reported, “Four years after being voted out of the White House, Trump has a second chance to launch what he called ‘a golden age’ for the country.”
Trump’s big plans for his presidency
By Tyler P.
Jan. 23, 2025
President Trump's inauguration was a very interesting day for America. Many people are happy with his plans but some people are upset and mad about it. He talked a lot about how many people were illegally crossing the border and how badly it is affecting our country. Trump said the solution to the crisis was to declare a national emergency on the Mexico border. This will involve sending more troops and funds to the region, and declaring the cartels as “foreign terrorist organisations.”
Trump is back in office. What does he plan to do this time?
By Justyce G.
Jan. 23, 2025
Donald Trump is now the president of the United States of America (again). With him back in office, what does he plan to do now? Here’s a list of six things Trump has promised to do on day 1 of his term.
Trump wants to begin a mass deportation program. With the invasion of nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants crossing over to America, many people have gotten tired of it and Trump understands that. He vowed to do so in his 2024 pitch: “On day one, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out.” So with that, the letter has been sent to Congress.
Anyone who is born in the U.S. is granted citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Trump begs to differ with that statement. Though changing this would spark many legal battles. When asked in an interview if this was still the plan, Trump responded with, “Absolutely.”
Trump said that he would quickly pardon the ones who “paraded on the White House” on Jan. 6 2021, also known as J6. When asked when he would do this, he said, “I’m looking first day.” When interviewed by Time, he said, “I’ll be looking at J6 early on, maybe the first nine minutes.” When asked what he would do to the ones who committed crimes during J6, he said, “We’re looking at it.”
“That is a war that’s dying to be settled. I will get it settled before I even become president,” said Trump during a September debate with Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. “I know [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy very well, and I know [Russian President Vladimir] Putin very well. I have a good relationship and they respect your president, OK, they respect me. They don’t respect Biden," he added.
Trump has promised numerous times to increase oil drilling in the U.S. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said he would use this opportunity to close off the border. He has claimed that increased oil production would reduce energy cost.
In a September rally, Trump stated: “A vote for President Trump means the future of the automobile will be made in America.” This means the auto industry will be “fueled by American energy…sourced by American suppliers and built by American laborers.”
Trump delays TikTok banning for 75 days
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
Jan. 23, 2025
Former president Donald Trump has reassured a 90-day extension to avoid the ban of TikTok after he takes office on Monday, Jan. 18. Trump did not declare a final decision which led up to the extension. Trump had previously signed executive papers in an attempt to ban TikTok. However, the courts blocked his efforts which led the Supreme Court to upheld a law that dismisses the app’s free speech claims.
TikTok has said that it will decide to shut down beginning on Sunday unless it receives greater information about legal fallout, according to NBC News. Trump decides to find alternative and better solutions to ban the app. The Biden administration officials signaled that they would not enforce the law but instead trace a broader review of the app’s security practices.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew is expected to attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony, along with other tech executives. Chew expresses gratitude to Trump for his efforts to keep the app operational in the U.S.
17-year-old shot and killed in the middle of a parking lot
By Najae T.
Jan. 23, 2025
On Jan. 18, an up-and-coming TikTok star, Siyah, was found shot and killed around 7:30 p.m. News reports state that it was Dylan's birthday (her boyfriend) and that was the reason they were there in the first place.
According to CBS News, they aren't sure if it was gang-affiliated or if it was one of the three people in the car, unsure if she was set up. They also stated that the only person that was shot was Siyah. While the others were detained, she was taken to the hospital with life threatening wounds. She was then pronounced dead a few hours later.
There are many assumptions going around about this case and there isn't much evidence. According to CBS News, Lit. Steve DeJong (a deputy at the Cerritos station) stated that “As far as the context and investigation, I can't elaborate…This investigation is going to go on for a while.”
They banned TikTok!...For a day
By Naeyani H.
Jan. 23, 2025
TikTok was banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19, even though it affected some people a few hours before the clock struck 12. The app glitched as though your phone didn't have an internet connection, and then you got a pop-up notification saying that the app was banned and that TikTok hopes President Trump will bring it back. Between 3 and 5 p.m. TikTok returned with yet another pop-up notification saying that Trump brought it back for a short period, even though the people who deleted the app can't get it back because it's still not in the app store.
Many PMHS students were upset when TikTok got banned.
Freshman Piper Rafine said, “ When I was bored and had nothing to do I would get on TikTok.”
Sophomore Joup Boulware said, “I was sad. It affected me a lot.”
Even though TikTok is now back, some people, including some PMHS students, deleted the app and can not get it back. If the app were still banned, where would people go?
Freshman Jaida Burns said, “I would be on RedNote or Instagram Reels.”
People seem relieved that TikTok is back. Although some deleted the app and can not get it back because it is no longer in the app store, most still have it and say it works like nothing happened.
Taking back the Panama Canal?
By Luke B.
Jan. 17, 2025
In December 2024 President-Elect Donald Trump told the world he wanted to take back the Panama Canal as he said the Chinese are using it. The Canal is very important as it is the gateway for ships from the Pacific ocean to travel to the Atlantic Ocean instead of traveling around South America. It was once owned by us as we also made it but former president Jimmy Carter sold it for $1 to Panama in 1999. It is believed that over 10,000 ships use the Canal 72% are traveling to America.
According to FoxNews, AP News and The New York Times, the Panama government says the Chineses government is not in control of the canal but refuses to answer any question. It is believed The Panama government allowed the Chinese to pass through where they travelled to Cuba where they set up a Chinese spy base to watch us. Some believe that the Panama government allowed the Russian navy to get through where they were around Cuba for a while. A report from Johnson's office wrote, “In 2018, Panama was the first country in Latin America to join the People’s Republic of China.”
The Panama government knows that we use it the most out of every country so they tax us a large amount of money for one ship to get through. If the U.S. gets the Canal back we won't need to pay so much to use it while having other countries pay us for them to use it, benefiting our country and security.
Daniel Penny walks free
By Luke B.
Dec. 12, 2024
May 1, 2023 is when a person named Jordan Neely went on a subway train and started to threaten people, saying a lot of things such as “I’m not afraid to go to jail” while he had a knife. A person named Daniel Penny, a retired Marine, stood up and put him in a choke hold. When the train came to a stop at the next station there were already police waiting and when they Grabbed Neely he was still alive but shortly died, Penny was sent to court for murder. The court talked about charges against him which were criminally negligent homicide but after proof showed that Neely had multiple Ppast criminal charges and drugs in his system, Penny walked free.
UnitedHealthcare is no longer united after the murder of Brian Thompson
By Justyce G.
Dec. 12, 2024
On Dec. 4, Wednesday morning, the CEO of UntiedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot, according to NBC. The man who killed him was just caught on Dec 11. The shooter's name is 26-year-old Luigi Mangione. Police indicate that the killing was preplanned as Thompson was shot outside of the New York Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. Thompson was on his way to speak at UnitedHealthcare’s group investor meeting. He appeared to be shot in the back once and in the right calf once. Thompson was dressed in a blue suit walking down a quiet street when he was shot. A witness ran to safety as Thomspon stumbled and then later fell to the ground. He was later pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West.
According to BBC, Mangione’s six-day manhunt ended with a McDonald's worker calling the police on him. On Monday morning at a McDonald’s located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, an employee spotted him as he walked in and called the police. As he was led to a court hearing on Tuesday, he shouted about an “insult to the American people and their lived experience.” Mangione now faces charges of second-degree murder along with weapon offenses.
Why did Luigi Mangione do it?
By Naeyani H.
Dec. 12, 2024
Luigi Mangione is being charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson. The shooting happened in New York on Dec. 4,. Mangione was found the following Monday in Pennsylvania with a fake ID, and a 3d printed gun and black silencer in his backpack. According to CNN, police officers think he got to Pennsylvania on a bus.
The most known now is that the gun in the shooting and the weapon found on the suspect were not the same, also the fingerprint and DNA of the suspect have so far not matched the suspect in questioning, so far police have a “burner phone”, a water bottle and an energy bar wrapper. The backpack also had Monopoly money and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket. The 26-year-old Mangione is being charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document, and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a firearm.
Jay-Z accused of assault along with Diddy
By Tonique W.
Dec. 12, 2024
On Sunday, Dec. 8, rapper/businessman Jay-Z was added to a sexual assault case filed by Jane Doe as a defendant in the civil lawsuit against Sean combs.
Other than Combs, Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) was the first ever celebrity to be added to the case filed by Jane Doe.
According to a statement sent to CNN, “Carter called the allegations ‘so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?’”
The woman.she was 13 years old when she was allegedly assaulted by Carter at the after party of a music video
According to the lawsuit, “Doe’s attorneys reached out to Carter to request a mediation but alleges Carter “responded to said letter by not only filing an utterly frivolous lawsuit, but by also orchestrating a conspiracy of harassment, bullying and intimidation against Plaintiff’s lawyers, their families, employees and former associates in an attempt to silence Plaintiff from naming Jay-Z.”
Hawaiian woman goes missing while crossing into Mexico
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
Dec. 5, 2024
30-year-old Hannah Kobayashi was reported missing on Nov. 13 after she crossed into Mexico in a desire to “disconnect”, stated police. No evidence has been found to prove that Kobayashi is the victim of human trafficking or foul play. Los Angeles police chief Jim McDonnell also added that he told the Los Angeles Police Commission about Kobayashi knowingly missing a connecting flight to New York City after having landed in Los Angeles on Nov. 8. So far, she has not been found after her disappearance.
The missed flight caused concern over family members after losing contact after landing in Los Angeles, eventually prompting them to report her missing. More fear stirred after viewing a camera footage of Kobayashi with an unknown man, said family members, according to AP News. Police reviewed U.S. Customs and Border Protection video showing Kobayashi crossing into Mexico at a land port in San Diego's San Ysidro neighborhood at 12:13 p.m. on Nov. 12 and has not been seen since then, according to NBC News.
Kai Cenat becomes the most subscribed Twitch streamer during subathon
By Liam H.
Nov. 14, 2024
Kai Cenat has officially broken the all time Twitch subscriber record during his Mafiathon 2 subathon, a live streaming event where streamers stay live for an extended period of time with the goal of continuing as long as new subscribers come in.
Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 subathon started on Nov 1 and subscriber count started rising. In less than two weeks he surpassed Ironmouse’s previous #1 record of 326,000 subscribers.
Cenat now has over 332,000 subscribers and he's still going!
President Biden marks Veterans Day
By Tonique W.
Nov. 14, 2024
President Biden stopped at a Veterans Day event for the unveiling of a flag display and bronze plaque in memory of his late son.
The president reiterated what he has said many times. The nation's one sacred duty is to prepare and care for those we send away to help the country and the family of the ones who got sent even if they end up not coming back.
According to WDEL.com, President Biden said, “We’ve never walked from (that duty) even though there’s been temptation to walk away.”
WDEL.com also reported that Biden thinks about his son “everyday, especially today.”
President Biden stated, “He was so…proud he joined the military. Our entire family felt that pride.”
In 2015, Beau Biden died from brain cancer.
Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for leaking valuable government information
By Justyce G.
Nov. 14, 2024
22-year-old Jack Teixeria was a former National Guardsman for Massachusetts Air who admitted to leaking important government information on Discord, according to CBS News. Teixeira is to be sentenced by Judge Indira Talwani on Tuesday in the Boston courtroom. He pleaded guilty in March to six counts of violating the Espionage Act. Teixeria was in the possession of dozens of government files over a yearlong distribution, some of them even being labeled “top secret.” He talked about very sensitive information making his case even worse, but the most mentioned topic was the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Teixeria was arrested at his family home in Massachusetts. Teixeria has asked for an 11-year sentence whilst prosecutors have asked the judge to sentence him to 16 years since this was one of the most consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history. This information began surfacing on the social media platform in February 2022 but it wasn’t clear who leaked it until next year. When the investigation unit began to suspect Teixeria, he began to instruct them to delete all the messages. “Try to delete all my messages in civil discussions,” he wrote to one user.
Some say he was doing it to inform his friends in case anyone gave them misinformation, others say he should be sentenced to prison for leaking important information that could fall into the wrong hands. Whatever happens is the judge's decision and nobody can tell them otherwise.
Who forgot to lock the cage?
By Naeyani H.
Nov. 14, 2024
43 monkeys escaped from a place in the South CL. Officials say they fled after a worker left the cage open. The monkeys are about the size of a cat and are all female, workers say they do not carry any diseases and that they're harmless. They say they caught 25 out of the 43.
The man who murdered 2 teenage girls
By Kaylee P.
Nov. 14, 2024
Richard Allen 52, was found guilty by a jury years after being arrested in 2022. After authorities' long search for a suspect, and charged with murder and kidnapping. In Feb. 2017 in Indiana, Prosecutors said he repeatedly confessed to his crimes, but his defense questioned the admissions and said they were made while Allen was mentally unwell. Prosecutors told the jury that Mr. Allen planned to rape the girls.
Allen is due to be sentenced on Dec. 20 and faces 130 years in prison. Jurors were also shown a recording of Allen appearing to confess to the killings in a call to his wife. The bodies of the girls, Liberty German, 14, and her friend Abigail Williams, 13, were found a day after they went missing during a hike in Delphi, Ind, on Feb. 13, 2017. One of the girls mentioned a “gun” and a man’s voice was heard ordering them to go “down the hill”. The girls were being followed by him. He was wearing a jacket and jeans.
Trump wins presidency
By Luke B.
Nov. 14, 2024
On Nov. 6, it was announced that Donald J. Trump won the presidential election as 75 million people voted for him. Millions of people cheered as they finally beat the Democrats and the Republicans won the house, the senate and governors of states.
Right after the election Russian President Putin said he wanted to talk peace with Ukraine with America after Trump is sworn in. According to sources, the stock market went up along with bitcoin. China congratulated the American people for electing Trump and the Taliban wants to be peaceful with America and to be tanking off the terrorist-watch list.
Trump elected 47th president
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
Nov. 14, 2024
Once again Donald Trump has achieved the role as president after the votes from the election of 2024. Harris gained the role as Democratic nominee after Joe Biden was kicked out of the race because of his disastrous debate performance. Harris was then later endorsed by Biden as his heir on the ticket, according to 19thnews. Needing 270 to win the electoral college, Trump was declared victorious with 312 electoral votes and 50.2% of votes. Harris had 226, 48.2% votes. Trump will be known as America’s 47th president.
A man leaks very private information about Israel's plan
By Najae T.
Nov. 14, 2024
On Nov. 12, Asif W. Rahman was arrested for leaking information about Israel's plan against Iran. According To CNN, Rahman had a secret security that allowed him to access sensitive information. The information in the documents were very detailed moves and different materials that may be used by Israel for the attack on Iran. According to court documents, he was charged last Thursday and was later arrested on Tuesday in Cambodia.
How Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Polls Look Three Weeks Before Election
By Liam H.
Oct. 18, 2024
With three weeks left until Election Day, Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in the 2024 polls, according to NY Times.
The race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump remains neck-and-neck in the final few weeks of the campaign, with polling aggregators showing Trump cutting into Harris' overall lead.
According to NBC News, Harris’ clearest path to victory in November would be to win the three blue wall battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump's quickest path to 270 Electoral votes would be to win the Sun Belt swing states of North Carolina and Georgia.
Kamala Harris calls Trump unstable and unhinged
By Tyler P.
Oct. 18, 2024
Kamala Harris had a campaign on Oct. 14 in Pennsylvania , In this campaign she showed video clips in which Donald Trump called his opponents the enemy within. Kamala Harris proceeded to call Trump “unstable” and “unhinged." She claims, “He is someone who will stop at nothing to claim power for himself.”
The election is Nov. 5. This year has been a crazy one with many saying how debates don’t even seem like debates anymore and two assassination attempts on Trump.
North and South Korea at it again
By Tonique W.
Oct. 18, 2024
North Korea blew up parts of two major roads connected to the southern part of the peninsula on Oct. 15.
According to CNN the Seoul’s joint chiefs of staff, “It happened around 12 p.m. Korea local time.”
The destruction of the road didn't make a difference because both North and South Korea still remain divided by one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders. Videos were shared from the South Korean defense ministry showing several explosions.
North Korea and South Korea have been separated since the Korean war ended in 1953 with an armistice agreement. The two sides are still technically at war but both governments had long sought the goal of one day reunifying.
In January North Korea president Kim Jong Un said, “North Korea would no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea,” KCNA reported at the time.
Three teens rob Seattle subway and may be connected to 78 other crimes
By Najae T.
Oct. 18, 2024
On Oct. 11, three teens robbed a subway worker at gunpoint. The security video shows that the teens were continuously terrorizing the employees in the span of three days. According to Rodrigues, after the first attack, the employee got a call asking what time the store closes and had a feeling that it was the same people that attacked the first time. Later that day, they came and took everything from the register. Rodrigues says they were left cashless and shaken.
Trump's Pennsylvania town hall transforms into surprise concert following medical emergency
By Yselancia D.
Oct. 18, 2024
During a recent town hall event in Pennsylvania, a medical incident caused a significant shift in the atmosphere. As security and medical personnel responded to the situation, local musicians and attendees began to break into song, creating an impromptu concert that captivated the crowd. Former President Donald Trump, who was addressing his supporters at the time, paused his remarks as music filled the venue. What started as a serious political gathering transformed into a lively celebration of community spirit and resilience. This unexpected concert served as a powerful reminder of how music can unite people during challenging times, leaving attendees with a memorable experience amid the chaos.
Deadly homecoming horror in Tennessee
By Justyce G.
Oct. 18, 2024
Marquez Davis and DeAnthony Brown were arrested over the weekend of Oct. 12-13 for being the suspects of a shooting. According to ABC, Davis and Brown were charged with accounts of murder after a shooting near a Tennessee State University football Homecoming celebration.
Davis was caught carrying an assault-style rifle with an extended magazine when he was arrested, along with a handgun recovered at the scene. He received a 10-year probation to a community corrections program. Davis also appears to have a history of crime. In April, he was convicted of robbery, felony gun possession and felony drug possession charges. Not much is shed on Brown's history.
The shooting was conceived at 5 p.m. Central time, several blocks from the Homecoming event. It left a 24-year old man dead along with nine others injured. Out of the injured, three of which were juveniles ranging from 12-14. Five of the victims were taken to the hospital via ambulance.
TikTok personality 'Mr. Prada' accused of bludgeoning therapist to death
By Fareeha O.
Oct. 18, 2024
Terryon Thomas, a TikTok creator known as “Mr. Prada” with 4 million followers, was charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice after the death of therapist William Nicholas Abraham. Thomas was arrested in Dallas and accused of involvement in Abraham’s death, which was ruled as blunt-force trauma.
The case has sparked speculation online regarding their relationship and Thomas’s past behavior on social media. Thomas has a history of posting disturbing content online and was seen driving the victim’s vehicle before fleeing from police. The investigation reveals a violent attack, with unclear motives, while the victim had previous legal issues. Friends and family of Abraham are demanding answers regarding his tragic death. According to NBC News, blood and weapons were found in Thomas’ house and he is now in custody and awaiting extradition to Louisiana. The legal process is unfolding with Thomas currently held without bond, reflecting the serious nature of the charges against him.
Waterbury man arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting little girl
By Kaylee P.
Oct. 18, 2024
45-year-old Michael Dewitt was taken into custody for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a little girl age 13 at 7 p.m. Wednesday , Oct.9 , at Fulton Park. This girl was smart enough to escape and get help. According to the New Haven Police Department they said they learned that Dewitt was also wanted in connection with the investigation into the sexual assault of a minor and a warrant had been recently issued.
Iran fires drones
By Luke B.
Oct. 18, 2024
Oct. 15 is one of the times missiles and drones fired from Iraq, Hezbollah and Lebanon from Iran backed militias to attack Israel. These are the same groups who attack American soldiers in Iraq and Yemen, according to the U.S. Intelligence. It is believed Iran is using these groups to attack its enemies so the Iran government wouldn't get in trouble and to keep its terror regime in power.
Three teens rob Seattle subway and may be connected to 78 other crimes
By Najae T.
Oct. 18, 2024
On Oct. 11, three teens robbed a subway worker at gunpoint. The security video shows that the teens were continuously terrorizing the employees in the span of three days. According to Rodrigues, after the first attack, the employee got a call asking what time the store closes and had a feeling that it was the same people that attacked the first time. Later that day, they came and took everything from the register. Rodrigues says they were left cashless and shaken.
Northern lights seen southwards during peak of sun’s solar cycle
By Dani S.
Oct. 18, 2024
On the night of Oct. 10, the northern lights, otherwise known as aurora borealis, were sighted much further south than they typically are. They were seen in the U.S. and U.K., parts of Germany, and even as far south as Mexico.
NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, put out a severe geomagnetic storm alert on Wednesday, Oct. 9 after an outburst was detected earlier in the week. Solar storms such as this are likely to increase the chances of auroras, which could interfere with power and radio signals. According to AP News, no immediate reports were made of such disruptions.
Charged particles from the sun, known more commonly as solar wind, are released from the star towards Earth. Occasionally, a phenomenon called coronal mass ejections may happen, which is when the sun lets out huge bursts of energy. These ejections create solar storms, as stated by NOAA. Earth’s magnetic field protects against these storms for the most part, but particles may make their way through the magnetic field and into the atmosphere, causing the northern lights.
Over an 11-year cycle, solar activity increases and decreases, astronomers say. Currently, the sun appears to be in solar maximum, which is near the peak of its cycle. Shawn Dahl, a space weather forecaster at the NOAA, said that we will remain in this phase of the cycle until early 2026.
Inter-Korean road and rail lines blown up by North Korea
By Edgar O. and Ethan R.
Oct. 18, 2024
On Oct. 15 there was a massive explosion in North Korea on the inter-Korean road in which Pyongyang stated that it would cut off the inter-Korean road and railways of its push for a “two-state” system, according to NBC News. This event later led to tension occurring after Seoul was accused of sending drones into Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
Boy kidnapped from a California park over 70 years ago has been found alive
By Liam H.
Sept. 26, 2024
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was kidnapped while playing at a park in Oakland, California. Now, more than 70 years later he has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos, and newspaper clippings.
According to NY Post, on Feb. 21, 1951, Albino was playing with his older brother when a woman with a bandana approached him, speaking to him in Spanish and promising she would buy him candy if he came with her. The woman kidnapped Albino flying him to the east coast, where a couple raised him as if he were their own son.
According to The Guardian, Albino was missing for more than 70 years, but was always in the hearts of his family. In 2020 Albino's niece, Alequin, took an online DNA test finding out she’s related to him and she began searching for him but she got no answers or response. In early 2024, Alequin and her daughters began their search again. Albino was located on the east coast and took a DNA test.
On June 24, with the assistance of the FBI, Luis came to Oakland and reunited with his family.
Shooting in Birmingham leaves 4 dead and 17 injured
By Tonique W.
Sept. 26, 2024
On Saturday Sept. 21, a shooting occurred in Birmingham that left four dead and 17 injured.
According to CNN, Birmingham officers responded to a report of a shooting in five point south after 11 p.m. finding three unresponsive people who later died. According to police, “17 other people were injured.”
Officer Truman Fitzgerald said at Monday's news conference, “12 of the injured victims have been released and five remain in the hospital.”
With no suspects in custody, the Birmingham Police Department is partnering with the FBL and other agencies to investigate. Authorities have received more than 50 tips on the case.
It was reported by CNN that authorities in Birmingham, Alabama are offering a combined reward of up to $100,000 for information to help identify people involved in the shooting.
Climber proclaimed dead after fall from Devils Tower
By Dani S.
Sept. 26, 2024
Devils Tower law enforcement received word that a 21-year-old climber, Stewart Phillip Porter, fell while descending down the second portion of the route. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Porter’s death was only one of seven in more than a century of climbing at Devils Tower, the National Park Service reported. Rick Strasser, National Park Service Interpretation and Education Ranger, said in an interview with Casper Star Tribune that it was not an equipment malfunction, but was unable to provide further details.
After Porter’s fall, his companion was left stranded by himself on the wall of the tower. They were eventually rescued by the Devil Tower Lodge Climbing Guides and Buck Wild Climbing Guides.
As a result of Porter’s passing, the park service issued a number of warnings for future climbers, including safety precautions and reminders to be aware of their surroundings.
Israel explodes their way through Hezbollah
By Justyce G.
Sept. 26, 2024
Israel issued hundreds of airstrikes on the Lebanon strike campaign in Southern Lebanon on Sept. 23. They struck 1,300 targets, according to the Israel Defense Forces as cited by NBC.
On Sept. 23, Israel launched an airstrike killing at least 492 and wounding more than 1,600 people. Among those killed were 35 children and 58 women. The airstrike was targeted toward a strike campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah. The result of this signaled the start of a border military campaign.
Israel and Hezbollah are no strangers to rockets since they’ve been firing at each other since Oct. 7, 2023. That day marked the highest death toll of 2024 so far. Hospitals in the South went on to suspend all nonessential injuries to focus on the wounded from the airstrike. Israel also launched a target strike in Beirut, where six people were wounded. Hezbollah then returned the fire with at least 250 projectiles, across the border, into Israel. Thousands of Israelis fled to shelter from Hezbollah’s missiles.
Patients in Haifa are being transferred to an underground facility and the IDF has issued a closing of schools and beaches in the area. Israeli communities are ready for anything else Hezbollah might throw at them.
Girl found by a drone in the woods
By Naeyani H. and Kaylee P.
Sept. 26, 2024
On Sept. 14, a 10 year old girl, Peyton Saintignan, was found in the woods after being missing for an hour. She went missing at 10 p.m. and was found at 11 p.m. She was sleepwalking into the woods near her Shreveport in Louisiana, according to an ABC news officer 100 people held a search for Saintignan for an hour. Josh Klober traveled from Arkansas to Louisiana as an operator of the drone that found Saintignan.
Earth will receive a visit of a “mini-moon” coming into its orbit
By Ethan R.
Sept. 26, 2024
An asteroid will be appearing in Earth’s gravitational force starting Sunday, Sept. 29. The “mini-moon” does not pose a threat to Earth and is not expected to last for long before it swings back into space on a path around the sun after two months, according to NBC News.
Israel’s strike launched across Lebanon causes things to get out of hand
By Najae T.
Sept. 26, 2024
On Sept. 23, Israel sent a great barrage of airstrikes across Lebanon. Hezbollah and Israel has been in conflict for decades since Hezbollah is part of an alliance with many of Israel's rivalries . Israel despises them and will continue to attack Hezbollah. Hezbollah demanded a new chapter. According to CNN , World leaders are behind the scenes trying to convince Israel to de-escalate another launch into Lebanon . Nobody knows when this war will end.
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Powerful deadly storms
By Katie B.
May 24, 2024
On Monday and Tuesday millions of people left without homes as they experienced terrible storms. Thousands of homes were destroyed and left without power. Tornadoes that reach at least 100 mph. At least 13 tornadoes reported from Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma. In just Kansas alone 30,000 homes are without power. Reports say damage is so bad it could take weeks to clean up.
A cock fight in Kentucky
By Anthony C. and Eli C.
May 24, 2024
But, what is a cock fight you may be asking. A cock fight is when chickens fight with knives attached to their legs. Then the members who are watching this fight take bets on which chicken is going to win. This process repeats itself until there are no more fights left.
Recently this occurred in Bethelridge, Kentucky, a cock fight happened on May 4 within Leo Harris and Christopher Harris's property. This event held 14 others who were betting on the chickens. The police stormed the building at a later point.
“Kentucky State Police says someone called to report the incident Sunday afternoon in the Bethelridge community. Troopers found a caged area with seating, several injured chickens, and a concessions area on a property. Leo Harris and Christopher Harris were arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to animals,” police stated, according to WKYT News.
This leads the public to one question: why? Gambling is legal in Kentucky so why would these men gamble illegally? The answer is unknown to the public with none of the men stating why they participated, ending the story on a cliffhanger until the police release further information.
Iran’s president has died
By George G.
May 24, 2024
The Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash and seven others were also killed. It is said that Raisi was the second-most powerful person in the Islamic Republic, With Mohammad Mokhber taking his place as the new President. Everyone agrees to continue running the country without any distractions and interruptions.
The crowning of a King and Queen of the Ring
By Rei J.
May 24, 2024
WWE King & Queen of the Ring, (formerly called King of the Ring) is a big step for superstars. In past years there were legends such as Booker T (or for some, KING BOOKER) and many others who have won King of the Ring. The Queen of the Ring was a title added in recent years for female superstars. Winning King/Queen of the Ring gives superstars a monumental status besides the championship titles.
This year King & Queen of the Ring takes place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 25. Many fans are excited to see the triple-threat match between Sami Zayn, Big Bronson Reed and Chad Gable. Fans have been speculating that Alpha Academy member, Otis, will turn on his teacher Chad Gable, it has been a rough time for Otis so this leads to fans hoping for that to happen. Some fans are also hoping that Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri, also from Alpha Academy, will finally stick up for themselves.
Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul have a match at King & Queen of the Ring. Fans have been speculating that Paul is going to cheat during his match “like he always does” and bring brass knuckles. Rhoads will defend the WWE Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship against Paul.
King & Queen of the Ring will be the second PLE after Wrestlemania, making this the road to Summerslam.
2 Teens Shot at Carnival in Wilmington
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
May 24, 2024
On May 11, two teenagers, 16 and 17 years old, were shot in a parking lot at a carnival in Wilmington. According to KYW, the 16-year-old boy was killed while the 17-year-old was severely injured. He has now been released from the hospital.
There’s currently a $5,000 reward to anyone who will come forward with any kind of information about the shooting.
Sophomore Yareni Michaca said, “I think someone will eventually come forward with information because people want money, and when it comes to money people will do anything.”
Junior Angela Perez said, “I think the shooter will be found because it was a shooting and people saw it.”
There are no new updates currently.
Disgruntled employee shot five people and left two dead
By Amber T.
May 24, 2024
In Chester, Pennsylvania an employee of the store Linen shot five people and killed two others on the block of West 4th Street. Law enforcement have not found out if the shooter is a male or female. They also do not know why they shot up the store.
Investigators claim that it might have been a mental health issue. According to CBS News, police have no idea where to find the person. Around nine a.m. on May 23, the employee decided to walk near the store and shoot those that were around. Police state that once they get more information that will give an update.
Sophomore Maria Colon said, “I don’t know why people choose violence 24/7, it’s sickening.”
Hopefully law enforcement will find out the reason as to why they attacked multiple people, killed and seriously injured them outside of the store.
This gives another reason why people should stay more safe and make sure you’re in the right area and the right time.
Iran president dies in helicopter crash
By Michael A.
May 24, 2024
Iran's President's helicopter crashed on Sunday, May 19.The president and several senior officials died while on board. The cause of the accident is still unknown, and an investigation is underway. Many believe that the helicopter has crashed due to bad and foggy weather which is said to have caused the pilots to have terrible visibility in which they crashed right into the side of a mountain. Other people believe that it could have been rotor issues as another factor on why it crashed.
It's a big deal because the president is a really important person and it's not every day that something like this happens. Iran is still recovering as another person has become president taking the previous one's spot. Iran is blaming the US for this crash as the helicopter that the president was flying in was a US-issued helicopter and they felt this happened on purpose and wasn’t because of weather or the pilots having bad visibility. So the US right now is fighting these allegations and they are trying to currently let the people know that the crash happened due to bad weather or rotor issues. The US is doing everything in their investigation to prove these factors to be true so they don’t become a target in any way.
As of now though nobody actually knows what caused it as there are only speculations on what happened none have been proven as fact.
Northern lights shine bright
By Matt D.
May 24, 2024
On May 15, thousands were greeted with beautiful night skies over the top of the northern atmosphere, with northern auroras brighter than those seen in 155 years! The northern lights are a phenomenon known as a geomagnetic storm, which is what happens when the sun spits out a bunch of plasma and other materials that eventually get caught in the earth’s magnetic field and pulled into both the north and south poles, creating what we know as the northern lights.
The many different colors are associated with the various materials that get spit from the sun. It just so happens that this one, over the United Kingdom, was some of the strongest in years. Some of the storms recently caused the northern lights to appear as far south as Florida on the 11th! Solar storms are unpredictable when they will happen next due to the chaotic nature of the sun's surface.
Deadly tornado in Iowa leaves multiple fatalities
By Jariel C.
May 24, 2024
On Tuesday, May 21, a deadly tornado hit Iowa in the early afternoon hitting about 2,000 people. Five people were dead and at least 35 injured.
The damage was so devastating that Iowa’s governor checked on the damage on Wednesday and, according to Nowcast, said, “My prayers with all the communities and families impacted by today’s severe weather and especially those who have lost their lives in the Greenfield area.”
The people are now trying to come together and trying to fix the houses and the residents of Iowa now have a mandatory curfew from 10 p.m to 7 a.m. for several days to come. The only people who will be allowed into the city of Greenfield are people who have Greenfield addresses on their IDs.
Robots now have human like touch sensitivity
By Isabella D.
May 24, 2024
Scientists in the University of Texas at Austin have recently developed ‘e-skin’, a product that was designed for robots to be capable of performing more difficult and complex tasks. According to Science Daily, some tasks include checking a person’s pulse, help with medical assistance, aid elderly people, and have pressure sensitivity so they don’t break anything that they hold.
Jump Scare at the Fair
By Laura T.
May 2, 2024
On Wednesday, April 30, the annual Pennsville Midget Football fair opened. This is a place where people would come together and enjoy their time as friends and family. Well that was until cruel actions affected the people of Pennsville.
On Friday, April 26 a gun was pulled in Riverview Beach Park where the fair was taking place.
Freshman Izzabella Sanders said, “It was like a huge stampede of people running after the gun.”
Luckily the trigger was never pulled due to the police force handling the situation very well, but that does not stop the impact of the situation. The fair was closed down for the rest of the night.
Students have been wondering what could have caused this to happen.
Freshman Elias Clark said, “It’s the people you surround yourself around, that’s why.”
People influence people, and Pennsville is potentially becoming influenced in a bad way. Our police force may have handled this well, but who is to ensure it won’t happen again? We won’t know until next year when the fair rolls around again. Until then we have to wait and see.
New Super Wawa Coming to Pennsville
By Marley W.
May 2, 2024
The Pennsville Planning and Zoning board recently approved the construction of a new Super Wawa. This Wawa will be located at the front left of the Cranberry Plaza.
Some people are excited for this new addition to our town. Sophomore Logan Cowperthwait said, “I think it is going to be good because a lot of people go to Wawa and eat there.”
Other people are unhappy with the approval. There is a smaller Wawa less than 1000 feet from the Plaza. People are worried that this Wawa will be shut down because of the new one. After asking what will happen to the small Wawa, Junior Cohen Petrutz said, “I like the small Wawa because it's close to my house so I don't want another Super Wawa.”
There is also talk about the new Super Wawa bringing less business to other gas stations in the area. Teacher Darnell Coleman said, “I’m actually kind of torn. I'm happy that it can bring in more potential jobs. But I'm thinking about the gas station that is right across the street from our school and the smaller gas station down by Walmart. It's going to knock out competition for those two smaller gas stations. So I feel sorry for them.”
There is no set date for when construction or completion will take place but Pennsville residents are split on whether they like or dislike the new acceptance of this new store.
First infrastructure on moon for expanded missions in near future!
By Matt D.
May 2, 2024
Astronauts have not been to the moon in decades and for the longest time we have not done much there at all, but signs point that this is about to change with this new mission. Nokia, a well-known cell phone company, is working on its mission to begin putting up cell towers around the moon for communications, according to Nokia.com. This is not a potential idea and is actively being worked on. This highlights NASA’s, as well as other private companies’ interest in heading back to the moon.
It's many private company's interest to industrialize the moon to get all of our factories away from polluting the earth, but it raises the question of whether it’s ethical or will it really matter if we use the same inefficient giant rockets with thousands of gallons of fuel to do the same pollution?
Ukraine strikes a missile on Russia
By Katie B.
May 2, 2024
On April 29,Ukraine striked a missile at Russia. The missile was striked on the famous Educational Institute, also known as the Harry Potter castle. According to reporters in Reuters, eight were seriously injured, including a four-year-old child. Five people have been killed.
At this time according to VOA Russia fired back killing three people. Ukraine is counting on the U.S to help push back. The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s called for allies to quickly send military aid to Ukraine.
Ex-president Donald Trump violates gag order
By George G.
May 2, 2024
Ex-President Donald Trump is accused of supposedly taking part in an illegal conspiracy of the U.S president election in 2016. There have been witnesses of him potentially taking part in all of this. This is the continuation of the last hush money trial. Another, Stormy Daniels, is the main epicenter of this case, who is going against Trump in this case.
Ram changes up their truck lineup
By Robert K.
May 2, 2024
Ram has changed their trims for their pickups before when going from old to new management, but they had the same basic principles behind the trim. Heavy duty trucks have bigger numbers like 2500 and 3500. Now Ram has changed their trims again to a bunch of nicknames with different style trucks which are very different from the other. The RHO looks similar to what would be considered a base model, the Rebel X would be their everyday drive fully loaded package, Heavy Rebel looks like their old 2500 and 3500 or d250 and d350 options, warlock and power wagon seem like new and improved concepts. The power wagon has history being the sporty small Ram pickup, but the new take on the powerwagon seems to have strayed away from its origins. These changes are planned to take over 2024 and moving forward.
Pro Palestine riots
By Michael A.
May 2, 2024
NBC News explained that these protest started late yesterday April 28, many universities and schools in the Los angeles area is in lockdown as these protesters are getting out of hand committing many crimes which is why there is also a heavy presence of police around these protest it is said that police have arrested well over 300 people due to threats, vandalism, and destruction of government owned property. These protesters are said to be students of the schools and universities one of the main factors that the students are protesting is for the universities and schools to cut ties with israel academics and anything involving israel as they feel is the main enemy in the war and the cause for thousands of deaths. Because of the students that are getting involved with these protests, many are skipping classes and getting kicked out of school just so they can be heard and for their protest to work and come true.
According to CNN, the main target of these protesters were Jewish people who they would constantly harass and harm. There is no motive said to why Jewish people are being targeted but the police are on high alert watching these protesters while jewish people are in the area.The students are going as far as to camp and stay outside just to so they can occupy areas and live how the people in Gaza are living with no food,shelter, or water this also shows that they are going as far as to harm themselves just to prove a point by the end of the protest there was said to have been well over 65,000 protesters many who were calm and just trying to get there word while many others did it for violence and to harass people who didn’t want to be involved.
Football Fair Frenzy
By Lyla G. and Phoebe O.
May 2, 2024
The week of April 24 to April 27, Pennsville had its annual Midget Football Fair at Riverview Beach Park. Throughout the fair, there were many problems. Fights occurred and someone even brought a gun.
On Thursday night, the first fight happened and many people were involved. The next day, the fair came to a close early due to the amount of fights that day and someone involved flashed their weapon. The rides shut down and the fair ended early. Many people weren’t happy about this because they came to enjoy the fair.
Freshman Nathan Dowens agreed. “I feel like it was a bunch of baloney, I mean like a bunch of fights happened, something else was going to happen, but it got stopped. I’m just very thankful for that because then we wouldn’t have it anymore, and a lot of people would be pretty bummed.”
“I look forward to the fair because I get to hang out with my friends, go on rides, and overall enjoy the day outside,” said Freshman Damian Carvallo.
“Maybe doing ID checks when they come in, to see what town they are from and why they are coming to PV could help the fighting problem,” Freshman Lihanna Motley suggested.
Overall, most of Pennsville is disappointed with how the fair ended up. Hopefully next year will be better.
The lone zebra on the loose in North America
By Aiden S.
May 2, 2024
On Sunday, April 28, Kristine Keltgen was driving her zebras to her petting zoo in Montana. After two hours of driving she realized there was a problem with a floor mat in her trailer. She attempted to fix this, but her four zebras saw this as their chance to escape. So there were four zebras on I-90.
Luckily multiple people helped catch the loose zebras. Two of them happened to be David Danton a retired bullfighter and his wife Julie Danton who trains horses. With the help from the crowd of people they were able to catch three of the zebras, leaving the only male of the pack named Z to run off alone, according to the Seattle Times.
The reactions to the zebras blocking the road tended to be positive. Some joked about helping catch the zebras going on their resume. Others joked about how their town had become a zoo. In general most people were confused why their daily route was blocked by zebras, according to NBC News.
Z has still not been found at the time of writing this article. The last confirmed sighting of Z was on Monday, according to Union Leader.
If you were to see the loose zebra don’t approach it and report the sighting to the police. Also record the zebra and send the video to the local animal control so they can track its location.
Sword wielding maniac swings through London
By Anthony C. and Eli C.
May 2, 2024
On April 30, in Hainault, London a 36-year-old man went on a rampage killing Daniel Anjorin, a 13-year-old boy on his way to school, and wounding several others. The attack is not considered targeted or a terrorist attack. The victims who were caught up in this attack are currently unnamed by the police, according to The Associated Press.
“One child was killed and several other people were hospitalized after a man with a sword went on a stabbing spree in northeast London early Tuesday morning,” authorities stated, according to the New York Times.
This forces the public to wonder why the attack was committed and who would perform this attack. However, the police have held all information above the public's head until further notice leaving many questions unanswered and unresolved until further notice.
One killed in Price Corners shooting
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
May 2, 2024
On April 28, a 32-year-old man was killed in his home on Wilson Street in the Avalon Neighborhood near Prices Corner. He was shot in his upper body and was treated on scene.
Sophomore Emma Hankin said, “I think they’ll find him eventually.”
Sophomore Annie Williams said, “I don’t think the shooter will kill someone else. If it’s in their house it’s probably targeted, but it really depends on if someone else is involved or not.”
Detectives have been collecting evidence since the incident occurred, but the shooter has not been found yet.
Deadly shooting in North Carolina
By Amber T.
May 2, 2024
A shooting at a home in Shannon Park, North Carolina left eight dead. A shootout starting from the felonist Terry Clark Hughes Jr. was warranted with an illegal gun.
Officers approached the home while Hughes decided to shoot towards the cops. Cops fired back and with that eight of them were shot and left Hughes dead.
Chief Jennings says it was one of the biggest shootouts in a hot minute.
Senior Dylan Ecret stated, “It’s very scary, hearing about a shooting like, it's just very terrifying. I’d say that Terry had some type of remorse. It seems about 50/50, there was something that made him feel that type of way to kill, but I think if he was here now he would have some kind of remorse.”
Hopefully people realize that shootouts aren’t good and there's no coming back after shooting law enforcement and or anyone in general. It may even make people not want to come out of their house.
Hopefully everyone stays safe and continues the investigation to understand all the details and if he had any mental issues giving him the reason to rage out the way he did.
The Fourth Suspect Finally Caught in Virginia
By Amber T.
March 28, 2024
On March 19, Asir Boone, 17, was caught fleeing after the shooting on March 6 in front of the Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On March 6, Asir Boone, Jamaal Tucker, 18, Ahnile Buggs, 18, and 19-year-old Jermahd Carter were taken in for investigation.
Tucker turned himself in right after the shooting and Buggs was caught by the U.S marshals. The third suspect Jermahd Carter was caught inside of a house in the Parkwood section in North East, Philadelphia, according to
Boone was the last to be caught but it took more time because he fled to Virginia. Interviewers around say there is no one police can’t catch.
They harmed about eight people and two are still in critical condition in the nearest hospital. With all of them being caught, they are all getting charged in connection with the shooting.
The FBI is demanding information from YouTube
By Anthony C. and Eli C.
March 28, 2024
The FBI has recently conducted a sting operation on a user named “'elonmuskwhm”, where the FBI requested all viewer data from certain YouTube videos from Jan. 1 to Jan. 8, 2023. This leads us to the question of whether the average citizens' data is being collected and used against them illegally.
According to Forbes, “The FBI requested personal information from a user who played a YouTube video posted by an account with the username 'elonmuskwhm,' which was created as part of a sting operation by the FBI.”
“YouTube's parent company Google was ordered by federal investigators to quietly hand over all such viewer data for the period of Jan. 1 to Jan. 8, 2023,” as stated by Mashable.
The answer is vague as current courts are worried about the validity of this information as it may not be usable due to it possibly breaking the Civil Rights Act.
“Privacy experts, however, are worried about the kind of precedent the court's order creates, citing concerns over the protections of the first and fourth amendments,” according to Mashable.
This leaves citizens of the United States in a legal gray area as the courts have not left a verdict on this issue leading to the question if a user's search history can be used in a court of law and if so should it be used against them?
16-year-old boy shot in Wilmington`on Saturday
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
March 28, 2024
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the early morning of Saturday, March 23.
He was found in the area of Columbia and Maryland Avenues in Wilmington, DE. The boy was in stable condition when he was found. The shooter has not been caught.
English teacher Mrs. Graff said, “I think it’ll take a few months for him to recover.”
Junior Maddox Efelis said, “Hopefully the shooter will be found.”
No more updates have been posted as of March 27.
After an alleged lighting strike, Carnival Freedom’s tail catches fire
By Aiden S.
March 28, 2024
Carnival Freedom, a 952-foot long ship is one of many ships in the Carnival cruise line. It can hold 2980 guests along with 1150 crew members which equates to a massive 4,130 people maximum aboard. It boasts many fun activities such as bars, spas, comedy, and multiple unique food joints, according to Carnival Cruise line.
This Saturday, March 23, Carnival Freedom’s port side exhaust funnel caught fire around 3:15 p.m. In order to put out the fire the captain sailed the ship into a storming area. Within two hours the blaze had been quelled. There has been no confirmed cause for this fire. Allegedly there was loud thunder and lighting before the fire started. Which has led to lightning theories, but these can not be confirmed at the time. Luckily for everyone there were no life threatening injuries due to the blaze, according to CNN.
Two years prior to this event the same ship’s smoke funnel caught fire. It was May 2022 when this ship first caught fire. Luckily no one was life threateningly hurt during that event either, according to CBS News.
Alien life could be closer than you think
By Matt D.
March 28, 2024
Jupiter features many, many moons. It's possible that we haven't even found them all. However, four moons in particular keep scientists' attention the most. These are some of the biggest moons in our entire solar system, of them are Ganymede, Europa, Io, and Callisto. These moons are known for their unique properties. One of the most notable happens to be Europa.
From outside Europa it seems like a relatively normal moon. Upon closer inspection, its icy surface is riddled with many mysterious lines of varying color, it also has almost no craters despite being extremely old. This is usually a sign of an actively changing surface- which it is! About 100 kilometers under the Europan surface is a worldwide ocean containing more than double the water on earth!
Not only is the surface of the moon floating, but also spinning around the inner core of said moon. What interests scientists the most is the volcanic activity under the surface of the ocean. If you don't know, life originated on earth from hydrothermal vents, or pretty much underwater geological activity. Furthermore, life is protected from not just the sun’s radiation but Jupiters massive radiation cloud as well! All of this was gathered through NASA’s Europa Clipper and ESA’s JUICE mission.
New Triassic period fossil revealed
By Aiden S.
March 1, 2024
Dinocephalosaurus orientalis was first discovered in 2003. It was discovered, because a well-preserved skull was found and scientists were able to get a good picture of it. Dinocephalosaurus orientalis was nearly 20 feet long and had a massive neck. Some have suggested the neck was used to trick prey into thinking this creature was smaller and less dangerous than what it was. Though in truth no one knows what the neck was used for, according to Scientific American.
Thanks to the new fossil found we are better able to understand what this creature looked like. The fossil even has preserved fish in it, showing that the creature was a very good hunter and was able to survive. The fossil was curled into a figure 8-like shape, according to USA Today.
California will be checking your water for drugs
By Anthony C.
March 1, 2024
Recently, a new bill was proposed on Feb. 16 in California that would allow drug testing in sewage plants. This would allow the California State Department to see what drugs are being used and sold in different neighborhoods and where to focus their efforts.
According to the Los Angeles Times, “AB 3073, would require biweekly testing of the state’s largest wastewater facilities for drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and xylazine, an increasingly deadly drug also called Tranql.”
Also, this idea has worked in other countries, allowing them to recognize drug epidemics earlier and save lives before anyone is at risk of overdosing. But what will be the cost of this operation if the bill does pass?
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, California assembly member Matt Haney said, “Other countries have proven that testing wastewater for illicit drugs allows public health departments to identify trends in drug use in neighborhoods and proactively target public health interventions in communities before overdose deaths occur.”
The cost of the operation would be $100,000 every other week which would add up to $2.6 million a year. This leaves California citizens with many questions of whether taxes will rise to help pay for this bill which many can not afford to pay during this time or will the California government take funding from a different source?
U.S. couple’s catamaran hijacked in the Caribbean
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
March 1, 2024
Last week, a couple from the U.S. were on their boat in the Caribbean sea when it got hijacked.
The boat was found with signs of violence on board, including blood, according to AP News. The couple was not found on board and they are presumed dead. The suspects are three criminals that escaped a nearby prison. The prisoners were presumed dead until this hijack occurred.
Junior Angela Perez said, “I mean, if these prisoners have a history of violence and all that stuff then I’m assuming he probably did, but I the authorities should know because they’re fugitives.”
Sophomore Jovanni Rios said, “I think they’ll be found depending on how long they look for the couple.”
Updates are still being posted, but as of March 1, the couple and the prisoners have not been found.
Macy’s closing 150 of their stores
By George G.
March 1, 2024
Macy’s is making a downgrade to the size of the stores, but adding a more fancy and luxury-esque design to their stores. They will be closing 150 of their stores .150 this year and 100 over the next few years, according to CNN. They said they’re focusing on turning Macy’s from a middle-class store into a store for more wealthier shoppers using their more successful brands like Bloomingdale and Bluemercury.
Terrifying Lakewood Church Shooting!
By Amber T.
March 1, 2024
On Sunday, Feb. 11, Genesee Moreno, 36, and her son Samuel Moreno, 7, pulled up to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The mother threatened anyone who came close to her and her child that she would set off a bomb, according to the footage on USA Today.
At the time off-duty officers were in the building when gunfire went off. They then ran to the scene where the son of Moreno layed, with a gunshot wound to his head. As the mother kept waving her weapon the cops exchanged gunfire and instantly killed Moreno. Moreno injured a 57-year old man and that is in the hospital getting the care he needs.
CBS News talked to the Grandparents of Samuel and explained that he is off the ventilator and is now breathing on his own. Officers and detectives looked more into the situation and found out that she had multiple incidents with weapons in 2009 and 2011. Word goes around that she also had a mental illness and refused to get any help for it.
Artemis 3: Going Back To The Moon
By Caleb J.
March 1, 2024
In recent events, NASA launched off a rocket to orbit the moon. The mission, Artemis 1, with no men/women onboard, was in space for 25 days, from Nov. 16 to Dec. 11. This created speculation that we were going to land on the moon sometime in the future, but it was not announced.
Then, on April 3, 2023, NASA announced and confirmed the mission and crew for Artemis 2. The crew will feature Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Reid Wisman is the commander, Victor Glover will be piloting for the Artemis 2 mission, Christina Koch will be the first woman to ever be picked for a moon mission. The mission will be targeted around November 2024 and September 2025.
Also, NASA announced that there will be another mission, Artemis 3, which will be a crewed moon landing for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission is set to launch in September 2026, but could be delayed due to mechanical problems in the engine. At first, it was set to launch at some point in 2025, but it was delayed due to failures in circuitry that drives valves.
But, you might be wondering, why are we going back to the moon? Well, we are going back for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation of explorers: the Artemis Generation.
After Artemis 3, we are set to do Artemis 4, in 2027, and Artemis 5, 2029, and many more missions to come.
“I think that this should be televised, but I don’t think so. I remember when I was in 6th grade and the first teacher was to go up to space. My whole school was watching it live on TV and it exploded right when it took off. It was shocking and something I will never forget,” said English teacher, Mrs. Dobson.
The wait for the moon landings is building up with excitement, but will they get delayed again or will they launch on time?
Iran engaging in war again?
By Michael A.
Feb. 1, 2024
This attack happened during late October in 2023 where a US military base was targeted in a drone attack ending the lives of three US troops. These attacks are said to have been backed by Iranian militia fighters in the Hamas war in the Middle East.
According to the US Military, President Biden is still trying to understand why these attacks happened and also trying to figure out the exact group of militia fighters that initiated the attack so further action can be taken in eliminating the threat and or stopping this from ever happening again. On top of the three troops that got killed, over 30 more troops were injured from the drone attack. Jordan’s president and or agency describe this as a terrorist attack and not an attack from its own military forces. These attacks have not been the first time the US installations have been attacked, their installations have been hit more than 60 times including installations in Syria that have also been hit more than 90 times and all these attacks are as a result of the war in Gaza but this attack is the first one that US troops have been targeted.
Israel said that these attacks are to push the US out of the region and away from a war that they are not involved in.And in response to these attacks the US has been striking targets in Iraq, Syria and Yemen in response to these attacks that have been happening to US installations.
First newborn great white caught on camera
By Matt D.
Feb. 1, 2024
Great white sharks are highly considered to be the kings of the ocean; some like (or fear) them for their power and capabilities, some love them for their big goofy smile. The only images you have ever seen of great white sharks were all adults. Scientists are unable to find where great white sharks are born, but we might have a lead!
Off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, someone was shooting drone shots of the sharks during the day when at the end of the video, a smaller, much lighter great white was sighted. It appeared to have fins still developing which caught the attention of scientists. Scientists do believe that the shark is very likely a pup, but say it is possible the shark could have skin disorders or something wrong with its initial development.
President Joe Biden says that the US shall respond after a drone had strike three US troops
By April S.
Feb. 1, 2024
On Sunday, Jan 28, President Biden made an announcement saying that the US shall respond after three American troops were killed and a dozen more injured, according to APN News. The drone attack happened overnight in northeast Jordan near the Syrian Border. Biden said in a written statement that the United States “will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner (of) our choosing, or troops, and our interests.”
A U.S. Central Command said that at least 34 troops were injured by the one-way attack drone, with eight flown out of Jordan for follow-up care. The large drone struck a logistics support base in Jordan, known as Tower 22. On Oct. 7, Gaza started a war, Iranian-backed militias struck the American military in Iraq more than 60 times, and Syria got stuck more than 90 times. They got attacked by a mix of drones, rockets, mortars, and ballistic missiles. This attack made people have lots of injuries such as brain injuries. After this attack the U.S is not tracking any other attacks on its forces in the region, according to officials.
Is this a circus or a highway?
By Aiden S.
Feb. 1, 2024
On Saturday morning, around 2 a.m. a tractor trailer hauling circus animals bound for a show caught fire in Northbound Interstate 69 lanes. Lucky for the animals a state trooper and Grant County sheriff’s deputy were able to respond and lead the animals to safety. The animals along with the sheriff’s deputy and state trooper chilled on the side of the road. Sadly for drivers that day all the Northbound lanes of Interstate 69 were closed until the animals were picked up by a second truck. It wasn’t until 6:30 a.m. when that happened, according to AP News.
Lucky for everyone not a single animal or person was seriously hurt during this event. The 57-year-old truck driver came out of this event unharmed.The animals had no reported injuries either, though they may have been confused during the event. The trooper and sheriff’s deputy were ok, but had to be treated for smoke inhalation, according to NBC News.
According to the Circus director Steve Trump, the fire had started when the truck was going down the Interstate, but once the driver pulled over to inspect it. The fire started rapidly spreading. The fire was so bad that a second truck had to be sent to pick up the animals.
US announces visa restrictions for hundreds of Guatemalans
By Sheyla C.
Feb. 1, 2024
The US shocked the Guatemalans with the decision of placing restrictions on Guatemalan visas.
According to CNN, hundreds of Guatemalans have gone out to the streets and protested the action being made. Included in the crowd was Guatemala's new president Bernardo Arévalo, who took the presidency in January of 2024.
Spanish teacher Mr. Carter stated, “ I lived in Guatemala for some years, and these events never happened.”
Junior Cassandrea Fortenberry said, “The reason for the US messing with many countries is so childish in my opinion, I really hope people with visas are still able to enter the country.”
Homeless drug addict allegedly caves in an Indian man’s skull
By Anthony C.
Feb. 1, 2024
Vivek Saini was a 25-year-old man who was a part-time clerk in Lithonia, Georgia. Saini had allowed Julian Faulkner, a local homeless man and drug addict, to live in the store giving him shelter, food, and water until Saini felt unsafe and demanded Faulkner to leave the store on Jan. 16.
The Indian Express states that “Saini was struck on January 16 while going home as he, concerned for safety, requested Faulkner to depart or face police intervention.”
Faulkner in response to the demand decided to allegedly attack Saini with a hammer and bash his skull in. This act killed Saini but allegedly Faulkner did not stop and kept attacking Saini's corpse until Saini’s head was little more than mush.
“Julian Faulkner mercilessly struck Vivek Saini nearly 50 times on the head with a hammer,” police stated according to The Indian Express.
Faulkner has been put in police custody while the investigation continues. But how much longer can the police keep an investigation going until Faulkner's charges are revealed and he is put on trial?
Texas governor protects his state’s rights
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
Feb. 1, 2024
Currently, the Texas militia is at the border between Texas and Mexico. Many immigrants are being let in by President Biden, even though Texas’s governor, Greg Abbott, does not want to let them in. The Biden Administration and the federal government are violating Texas’s rights by cutting down their barbed wire fences that separates the border.
Junior Angela Perez said, “I think the Texas militia will probably do something crazy because people down in Texas are crazy. I just hope that the people that are crossing the border and the ones that are trying to find a safe place get here safe and none of them are injured.”
Sophomore Yareni Michaca said, “I mean I think they should put the border up because they deserve it.”
Updates about the Texas border are being posted daily.
Hersey sued for selling regular pumpkin Reese’s
By Jariel C.
Jan. 5, 2024
A woman named Cynthia Kelly in Florida is suing Reese’s for false advertising on a Reese's pumpkin candy that showed on the wrapper,which had eyes and little teeth, but instead she found out something really surprising. To her horror she found out that the print on the wrapper wasn’t the same as the candy that she bought so she decided to sue The Hershey Company, according to CNN.
The lawsuit that was filed against Reese’s was very serious because she is going against the multi billionaire company Lawyers have to decide if the ads would quote “trick a reasonable customer.'' The case is still ongoing.
First confirmed polar bear death due to bird flu in history
By Aiden S.
Jan. 5, 2024
A polar bear became the first of its species to die from bird flu. It died all the way back in October, but only recently tests have confirmed the death was due to bird flu. The poor bear died in Alaska.
There are many types of bird flu, for example in this story we are talking about H5N1 bird flu. This version of bird flu appeared in wild birds in the United States and Canada in 2021. By the end of 2021 this version spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East through wild bird migration. And by 2023, this version of bird flu even spread to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, according to the CDC.
The polar bear was the first of its kind to die, but other species of bears have died. For example one brown bear and 1 black bear have died so far due to this disease, according to Alaska’s News Source.
Why does it matter that a polar bear died? Polars bears are listed as threatened by IUCN meaning they face a high chance of going extinct in the wild.Why are polar bears threatened? Polars bears are threatened, because their natural habitats are shrinking due to global warming. They naturally live in cold and icy areas, but since the globe is warming those are shrinking.
US companies have accrued $117 billion of debt
By Anthony C.
Jan. 5, 2024
US companies are falling behind in debt as interest rates have been rising. This has led to many companies falling behind in loans which could cause small banks to shut down.
“Moody's Analytics estimates 224 of the 605 loans that will expire soon will be tough to repay or refinance because their owners have too much debt or the buildings aren't making them enough money,” according to the DailyMail
“Interest rates were jacked up to the current 5.5 percent to keep a lid on soaring inflation over the past two years,” according to the DailyMail.
This leaves many banks in a difficult position as many loans may not be paid on time cutting into the bank's revenue and if these loans remain unpaid it could cause smaller banks to shut down. While smaller companies may succumb to debt and file for bankruptcy leading to a monopoly in the market and putting the economy in a difficult position.
Queen Margrethe abdicates her throne
By George G.
Jan. 5, 2024
Queen Margrethe of Denmark stepped away from the throne and abdicated herself from the royalness title of queen. After 52 years with the title, she is no longer.
The creator of “Gravity Falls”, Alex Hirsch, welcomes fans with a new book catered towards young adults
By Rei J.
Jan. 5, 2024
With the Mystery Shack being closed, “Gravity Falls” is still bizarre. Author Alex Hirsch recently revealed that a new book would allow readers to linger a bit longer in the “Gravity Falls” realm. The newest companion book to the program, titled “The Book of Bill”, will give a newer view to fan favorite, Bill Cipher (voiced by Hirsch in the cartoon). Pre-orders for the book are being accepted now, and it is scheduled for release on July 23, 2024.
Presented from Bill's point of view, “The Book of Bill” serves as a kind of genesis narrative. Even after losing in the end, Bill continues to forward the evil agenda. He will solve the puzzle of his early origins, dispel the fear he has caused throughout history, divulge the secret to gaining global dominance, and even divulge some of the most humiliating secrets of the Pine family during the course of the book. The book is filled with visuals in addition to Bill's detailed account, including "baffling riddles, uncrackable ciphers, lost Journal 3 pages, ways to cheat death, the meaning of life, and a whole chapter on Silly Straws," according to Hirsch. In typical Bill Cipher form, it is also "deeply, deeply cursed."
Possible winter snowstorm at the beach
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
Jan. 5, 2024
On Sunday, Jan. 7 in Mantoloking, NJ, there is a chance of a snowstorm at Brick Beach III. The temperature is expected to drop down to the 20s.
The weather will be dropping into the 20s and high 30s.
Weather teacher Mr. Coleman said, “I hope we get snow, but we probably won’t get snow until February.”
Junior Angela Perez said, “It usually doesn’t snow that much, so maybe five, six inches? I don’t know if that’s a lot.”
There are no more updates on this coastal storm coming.
Donald Trump defending racist?
By Michael A.
Jan. 5, 2024
In early December, former president Donald Trump went on to make a speech explaining how president Joe Biden and his people are violating the rights of others and that Biden's campaign is not giving people the right of speech and allowing them to say what they please. Because of this Trump is defending an influencer even after accusations of election inference and of also the racist past of the influencer.
The influencer has continued to post on Twitter that Biden’s campaign has been pushing to put this guy in jail and this hasn’t happened yet because Trump has been having this guy’s back by expressing that he should have right to the First Amendment which means that he should be able to say whatever he wants.So now there will be a court trial thats coming up soon that will determine if the guy gets jailed or not for election interference.
Looking forward to a total eclipse this year!
By Matt D.
Jan. 5, 2024
With the start of a new year, we enter the year of a new solar eclipse in the US! While our last solar eclipse in 2017 wasn't very significant, we will have approximately 80-90% sun coverage at around 3:24 p.m. For a short few minutes, the entire sky will go dark in the middle of the day, and (with proper eye protection) the moon will have a “diamond ring effect” that will cause the eclipse to look really cool.
The most interesting thing about solar eclipses is how they are tracked. Scientists use a lot of math to predict how the moon moves throughout the sky, and have dates of every solar eclipse for many years to come!
The Double Decker Taco is back at Taco Bell
By Aiden S.
Dec. 14, 2023
You have probably seen it on the web, but if you haven’t the Double Decker Taco is back. The Double Decker Taco has been back since the 5th, but it’s limited time so get it quick.
For the full story we must go back to 1995. The Double Decker Taco from Taco Bell was invented in 1995. It consists of a soft taco outside with beans and cheese, then a hard taco in that with meat, lettuce and more cheese. And if you're feeling adventurous you can purchase the Double Decker Taco Supreme with diced tomato and reduced fat sour cream, according to Taco Bell.
Why is it coming back? The Double Decker Taco was discontinued in 2019 because Taco Bell wanted to declutter its menu. In 2022, fans were given the choice of either resurrecting the Double Decker Taco or Enchirito. Sadly, fans chose Enchirito, though Double Decker got 38% of the votes showing the people wanted it. So this month Taco Bell brought back the Double Decker for a limited time.
New Zealand is in danger from a 92 ft. tsunami
By Anthony C.
Dec. 14, 2023
New Zealand may be hit with a 92 ft. tsunami according to recent synthetic earthquake testing. This is due to Australia’s tectonic plate moving closer to the Pacific’s tectonic plate.
“That's because the Hikurangi subduction zone, where the Pacific tectonic plate dives under the Australian tectonic plate, sits just offshore,” stated researchers, according to LiveScience.
“Instead, the researchers turned to a different method: synthetic earthquakes,” researchers stated.
This leads us to the question of how reliable the information and the synthetic earthquake method is. On one hand, it is a sponge of data that has years of information backing it and could allow us to predict earthquakes years before they happen, while on the other side, we may not have enough data.
According to Dr. Robert Belding, a science teacher at PMHS, “Earthquakes happen in predictable locations and there is enough geology to state when a tsunami is going to occur with signs all over the world to indicate it.”
Dr. Belding’s statements indicate that there is enough data to support the researcher's statements; this leads to the question of New Zealand's fate and what the civilians should do.
High school football player found dead on eve of state championship
By Rei J.
Dec. 14, 2023
On Sunday evening, a letter was delivered to households in Meriwether County, Georgia. The letter discussed the passing of Manchester High football player Brandon Smith, who was 17 years old.
On Saturday night, the 17-year-old was reported missing before a state championship game. The corpse of Brandon was found on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Smith was a football player at Manchester High School, and on Monday night, he was scheduled to compete in a state championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
According to the letter, the facts of Smith's death are still being investigated and "will be shared publicly by local authorities."
Cody Alcorn of 11Alive reported on Sunday afternoon that an investigation was ongoing at a Manchester scene.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Manchester Police sought their assistance in analyzing evidence from the crime scene on Sunday.
Man found dead in vehicle Saturday night in Wilmington
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
Dec. 14, 2023
On Saturday, Dec. 9, a shooting occurred in the Eagle Tobacco Shop parking lot in Wilmington, De. A 22-year-old Texan man got shot while in his vehicle. The suspect was in a dark-colored SUV. The victim later died of his injuries.
PMHS sophomores are confident that they will catch the suspect.
Yareni Michaca said, “I think they’ll find him in two days.”
Nicole Lopez said, “I think when they find him, the guy will try and run away, or maybe even hurt himself so he doesn’t get prosecuted.”
The cops will release more information once they catch the suspect.
Ukraine seeking $60 billion from US
By Michael A.
Dec. 14, 2023
On Dec. 11, the Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky made his third visit to the US to seek $60 billion of military aid.
But this military aid is starting to become really hard for the Ukrainian president since the Republicans feel that the money should go toward security at the US-border. So during this the Congress and the Republicans are at a disagreement. One thinks Ukraine should have the money the other one thinks they should not since they have already gotten too much. So there is a possibility that it will take a few months or weeks for the package to come in for Ukraine since there are many disagreements between many government officials. But Joe Biden has been arguing with lawmakers that funds could be increased for Ukraine because he wants to insure that Ukraine will be victorious in the end.
Largest rogue wave recorded in years
By Matt D.
Dec. 14, 2023
Miles out in the middle of the ocean, a random 58-foot wave rocked a buoy monitoring the area, according to MarineLabs. This is called a rogue wave. Rogue waves are random waves that are extremely big for seemingly no reason. They are pretty mysterious to scientists and have only begun to have been documented in 1995 with evidence of them actually happening many times throughout history. While some rouge waves can reach over 100+ feet tall, the reason this wave has been deemed so extreme is the fact that this wave was much bigger proportionally to the waves around it. Most rogue waves are around two to three times bigger than the surrounding waves, but this was much larger. Luckily, the rogue wave isn't harmful, and no one was there to be hurt.
Number of people trapped in Gaza hospital increases
By Sheyla G.
Nov. 16, 2023
The number of patients, staff, and civilians trapped in Al-Shifa hospital has increased since the past few days, making the number of deaths higher since the first attack from Israel to Gaza. Israel has taken this opportunity to attack Gaza at their weakest point.
This weekend it was reported that this hospital has lost power and has been cut from their main sources. Israel has now been bombarding this hospital for the past three days now, and hasn't said when they will stop.
According to NBC News, more than 1.6 million people have been displaced in Gaza, and health officials say “more than 11,000 have been killed, including the deaths in Al-Shifa hospital.”
Senior Nieony Dixon stated,“Since we don't ally with Gaza, Russia or any nearby country should help.”
Photography teacher Mr. Adams wanted to place himself in those in the hospital's shoes and said, “Those in the hospital should react fast, if I were them I would try to restore power and find a way to escape.”
Oil companies are trying to stop polluting of plastic
By Jariel C.
Nov. 16, 2023
Plastic waste has been growing and oil producers are wondering how it’s cleaned up. The plastic waste has been growing to a whopping 400 metric tons and they end up in landfills and oceans, rivers and shorelines which is harmful to animals and because it breaks and turns into microplastics which is horrible to our bodies and the problem is worsening. So last year the U.N signed a legal binded agreement.
According to NPR,Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, Japan’s then minister, said that “it will clearly take us to a future with no plastic pollution.”
Alec Baldwin returns to “Saturday Night Live” unexpectedly
By April S.
Nov. 16, 2023
Alec Baldwin returned to “Saturday Night Live” on Nov 12, his first appearance after a fatal shooting on the set of a new movie “Rust.” The last time he was on “Saturday Night Live” was three years ago when he played the role of Donald Trump.
In Oct 2021, he was rehearsing on set when the gun held by him went off and killed the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured the director Joel Souza. This year he got charges for involuntary manslaughter and he got sued by Hutchins’ family. On Jan 6, 2023, he had to give Hutchins’ family $25 million for her death.
In Oct 2023, New Mexico’s prosecutors Karl Morrisey and Jason Lewis planned to convene a grand jury to try to consider whether Balwin should face criminal charges over the incident. On Oct 17, 2023 they agreed to keep the jury going in 2024.
Las Vegas Teen beaten to death by crowd of bullies
By Aiden S.
Nov. 16, 2023
Jonathan Lewis, 17, came to the defense of a smaller friend. This would cost his life, after a crowd of 15 teens attacked him.
On Nov. 1 the attack happened, but one week later he would finally succumb to his head injuries. The attack was originally caused by Lewis standing up for his friend who had been robbed and then thrown into a trash can by the crowd, according to his father. After confronting one of the bullies he was knocked down by a blow to the head, causing him to lay defense on the ground. Then the crowd formed around him hitting and kicking him on the head multiple times. During the attack one of Lewis’friends tried to save him, but the friend too was attacked by the mob. Police would find Lewis' body bleeding from the head around 2:05 p.m., according to the New York Post.
Lewis would be transported to Las Vegas University Medical Center where on 8th he would die from the blows to his head. Lewis’ father would start a gofundme named 'Heart of a Champion Our Son'. On the gofundme page, you can find details about Lewis and the event that happened.
The French people rally against antisemitism
By Anthony C.
Nov. 16, 2023
More than 180,000 people in France marched against the ongoing war in Israel against Hamas on Nov 12.
“Out of the 180,000 members, 105,000 pushed to the French capital and held banners and signs that stated For the Republic, against antisemitism,” according to CNN News.
But this rise has also led to antisemitic pushback as more antisemitic acts are appearing at a higher rate in France.
“1,000 antisemitic acts were committed in France in one month alone,” stated the President of France Emmanual Macron, according to CNN News.
This has led many French citizens to wonder if their country will aid in the war and help Israel or just stop the antisemitic rise in their own country, leading to the question of what's next for France and what will the government do to please its citizens.
Scientists find human footprints from 21-23,000 years ago
By George G.
Nov. 16, 2023
Scientists have made the discovery of ancient human footprints of humans who may have entered the Americas. Originally, these fossils were found in Mexico back in 2021, but with the help of scientists and their new research, there is more proof that the human footprints could be from humans 21-23,000 years ago.The date of the footprints have gone far back than initially. In Tularosa Basin, near the edge of a lake. The 61 footprints were made at a date when many scientists think that huge ice sealed off a passageway into America, stating that humans arrived in America some more time earlier.
Bill passed by house speaker to avoid government shutdown
By Rei J.
Nov. 16, 2023
Despite a rugged Republican dissent, the US House of Representatives passed a short-term financing package in an attempt to prevent a government shutdown on Friday.
Before government financing expires on Nov 17, President Biden must sign a measure; otherwise, government operations may be halted and thousands of federal employees may be laid off without pay.
House Speaker Johnson praised the bill's passing, saying it puts "House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative policy victories,” according to BBC News.
The House will often vote on a "rule," a procedural vote that allows laws to be carried with a simple majority. Normally, the dominant party writes rules, but Republican leaders are taking a different approach owing to conservative resistance. The continuing resolution will be discussed under suspension of the rules, requiring two-thirds approval from the chamber for passage, as it was evident that not enough Republican votes would approve the rule, despite Democrats seemingly supporting the legislation.
Teen shot in Wilmington Saturday morning
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
Nov. 16, 2023
An 18 year-old teenage girl was shot in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 11. She was found in stable condition and currently is in the hospital, according to WDEL.
Junior Angela Perez said, “I think that with the right evidence and with the right amount of time they probably will find the suspect.”
Sophomore Nicole Lopez said, I think she’ll probably be out of the hospital in like a week's time, maybe a bit longer.”
No other information is available yet but when more is known, updates will be given by the police.
20-year-old shot dead in Wilmington
By Michael A.
Nov. 16, 2023
On Nov. 10 at around 3:45 a.m. police got a call from many people that they heard shots. When police got to the scene they found the body of a 20-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds. But they had no possible suspect since 19-year-old Jeremy Herrera fled the scene after the shooting.
It took the police a few days to finally find Herrera and they only found him by getting a warrant and searching his trailer where they found the murder weapon. He was then charged with first degree murder, conspiracy, tampering with evidence, wearing a disguise while committing a felony, and with possessing a firearm while committing a felony.
One mistake costs 100 million
By Matt D.
Nov. 16, 2023
We all can make mistakes, some big, some small. But some don't just make any old mistake. Sometimes every once in a while someone can make a monumental mistake, whether it's a domino effect or just happens flat out. This Monday, Nov. 13, two astronauts on their spacewalk managed to lose a $100 million toolbag while performing maintenance on solar panels. The toolbag now just floats around the earth in orbit with minimal chances of ever hitting any satellite in use.
Students of PMHS make plans for if they see themselves in this situation.
“I would commit tax fraud before telling frends and family, and cry in jail,” said Isabelle Shreinker.
Others like Elivette Roas had other funny remarks.“[I would] run.” they said, “Oh, but I would blame it on someone else too.”
“I would move to South Korea, with a new name (Jereard) and wear funny glasses that look weird,” said Jordyn Merryfield.
2 men dead after shooting in Wilmington
By Jariel C.
Oct. 19, 2023
On Monday at 5:15 p.m in Wilmington, Delaware police got a call saying that an assailant shot and killed a man and fatally injured another. Police rushed to the scene and the man later died while in the hospital. The two men were both 40-50. The police are trying to find the assailant who is still on the loose. Police have not shown the information on the two victims.
Police shot a man accused of killing 2 Swedes in Brussels
By April S.
Oct. 19, 2023
On Monday night there was a terrorist attack at a soccer game in the European Championship. According to the police, there were two people getting out of a taxi, but then the guy ended up chasing after them and when he finally caught up to them he shot them. After killing two people he went to a soccer game and started shooting. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, cops found him at a cafe and shot him around 8 a.m when the cops were at an intervention, he later died in the hospital.
Man shot dead by deputies after being freed from 16 years of wrongful imprisonment
By Aiden S.
Oct. 19, 2023
On Oct. 16, Leonard Allen Cure, 53, was shot at a traffic stop after resisting arrest. Cure was recently released from jail after 16 years, because he was wrongfully convicted for armed robbery, according to CBS News.
While driving on Interstate 95, he was pulled over by a deputy for a non publicly known reason. At the traffic stop Cure was complying with police at the beginning. Once the deputy announced Cure was under arrest, Cure started to resist and act violently. The deputy tried to tase Cure inorder to stop him, but this didn’t stop Cure. Cure then began to assault the deputy, however the deputy attempted to use a baton and his taser again, but still little effect. After those attempts to stop Cure failed, the deputy pulled out his firearm and shot Cure. Later EMTs tried to save Cure, however their efforts were ineffective and Cure died at the scene, according to First Coast News.
Cure was originally convicted of robbing a drug store while armed in 2003. Later in 2020 Broward State Attorney's office's new conviction review unit went over Cure’s case. They found holes in his conviction, for example he had a strong alibis. The conviction review unit asked the Judge to let Cure be set free.He was released in April with a modified sentence, then that December his conviction was thrown away all together.
Ongoing war between Israel and Gaza has left many injured and number of deaths increasing
By Sheyla C.
Oct. 19, 2023
The ongoing war in Israel has left a big impact in time now with officials saying It will not be over anytime soon.. This ongoing conflict has had every country on alert, with everyone ready either to help or attack. According to ABC News there are approximately 4,000 people on both sides combined. People that have just heard the news are also in shock knowing that anytime soon the US will send troops and drafts will begin.
Junior Tiabella Travoline stated, “It is devastating what's going on but the US should stay out of it.”
Senior Nieony Dixon also stated in shock, “I am already 18, who knows if drafting will begin anytime soon.” With all of this this war is affecting everyone worldwide.
Trump may be silenced by gag order
By Anthony C.
Oct. 19, 2023
Former president Donald Trump may be silenced by a gag order.
In former president Donald Trump’s upcoming trial on March 4, the judge may issue a gag order due to Trump's influence and the threats he is spreading online.
Trump posted on Twitter, "If you go after me, I'm coming after you.”
“A Houston area woman was detained on Wednesday and charged with threatening the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's election,” police stated, according to NPR.
This has led to an argument that a gag order should silence Trump since he could influence the jury’s vote in the courtroom. But the gag order does not just apply to him but also to the attorneys as well, which could lead to an unfair trial as only one side is speaking.
Teens charged with attempted car theft
By Rei J.
Oct. 19, 2023
Last Wednesday and Thursday, three teenagers were caught red-handed while attempting to steal cars, according to WDEL.com.
The three were removed from their normal lives as teens, on Oct. 11 - 12. The 17-year-old is facing time in the New Castle County Detention Center. The two 13-year-olds were released with bail.
All three of the young men were charged with attempted vehicle theft, conspiracy, and criminal mischief.
These acts of mischief were done between the months of August and September.
Biden visits Israel
By Alexa C. and Brooke R.
Oct. 19, 2023
Joe Biden took a trip to Israel on Oct. 18.
Student Angela Perez said, “I think it’s horrific, it shouldn’t have happened, and there are lots of lives still at stake, and people are not safe, and it is not good.”
History teacher Mr. Healy said, "I think the only way it can really end would be some sort of peace treaty where the Palestinians get some more independence and rights, but at the same time Israel get the safety that they want as well.”
Biden is already helping the Israelis during this hard time.
The great litter in the sky?
By Matt D.
Oct. 19, 2023
Last week, Dish became the first company to pay a fine from space. They launched a satellite, which used a rocket that split apart and orbits around earth doing nothing. Over the last few years, concern arose from around the world. Over many years of our early space age, we have about 5,500 satellites in the sky, while nearly 30,000 pieces of space debris float around the earth, according to the European Space Agency, quoted by the Wall Street Journal. This creates huge concern regarding the future of space exploration. Scientists must find a way to leave less space debris floating in the sky as well as clean what is already up there.
An unknown shooter kills in Virginia
By Anthony C.
Sept. 28, 2023
The police had received a phone call about gunshots at 5 p.m. in Chesapeake, Virginia, and found five males wounded on Sept. 23. All members were rushed to a local hospital.
“The boy later succumbed to his wounds on September 24,” police stated, according to ABC News.
The other four victims have survived the gunshots and have been identified as two male juveniles and two adult males. There are currently no suspects and the police are offering a reward of $1,500 for any information that will lead to an arrest.
3-year-old killed in crash
By Rei J.
Sept. 28, 2023
An off-duty firefighter was involved in the death of a 3-year-old.
A 3-year-old was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident on Sunday in Wilmington, Delaware, on the 500 block of South Madison Street. According to the police, it occurred at 10 a.m.
According to 6 ABC Action News, the firefighter who hit the child was trying to park when he did so.
The child was sent to Wilmington Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Messian Denaro, Italy's most wanted crime boss, dies of cancer
By Jariel C.
Sept. 28, 2023
On Sept. 25 in Rome Messina Denaro died while in jail . He received over , 20 life prison terms until he died while in jail because he was suffering from an illness He spent nearly three decades escaping the police force in Palermo, Italy.
“You shouldn’t deny prayers but I can't say I am sorry ,” said Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini as he posted on instagram.
Denaro helped plan the 1992 murders of prosecutor Giovanni Falcone and Pablo Borsello, crimes that shocked and sparked cracking down on the mob.
Louisiana water affecting Mississippi River
By April S.
Sept. 28, 2023
There is a problem happening with Louisiana’s drinking water which is messing with the Mississippi River’s level. A guy named John Bel Edwards is finding out a way to stop this. On Monday, Sept. 25 he requested a federal emergency to Joe Biden to talk about the situation, and then on Tuesday Biden approved to meet with him and fix the problem. Do you think that they will be able to fix this situation or not?
Amusement park goers stuck upside down!
By Matt D.
Sept. 28, 2023
Late at night on Saturday, nearly 48 amusement park riders at Wonderland, Canada were suspended upside down nearly 75 feet up in the air for over 30 minutes.
“The Lumberjack” is an amusement park ride that uses two hydraulic arms that swing you in full circles. But unluckily on that night, a subtle fear some have came true; the ride stopped mid air, trapping those on it upside down!
A local student, Karis Mauer, has an unusual, but strong opinion on the matter. “I would honestly pay to ride that.” Despite this, they think “[we] should punish the Canadians by taking away their roller coasters.”
Some park goers recall thinking it was a part of the ride until ambulances show up. Some reportedly had felt their legs go numb as well as one rider vomiting. The park goers are said to have been assessed by nurses and all were OK.
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Nine killed and seven wounded in Texas mall shooting
By Mikey M.
May 11, 2023
On Saturday, May 6, a 33-year-old man shot and killed innocent shoppers at Allen Premium Outlets which is located 30 miles north of Dallas. Nine people were killed including the suspect with seven wounded and two in critical condition.
The man was identified as Mauricio Garcia, who was dressed in tactical gear, according to CNN. The age rage of the victims killed was 5-64. The suspect was armed with an AR-15 style rifle and had another weapon on him when he was gunned down by an officer.
Freshman Jeremiah “Bullfrog” Reeves said, “I think the gun laws should be changed and there should be restrictions to who can buy guns.”
17-year-old shot dead at house party in northern California
By Lilly M.
May 11, 2023
One dead and five injured just for simply going to a house party in Chico, California. On Saturday, May 6, a gunman opened fire from a vehicle towards the parking lot full of people at 3:30 a.m. All victims were ages 17 to 21. As of right now it is unclear to police whether there was a motive or not and if the victims were targets or simply aimless shots.
According to the Daily Mail a fundraiser was launched for Justina Subbe, the 17-year-old that had passed due the shooting. As of Sunday, the fundraiser had $4,565 in donations. Two of the injured victims have been released from the hospital while two remain with one 19-year-old boy in stable condition.
Police have deemed the shooting to be an ‘isolated incident’ and have disclosed that it is not a threat to the community. Police have also collected two suspects for the shooting. One man was brought in with possession of a firearm and was in relation to a separate incident that occurred just several hours earlier at a different party in the area. The other suspect was picked up at a second party in Chico for possession of a firearm and reckless discharge.
The police were originally called to go to the apartment complex party due to a fight that broke out when the guests had been asked to leave, during which two victims were reported to have been assaulted. According to Chico Police Chief Bill Aldridge, the first guy was allegedly struck on the head with a firearm while the other struck over the head with a glass bottle.
America has an immense gun violence problem
By Connor B.
May 11, 2023
As we transitioned into the new year, nobody was expecting this much tragedy. On Saturday, May 6 there was a deadly shooting in an Allen, Texas mall leaving nine dead including the suspect and multiple critically injured. According to The New York Times, “the motive still remains a mystery”, but people believe it could have something to do with racial ideology.
The shooting in Texas attracted a lot of attention to the 'gun violence archive’, this opened people's eyes to the fact that there have been more mass shootings so far this year than days. According to ABC News, “By this time last year we had experienced 183 mass shootings.” We are currently at a mindblowing 202 mass shootings and 14,810 deaths to gun violence so far and we are only five months into the year. What are your thoughts on this?
Texas mall shooting leaves 9 dead
By Jack H.
May 11, 2023
On Sunday, May 7 there was a mass shooting in a mall in Dallas. The shooter went in and killed nine people. The police department searched his car and found even more ammunition and guns. The authorities suspected him to be a neo Nazi and that he was also a white supremist they later raided his home.
Journalists from CNN decided to talk to some of the shooter's neighbors and this is what they had to say: “Just the thought of living a few houses down from someone who can do this can be a little scary and give you more caution,” said Moises Carreon, 52. Another neighbor, Gilda Bailey, said three police squad cars were parked outside his house when she got home. She said that they would not let the suspect's relatives inside the residence and that she later saw the FBI removing items from Garcia's home.
14-year-old girl shot while playing hide and seek in neighbors yard
By Sawyer B.
May 11, 2023
On the morning of Sunday, May 7, a 14-year-old girl was shot in the back of the head by 58-year-old David Doyle.
According to CNN, the incident took place in Starks, Louisiana, where a group of kids were playing hide and seek. Doyle claims he had seen shadows and people running in his backyard. He then went to retrieve his gun and fired shots at the children. One girl was hit in the back of the head and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Department. Doyle was charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery.
Shooting at Christiana Mall
By Sawyer B.
April 14, 2023
On April 8, three people were shot at the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware. Police say this wasn't a random act.
At around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, shots were fired after an altercation between three suspects and three victims. Five others were injured but not shot. The three victims have been identified as two 18-year-old males and one 16-year-old male. They are all currently in stable conditions, according to CBS News.
Gunman leaves 5 dead in Louisville shooting
By Lilly M.
April 14, 2023
On April 10, there was a mass shooting that took place at the Old National Bank Building in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving five killed. This shooting would be the 146th mass shooting of the year. Nine victims were rushed to the hospital and three have already been released, with two of the victims being police officers.
According to NPR, the governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, has spoken out and has said that one of the killed victims, as well as two of the hospitalized victims. Beshear has ordered for flags to be flown at half-staff across the state in order to honor the victims.
The shooting was only about four miles away from Louisville University’s main campus. The shooting has caused classes on the nearby campus to be canceled for the rest of that day out of respect. As well as the school’s Louisville Cardinals baseball team having to postpone its scheduled game against the University of Kentucky after talking and having a mutual decision.
According to CNN, one of the victims that was hospitalized was a police officer who had to undergo brain surgery after being shot in the head. He is in critical but stable condition.
The shooter has now been identified as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, who was an employee at the bank. He was killed by police after a shootout.
Fresh out of training, straight into the action!
By Connor B.
April 14, 2023
A 26-year-old rookie police officer, Nickolas Wilt, who was responding to the mass shooting at the bank in Louisville, Kentucky was hospitalized after he was shot in the head.
The officer just graduated from the police academy 11 days before the shooting and sprung right into action. The officer underwent a brain surgery and as of Tuesday, April 11, the officer is still in critical condition.The hospital has him sedated and the Louisville Police Department is keeping their fingers crossed, according to CNN.
The Monday shooting left five dead and eight people injured.
Gas causes an evacuation in the town of Kinston
By Jack H.
April 14, 2023
On April 13 just around 9 a.m. construction workers broke a natural gas line that caused Lenoir County Emergency Services and Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue to respond to the emergency, according to Neuse News.com. They are also working with Piedmont Natural Gas to fix the issue. They have evacuated all the civilians in the affected area to Simon Bright Community Center.
Preteens involved in shooting
By Jack H.
March 23, 2023
On March 18, two preteens were just chilling in their yard and shooting a couple of cars with there gel blaster they were just being kids when all the sudden this white car opened fire on them with a real firearm or air gun and one of the preteens was grazed by a round. Their parents took them instantly to the hospital, according to Nate Lynn and Luis de Leon of the 9 News.
Is TikTok’s time up?
By Connor B.
March 23, 2023
Some believe that Tiktok is stealing Americans' information. As of March 21, 150 million Americans are actively using TikTok. Some believe the app should be banned entirely. In 2020 President Trump made a similar request to remove the app when he saw 100 million Americans were using the app, according to CNN. Some people think this might be another attempt for China to gain information on the US. What do you think?
Biden approves Willow Project in Alaska
By Sawyer B.
March 23, 2023
On March 14, President Biden approved a detrimental oil drilling in Alaska, called the Willow Project. Many people are concerned about the drastic effects this will have on the environment. Though Biden has claimed in a 2020 campaign that he would put an end to oil drilling on US land, he still continued to approve the Willow Project.
The public is outraged at the government for continuing the project. Petitions going around show just how many people are opposing. Alaskan Natives are especially concerned, claiming that villages do financially benefit from oil and gas drilling, but the environmental danger is also a big issue. According to Jermey Lieb, a senior attorney at environmental law group Earthjustice, ¨This is a huge climate threat and inconsistent with this administration’s promises to take on the climate crisis¨.
Scientists claim the oil drilling's negative qualities overtake its positive qualities. 239 million metric tons of CO2 will be released over the next 30 years from electricity use. Black carbon, which is found to have toxic effects on citizens around the construction, is said to be released, according to The Washington Post. Scientists also say that various animal migration patterns will be affected.
Disney overcrowding
By Lily E.
March 23, 2023
Disney is looking into how to help with revenue and controlling large crowds. With it being the world's largest media and entertainment conglomerate in terms of revenue.
In recent years, there have been complaints that Disney has become too expensive to visit and enjoy because of overcrowding from other guests.
Alzeihmer’s treatment too expensive for the public
By Sawyer B.
March 2, 2023
A new Alzeihmer’s treatment on the market, called Leqembi, is shown to slow the effects of Alzeihmer’s in its early stages, according to Scottglovsky.com. Considering the cost of the medication, treatment might be far away for some.
For a year's worth of treatment it would cost around $26,500. For most people, this amount of money is out of reach. The sooner this medication is administered the more effective it is. This is obviously an issue for those who can't afford this medication. Right now, Leqembi is only covered by Medicare for patients who are willing to participate in clinical trials.
There are multiple ways that Alzeihmer’s medicine works. This specific treatment prevents a protein called amyloid from growing. Patients taking this medicine would have it injected once every two weeks, according to Time.com. After progress is shown, doctors say that patients can start taking a smaller dose.
This treatment is not magic though. Researchers have concerns about the effects of patients' everyday lives while on Leqembi. Brain swelling and bleeding is a concern while taking the treatment. The side effects of taking Leqembi can include headache, brain swelling, cough, and irregular heart rhythm.
Turkey suffers
By Lily E.
March 2, 2023
Turkey's population fell along with many buildings due to numerous earthquakes. Nearly 20 earthquakes have hit Turkey, killing more than 50,000 people and at least 5,700 buildings.
This is all because Turkey is near tectonic plates. To help Turkey, the International Rescue Committee says you should raise awareness and donate.
Trump shows love at the golden arches
By Connor B.
March 2, 2023
Last Wednesday, former President Trump visited the toxic train derailment in Ohio in efforts to help the people in need with his Trump-branded water and free McDonald’s. Trump visited whilst President Biden was out of the country on a historic war zone trip to Ukraine’s capital. Trump then started buying first responders in the McDonald’s food, according to the New York Post.
Russia grows submarine arsenal; NATO officials are worried
By Jack H.
March 2, 2023
The Russian Navy is planning to build two nuclear submarines by the end of 2023.
Alexei Rakhmanov, the CEO of the Saint Petersburg-based United Shipbuilding Corporation, made a huge announcement. According to Newsweek, he said, “Russia's largest shipbuilding corporation and the country's only producer of nuclear-powered submarines, will give the Russian Navy two of the newest submarines—the strategic Imperator Alexander III, and the multi-purpose Krasnoyarsk.”
So naturally NATO officials are worried about the building of submarines by Russia. Even the French president went on to say that he wanted his country to “acquire a capacity to control the seabed to depths of 19,600 feet, to protect critical underwater infrastructure.”
America’s gun problem
By Jack H.
Jan. 26, 2023
America's challenge for gun rights and gun control has been going on for centuries now, and the situation is being talked about a lot here are the statistics. Well, there is a lot of gun-related violence in the US in 2023 there are reported 39 mass shootings. But the US does not have a single definition for mass shootings. The gunviolencearchive.org says “a mass shooting is four or more people Injured or killed.”
How many guns are in the United States and what state has the least amount of guns? According to americangunfacts.com, there are an estimated 466 million guns in the United States of America, mostly because of the rise in sales of firearms during the pandemic.
Concerning start to the new year
By Connor B.
Jan. 26, 2023
Chinese New Year started off very traumatic with an armed gunman murdering 10 innocent people in a ballroom at Monterey Park on Jan. 22. The Mayor of Monterey Park believes the shooting has something to do with the shooter's personal relationships, according to Fox News. The shooter was found dead after a standoff with police in Torrance, according to CNN.
Charles gets the Gold
By Lily E.
Jan. 26, 2023
For the first time in 70 years, the Crown gets a new head to rest upon. On Saturday, 21, plans were released for the upcoming Kings three-day coronation from May 6 through May 8. The main goal is to demonstrate that the monarchy still has a role to play in a multicultural nation struggling.
Victoria Murphy at “Town & Country” wrote, “Similar in format to Queen Elizabeth’s Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilee weekends, the three days will include pageantry, musical performances, street parties, drone displays, illuminations and, of course, an appearance by the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.”
Winter storm gone violent
By Connor B.
Jan. 5, 2023
Residents of California were expecting a strong winter storm to crash through California on Jan. 2. The new year brought the residents a ton of flooding and tornadoes instead. These extreme weather conditions are being taken seriously as power outages are happening all over California’s coast along with deep flooding causing mandatory evacuation, according to CBS News.
A gunman causes a scare in a store in Atlanta
By Jack H. and Trevor W.
Jan. 5, 2023
In March 2021 a man in Atlanta caused a scare because he brought a bunch of firearms into a supermarket. It all started when he went to the bathroom in the supermarket and he came out of that bathroom in armor. He had all his guns but he did not kill anyone he just scared them by walking around like a juggernaut.
Once he went to court the jury said that he caused “panic, terror, and the evacuation of the public.” His lawyer Charles Brant noted that “he did not make any threats or fire any shots, according to The New York Times.
Freshman Aiden Simpkins said, “He could have left it in his car because you don't need to bring your stuff in the store.”
Freshman Cole Buoncuore said, “He did not shoot anybody so he did not cause any harm. So I don't think any crimes have been committed in what he did.”
A lot of people are saying the big question is how to handle gun safety and if bringing out weapons in a public place should be a crime or if it is our Second Amendment right.
Idaho murders finally have their first suspect: Bryan Kohberger
By Sawyer B.
Jan. 5, 2023
The first suspect of the Idaho murders, Bryan Kohberger, is set to appear in court on Tuesday, Jan. 3. He is being charged with four counts of first degree murder and burglary against victims Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin. All four victims were stabbed to death in their off campus Idaho home.
Bryan Kohbergers white Hyundai Elantra was seen in the immediate area of the crime scene on the same night as the murders. Officials then tracked the vehicle and finally arrested Kohberger in Poconos, Pennsylvania. Kohberger and his father had gone on a road trip from Idaho to their family home in Pennsylvania. The father of Kaylee Goncalves, Steve Goncalves, has stated, ¨It felt like a cloud was lifted off of us…All this torture of waiting had a purpose and a meaning,¨, according to ABC News. DNA has been found at the scene of the crime but officials are reportedly not releasing any details of the case yet. The motive and murder weapon have not yet been released to the public.
Many have speculated that Kohberger's allegedly creepy past have given clues to his involvement in the case. Kohberger had graduated from DeSales University with a masters degree in criminology. A reddit post he made has resurfaced which said he was doing a confidential research project on the minds of criminals, in which he stated, ¨how emotions and psychological traits influence decision making when committing a crime…this study seeks to understand the story behind your most recent criminal offense, with an emphasis on your thoughts and feelings throughout your experience,¨, according to Sportskeeda.com.
Volcano in Hawaii erupts for the first time in almost 40 years
By Sawyer B.
Dec. 1, 2022
The Mauna Loa, a 2000 mile wide volcano in Hawaii, erupted for the first time in 38 years. The volcano began erupting at around 11:30 p.m. local time on Nov. 27, and has continued since.
A quarter of an inch of ashfall coated the surrounding areas of the volcano. There seems to be no risk of danger to the communities surrounding the eruption, though doctors say that people with respiratory issues should wear a mask or cloth to protect themselves, according to CNN. Harm to crops and animals in the area is a possibility. Volcanic gases and fine ash drifting toward the public from winds is a risk, yet Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency has said that there will be no harm to populated areas but are still opening two shelters for caution, according to Reuters.
Protesting but at what cost?
By Connor B.
Dec. 1, 2022
The people of China aren’t happy with the Zero Covid restrictions and they are protesting. This protest is ultimately destroying the economy because of lower production from China. The Apple stock has recently dropped 2.6% on Nov. 29 due to the protests in China, according to CNN. The factories predict more than six million fewer iPhone Pros being produced this year, according to CNN.
Will Smith talks about the slapping incident at the Oscars
By Jack H. and Trevor W.
Dec. 1, 2022
About eight months ago Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about Smith's wife at the Oscars. The media called it the slap heard around the world and now finally Smith is talking about it on “The Daily Show.”
Smith says that it was a horrific night and he just lost his temper. He went on to talk about how it could affect “someone's well-being” or emotions and that people don't “know what people are going through” and said he was going through a bad night. But he ended up apologizing.
Freshman Thomas Carr said that he thought it was “kinda funny” but he was in between if he thought the slap was necessary.
Another freshman, Cole Buoncuore, said that he saw the event the day after it happened. He said that he thought “Will Smith was in the right because he was talking about his wife.”
And freshman Jovanni Rios also had something to say about it. “I don't think he should have hit Chris Rock. It wasn't that serious…He shouldn't have done it but it is what it is. It already happened. He can't take it back.”
Pandemic Generation goes to college
By Makayla B.
Nov. 4, 2022
High school students around the world who have lived through the Covid-19 pandemic take on college. During the pandemic, college students missed out on a lot of their high school learning which can have an impact on their college learning.
College student Taylor Burchfield said, “I would say living through the pandemic in high school has affected learning in college positively and negatively. Most of my classes this year are online so learning virtually through the pandemic has gotten me used to using a computer for most of my work. On the other hand, I think the pandemic has affected learning in college negatively due to the fact that we were not able to socialize. Being in person classes feels different than before the pandemic and I think this has to do with the fact that we could only communicate through devices for so long,” via text message.
College student Callie Poeta said, “I feel like living through the pandemic affects my learning habits drastically. Ultimately, this had a negative effect and made it harder for me to do well in college. While our school did everything to still provide an education during the pandemic, it was unknown territory and difficult to execute. Therefore school was “easy” and lost its “importance” for a little while… overall this left me feeling unprepared for college learning in the way that I feel like I haven't done “real school” since my freshman year of high school,” via text message.
Elon Musk buys Twitter
By Sawyer B.
Nov. 4, 2022
Elon Musk recently made a $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Musk claims that he bought the platform to ¨help humanity¨, but some say he's doing the opposite. Musk says the app needs some significant changes, though its unclear what he plans to do.
Free speech is one thing Musk plans on bringing to the app. He also claims to want to bring back former president Donald Trump’s Twitter account that was previously taken down, according to The New York Times. Musk sent a message saying Twitter employees would be notified if they were fired or kept their position, yet many reported they lost access to their company emails and accounts, seemingly being laid off. About half of Twitters staff is now unemployed, The platform explains that this action was necessary for moving forward in the company.
Elon’s Secret Mission!
By Connor B.
Nov. 4, 2022
NASA and SpaceX sent their most powerful rocket “Falcon Heavy” to space for the first time since 2019 on Tuesday, Nov. 1. This is for a “special mission” to deliver satellites to space for the U.S. military, according to CNN.
According to The Wall Street Journal, “The mission was a success and the Falcon’s two side boosters landed successfully back on Earth.”
B-52 bombers heading to Australia
By Jack H. and Trevor W.
Nov. 4, 2022
The United States of the America is going to send six nuclear capable bombers to Australia’s air base more north of the nation where a lot of US marines go through for exercises, according to Reuters and Air Force Times. The trade has made China nervous and the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said, “Defense and security cooperation between two nations should not target third parties; they are also scared of another cold war scenario.”
Ms. Turner is not a fan of nuclear warfare. “I seriously don't like it to cause that much damage and death and the fact that it can end nations and that it melts your body within seconds scares me.”
Student loan relief coming
By Jack H. and Trevor W.
Oct. 20, 2022
College students are protesting against student loans and they hope to get relief in the next few months. On Oct. 17, President Biden offered student loan relief to the nation, saying, “I’m announcing millions of people working and middle-class folks can apply and get this relief.” It is supposed to give over $20,000 to $40 million to collegegoers.
A lot of teachers around PMHS said that student loans are a very complicated thing.
English teacher Mrs. Dobson said, “I feel like student loan releases are so expensive and out of control that by the time you pay it off you are so much older than when you got your student loan.”
Ms. Dubarry, the science teacher, said “I think there will have to be a lot of guidelines to pass. I mean their billions of dollars that can be forgiven. So there are a lot of mixed emotions on this topic but we can all say that college is very expensive and that the loan will hopefully help the students out.”
Massive blackouts in Ukraine
By Makayla B.
Oct. 20, 2022
Since Tuesday, Oct. 10, 30% of Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed in just over a week.
As quoted on CNN, “areas in at least three Ukrainian cities have been hit with power outages following Russia’s attacks on key infrastructure Tuesday.”
The effects of these destroyed power stations are pushing residents to restrict energy use and water use.
Russia is “...causing massive blackouts across the country. No space left for negotiations with Putin’s regime,” Zelensky tweeted Tuesday.
Russia is continuing to attack Ukraines infrastructure as cold weather approaches.
Radioactive waste found at a Missouri elementary school
By Sawyer B.
Oct. 20, 2022
Significant amounts of radioactive waste found at an elementary school in Missouri proven to have originated from atomic bombs made in WW2. The waste was found flowing in a nearby creek, contaminating the elementary school. Samples taken inside the school were shown to have a high contamination level.
The radioactive levels found in the playground of the elementary school were 22 times higher than expected, according to CNN. Parents now worry that recent illness could be a result of this new finding. Exposure to this substance can cause anemia, weakness, kidney abnormalities, and brain damage. As of now, the kids of Jana Elementary School are not attending until further notice.
Raging Hurricane hit Florida with massive force
By Jack H. and Trevor W.
Sept. 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers and also reached also Tampa Bay, Florida. Although hurricanes may feel like the norm for some Florida residents, many residents are panicked as they prepare to protect their families and homes. Experts are saying it is currently a category 4 hurricane.
We talked to our local Pennsville teachers and students to get their thoughts on the impending hurricane and how they think the Florida residents will handle the blow.
Science teacher Ms. Dubarry said, “The problem with Florida is since they are so custom to getting a hurricane is that the newer property owners are going to go and bored up everything, and the people who have been living in Florida their whole lives are going to be like–I don't want to say lax–they tend to weight it out a little bit longer than your newer property owners.”
Many felt that Florida's residents and infrastructure have become so used to hurricanes that will bounce back quickly. We are also used to seeing many stories of Florida residents that refuse to leave their homes. We tend to think that most Florida residents are hardened to the risks however we can't forget the many residents that are boarding up their homes and fleeing with their families. The families have to leave to stay safe but don't know if they will have a home to return to.
Pandemic over yet?
By Makayla B.
Sept. 29, 2022
On Sunday, Sept. 18, President Joe Biden made a remark about the Covid-19 pandemic in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes”.
“The pandemic is over. We still have a problem with Covid. We’re still doing a lot of work on it,” according to Biden.
Biden’s comment came as a surprise for many people. Republicans and Democrats had many questions. For example, why would the administration renew its ongoing public health emergency if the pandemic was over? Though Covid is not as intense as it was when the pandemic first started, it is still being taken seriously and is not “over yet”.
An infectious disease expert at Emory University named Dr. Carlos del Rio told The New York Times, “We still have 400 to 500 people dying daily in this country. If that’s over, it’s a little too high to me.”
Jackson, Mississippi's devastating water crisis
By Sawyer B.
Sept. 29, 2022
The residents of Jackson, Mississippi are being faced with racial injustice, due to the county refusing to lend a hand with their ongoing water crisis, according to CNN. People are begging for answers while the capital city ignores their cries for help.
Since the 1940s, the people of Jackson, Mississippi have been provided with undrinkable water containing lead. Many of the residents claim they have to boil their water in order to brush their teeth and cook. The pipes in which these people's water is coming from are reported to be broken and faulty, causing their water to become discolored and brown, according to PBS. Parents have said they have noticed a difference in their children's health and behavior lately, seemingly the outcome of drinking the water. Behavioral issues, lack of focus, and increased anti-social behavior are all effects of lead exposure, according to the World Health Organization. Parents say their children are experiencing all of these symptoms.
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Roe v. Wade possible to be overturned
By Arianna R.
May 26, 2022
A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court shows that Roe v. Wade could possibly be overturned sometime this summer. Roe v. Wade is the right to protect a pregnant woman’s right to an abortion if she chooses one.
Since this draft opinion was leaked people from across the US have been protesting against this. Thousands of people have gathered at marches for abortion rights. Signs have been put on the police barricade outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building saying, “My Body, My Choice”
Experts have shown concern about the reasoning for overturning Roe v. Wade will be used to overturn other rights. Experts also say that this will be the first time the Supreme Court has overturned precedent to limit civil rights and not expand them, according to Business Insider.
High school junior Ava Monaghan stated, “It’s wrong what they are doing. I strongly believe that men need to mind their business and let women have rights.”
She is not the only one who feels this way. High school junior Ash Borden stated,“It makes me uneasy because it could affect so many people in such a negative way.”
Biden states that U.S. military will intervene if China takes action against Taiwan
By Ryan B.
May 26, 2022
In a recent new conference in Tokyo, President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Beijing was “flirting with danger,” according to NBC News. This comment was made in reference to China’s recent military drills and other forms of aggression against Taiwan. President Biden stated that the U.S. military will assist Taiwan in the case of Chinese incursion. However, Biden has also stated the U.S. will “continue to act in line with the One China policy,”according to NBC News.
Though due to his comments on American military intervention in the case of Chinese incursion a response was garnered from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, who expressed “strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition” to Biden’s comments, according to the LA Times. Confusion over America’s true stance on the situation is high, although it seems the American military is willing to intervene in any case of Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Many North Koreans attend a large funeral as Covid-19 worries rise
By Harley C.
May 26, 2022
According to AP News, “In Seoul, a large group of North Koreans (including their president, Kim Jong-un) attended the funeral of Hyon Chol-Hae, a top official, while the country claims the COVID-19 outbreak is subsiding.”
“On the same day of the large funeral, state media pointed out 2.8 million people have fallen ill with a fever that hasn’t been identified yet. Only 68 of those 2.8 million people have died since late April, an extremely low death rate if the fever turns out to be an offspring from COVID,” they added.
It was believed that the North Koreans’ outbreak was caused by the military parade and more events which brought crowds of unmasked people together on April 25. North Korea is maintaining its nationwide lockdown and other rules in an attempt to curb the virus outbreak.
Biden takes charge by saying the US military will step in if China takes Taiwan by force
By Matt D.
May 26, 2022
On Monday, May 23, the United States stated it would help if China decides to take Taiwan. This warning was announced by President Biden, when he went to Asia.
China's office spokesperson Zue Fenglain said, “We urge the US to stop saying or doing anything in violation of the one-China principle and the three China-US Joint Communiqués. Those who play with fire will certainly burn themselves,” as reported on CNN.
Macron set to face Le Pen in upcoming French presidential election second round
By Ryan B.
April 14, 2022
In the first round of the French presidential election three main candidates gained the majority of the votes: Emmanuel Macron, who is seeking reelection; Marine Le Pen, who is a far-right politician; and Jean-Luc Melenchon. Due to winning the highest amounts of votes, Macron and Le Pen are set to compete in the second round of the elections. Macron since he ran in 2017 has expressed his mostly centrist views for France, whilst Le Pen has been noted for her far-right sympathies, apparently going as far as to say she’ll heavily restrict immigration and even ban wearing muslim hijbabs in public, according to the BBC. However, Le Pen has expressed more moderate views for the election to gain more sympathy and to cover up more radical views. Dissatisfaction with Macron has been held by many of the younger generations in France, according to CNN. Le Pen is also disliked by many and her campaign may be hindered by her noted vocal admiration of Russian president Putin. Though she had condemned his invasion of Ukraine, her Russian sympathies have been seen by many.
Macron has done little campaigning and has chosen to steer clear from “political mudslinging” in order to brand himself as the most presidential of the candidates, according to CNN. Le Pen is also known for her anti-EU message. She has gone as far as to say she desires to take France out of Nato’s integrated command, according to the BBC, but she has stopped as far as to not specifically say she wishes for France to leave the EU. Yet her plans and policies she has in mind to enact will leave France in a much more controversial spot. The second round of these elections is expected to be much tighter than in 2017 and tensions are high. The outcome could affect more than just France.
China’s undergoing a lockdown, caused by the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases.
By Harley C.
April 14, 2022
“There were 26,087 new daily infections reported in the Chinese financial hub Sunday, an all-time high. Residents have been locked down for weeks now, with frustration building among the population as they struggle to get access to food and medical care,” reported Bloomberg.
Economists have started to predict that the economy will rise by 5% in 2022, a bit under the officiated target of 5.5%. There have been multiple views on this, analysts who work at Morgan Stanley cut down their forecasts on this year's lockdown meanwhile Citigroup Inc. warned of growing risks in this current period.
As Chinese stock prices grew from the pressure of COVID concerns, global interest rates rose, as well as the influence of things that made growth difficult. The Hang Seng Index declined 3% Monday in Hong Kong as well as China’s benchmark.
3-year-old girl in daycare attacked by pitbull
By Breanna D.
April 14, 2022
A 3-year-old girl was attacked and dragged by a pitbull inside a house-like daycare on Saturday, April 2nd. This happened in Riverside County, CA.
The pitbull remains in a local kennel. The 3-year-old girl was able to return home from the hospital after a few days and is doing very well, according to The Press-Enterprise.
Coyote on the loose!
By Shalia M.
April 14, 2022
On Monday, April 11, some residents in Pennsville spotted the coyote in the town.
Some people in our town that are in the Facebook group “PG CP: Two Towns , One Community”, have made some assumptions since they saw the coyote.
One member posted, “Thanks to the State of NJ releasing Coyote pups throughout Salem County in the late 90’s - 2000’s….“This program was implemented by the State after receiving pressure from Automobile Insurance Companies to use coyotes to control the Deer population due to Automobile Deer hits and Insurance claims.”
PMHS sophomore Mary-Louise Montagna stated, “When I was driving I saw the coyote and I got very excited, I almost crashed because of how excited I was.”
Russian advance into Ukraine continues as reports of purposeful attacks on civilian targets grow in number
By Ryan B.
March 18, 2022
In the past few weeks Russia has been advancing into Ukraine in an attempt to annex it. As that invasion has been moving along, reports of Russians targeting civilians and the population as a whole have grown in number. In the city of Mariupol, Russia bombed a theatre where civilians were sheltering, according to the BBC. On Sunday, March 13, French president Emannuel Macron, in a two-hour call with Russian president Vladimir Putin, attempted to convince Putin to allow humanitarian evacuation of Mariupol after constant Russian shelling of the city, according to Daily News. This call came to an end with no significant breakthrough. President Biden recently deemed Putin a “war criminal” as many reports of Russian attacks on civilians have come up.
Police hold a suspect of attacking homeless men in NYC and D.C. in custody
By Harley C.
March 18, 2022
The suspect who was later identified as Gerald Brevard III has committed around five different acts of violence, some causing deaths, and others only injuries.
The main reason the suspect had been caught was that there were images of the man on March 9, the same day a victim was found. There was also another case similar to his current one.
Quoted by NBC News, “Brevard has a criminal history that includes an alleged assault on a woman in Virginia, the senior law enforcement official who initially identified him said.” They followed up by reporting, “That history dates back to at least 2009, records show: He has been charged with assault, attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, burglary, fraud, and identity theft.”
Two individuals were killed in a car crash on Interstate 215
By Breanna D.
March 18, 2022
A man and a woman were killed in a car crash on Tuesday, March 15. This happened on Interstate 215 in Riverside, California. Right before the crash a car was reported driving the wrong way on the northbound side of the highway.
Biden and other NATO members announced sanctions as a Russian invasion of Ukraine becomes apparent
By Ryan B.
Feb. 24, 2022
After a long standoff Russia has declared two supposed Ukraine separatist states independent. Russia has advanced through these states of Donetsk and Luhansk. Explosions and bombings have been reported in Ukraine and Russian troops have been seen advancing into Ukraine, according to the New York Times. Every member of NATO unanimously agreed on harsh economic sanctions to be put on Russia. Russia will be cut off from Western finance. For now we must wait to see if this dire situation will get any better.
Fossils of a reptile that once ruled the skies is the largest ever discovered
By Harley C.
Feb. 24, 2022
Fossils of a creature that once ruled the land have been found for preservation after years of being hidden.
The discovered fossil was of the famous pterosaur, the first creature to evolve with powered flight. “The flying reptile lived roughly 170 million years ago and ruled the skies with a wingspan of more than 8 feet, roughly equivalent to a modern-day albatross,” reported NBC News.
Shockingly, the fossil hadn’t been destroyed. “As flying animals, their bones are light, just like today's birds. That makes them incredibly fragile and so they don't usually preserve as fossils," reported BBC News.
USA and NATO discussing sending troops to Ukraine
By Ryan B.
Jan. 28, 2022
Russian troops have begun amassing at the Ukrainian border for some time now. An invasion seems inevitable, but many NATO members and the USA have pledged to send troops to Ukraine. Weapons and such have been sent to Ukraine and further deployment of troops by the USA have been considered heavily, according to the Washington Post. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has been moving more and more troops to the Ukrainian border by the day, according to NBC news. Tensions are rising and a diplomatic solution is seemingly out of the question.
Suspected homicide towards 6 found dead in Milwaukee home
By Harley C.
Jan. 28, 2022
The victims of this scene were found after a welfare check was initiated by Milwaukee police at 3:45 pm on a Sunday where five were found during the Sunday evening another was found. The identities are still unknown.
“The victims’ injuries are suspected to be caused by gunfire,” ABC 7 reports; “Autopsies are expected to happen Monday.”
According to CBS News, “The incident comes as Milwaukee grapples with violence, WDJT pointed out.”
What caused this remains unknown; Milwaukee isn’t a very violent area.
Kazakhstan's government’s resignation does little to stop ongoing riots and protests
By Ryan B.
Jan. 7, 2022
After high gas prices many started to riot and protest in Kazakhstan. Even after the government’s resignation, riots and protests still persist. Security forces struggle to maintain order within cities. Many buildings have even been burned down. Police drove out hundreds of protesters from the main square in the capital of Almaty by means of tear gas and flashbangs, according to NBC News. Yet now according to a correspondent of NBC News, thousands of protesters are advancing on the main square once more. Much more is to come in these protests over high gas prices, even though lower prices have been promised.
There are other causes for protests other than high gas prices. Until recently Kazakhstan was run under an Authoritarian government. Protests were due for a country without an electoral democracy, according to the BBC.
Dancing is known for helping slow progression of Parkinson’s, researchers and doctors prove
By Harley C.
Jan. 7, 2022
Dancing is known for helping slow progression of Parkinson’s, proven by doctors, researchers, and even people with Parkinson’s, according to CBS News.
“The movements are designed to stimulate physical and cognitive ability,” CBS News reported.
“We saw that these motor symptoms remained stable over time and that they weren't essentially worsening, as we can see in normal people with Parkinson's disease who don't participate in dance classes,” Toronto University student Bearss backed up, studying the effect of the dance program on people for three years with her colleagues.
This is a huge achievement as Parkinson’s can cause tremors, trouble walking and talking and, sometimes, cognitive loss.
As Omicron, a new COVID variant spreads, fears arise once more
By Harley C.
Dec. 2, 2021
On Nov. 29, it was reported that there’s a COVID-19 variant spreading and it’s worrying many people across the world.
“Within 36 hours of discovering the new strain, scientists in the lab in Durban alerted the world and began testing current vaccines against it,” reported CBS News.
In just a matter of a few days, omicron became something globally recognized as it stalks the world. Recently, there’s been a battle on whether or not they should put travel bans in effect.
CBS News reported that South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, gave information regarding the traveling issue. "These restrictions are completely unjustified and unfairly discriminate against our country.”
Czech President tests positive for COVID-19
By Ryan B.
Dec. 2, 2021
On Nov. 28 Czech President Milos Zeman tested positive for COVID-19. This came after he was in the hospital for an unspecified disease, according to the Washington Post. He appointed Peter Fiala as the new Prime Minister and tasked him with forming the next government, whilst in a wheelchair in a glass box.
Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech also announced he had tested positive for COVID. As of recently the Czech Republic has been dealing with a surge of COVID. They have the world’s second highest number of cases relative to population, according to the Washington Post.
Stop the stealing
By Milagros C.
Dec. 2, 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsom felt the need that multiple stealing situations are getting out of hand and ordered state police to patrol freeways, malls and any shopping center. There has been $18.9 million recovered stolen goods and 240 people were arrested, according to CBSN Bay Area News.
Things get stolen all around the world, but people may not feel safe outside with newly bought things in San Francisco. Police have made multiple arrests just in the Bay Area for stealing. People sometimes steal for fun,they have confidence that they'll get away with robbing someone because they know they have a chance of getting away with it and to walk freely after committing a crime.
Citizen Jocelyn Quiroz stated that “she’s grateful for the extra patrol but she'll feel safer if the robbers have been caught.”
Iraqi Prime Minister attacked by armed drones in an attempt to kill him
By Harley C.
Nov. 11, 2021
On Nov. 7, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, became the victim of an attempted assassination.
“Iraq's Interior Ministry said the attack had three drones, two were shot down by Iraqi security forces, while the third managed to hit the residence,” reported CBS News.
After the incident was handled, al-Kadhimi decided to send a digital message. During a part of it, al-Kadhimi spoke his mind on what happened to the residence, which “came under a cowardly attack, but thanks to God, me and all those who work with me are safe.”
“A security official from the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group in Iraq dismissed suggestions on Sunday that Iraqi groups were behind the attack on Kadhimi,” reported Reuters.
Object detected near Chinese spacecraft
By Ryan B.
Nov. 11, 2021
On Nov 8, the Space Force detected a strange object near a Chinese spacecraft. A state-run news agency from China has tried to disprove any suspicion. They have said it is for removing and clearing space junk.
There are suspicions that it may be an “apogee kick motor.” Apogee kick motors are used to put payloads into their place, according to gizmodo. Though there is doubt of the object being such a thing. There is also suspicion that these two spacecraft are two payloads working together. They could be monitoring other GEO satellites, although it’ll take months to monitor any activity between the two spacecraft. For now we are left in uncertainty as to what this strange space object may be.
Several injured in earthquake in Greece
By Ryan B.
Sept. 30, 2021
An earthquake measuring 5.8 hit Crete, Greece’s largest island. The earthquake left several injured and one dead. A church collapsed killing an older man, according to the Greek Reporter. Searches through the rubble are continued. The earthquake also hit several small towns along with the Capital of Crete, Heraklion.
California wildfires spreading--where is it off to now?
By Harley C.
Sept. 30, 2021
California's wildfires started approaching peoples houses and the National Sequoia Forest. Nobody was injured.
“The fire had burned more than 133 square miles after growing by nearly 11 square miles in a day, according to a Sequoia National Forest statement. Just 2% of the fire was contained.” CBS stated, “Many had to evacuate and thousands of locals were near the path of the wildfires.”
“To the north in Sequoia National Park, two fires which were ignited by lightning and then merged covered more than 73 square miles after experiencing large growth during the weekend. The KNP Complex was 8% contained, according to a statement from Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, which have both been forced to close due to the wildfires,” CBS added, trying to get all the information about the wildfires as possible.
“Over the past year, wildfires have burned millions of acres across California and other Western states, destroying hundreds of giant sequoias, redwoods and more than one million Joshua trees,” The New York Times reported. Looking over these situations, it’s easy to see that these wildfires are disastrous and can threaten a lot of people's safety.
Recently, California has tried to protect their biggest trees, one being the General Sherman Tree, marked to be the largest in the world by volume.
“At 52,508 cubic feet, according to the National Park Service. It stands at 275 feet and has a circumference of 103 feet at ground level,” NPR reported.
As the wildfires ruin the land and we go through many challenges, there are two questions that hang in the air. How can we solve this and is there a way?
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Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks have not been vaccinated yet
By Mia R.
April 9, 2021
In March 2020 Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks tested positive for Covid. They were one of the very first people to get it with mild symptoms but have not yet gotten the Covid vaccine. Wilson and Hanks explained what all the holdup is for not getting vaccinated: “Imagine being told you are not old enough to get it.”
Wilson explained that she didn't jump at the opportunity to get something put into her body that was not 100 percent accurate. In recent interviews with Wilson and Hanks they said, “We are in line now because so many people are vaccinated and they're opening up to the next tier.” Wilson hints at the fact they waited until more people started to get the shot so they knew there would be no bad effects long term. The more people get vaccinated the more things go back to normal and this couple was hoping that it was safe for everyone before getting it themselves.
Trio of earthquakes in Southern California
By Emma W.
April 9, 2021
According to NBC News, on April 5 in Los Angeles, California there were a total of three earthquakes that happened in the early morning. They were felt throughout all of Southern California, but were mainly located in the Lannox area. However, there have been reports of no damage due to the earthquakes.
The earthquakes started at around 4:15 a.m. and the last earthquake happened at 4:44 a.m. The first was at a magnitude of 2.5, the second one was 3.3 and the last one was 4.0. Many people have reported that the earthquakes were so strong that it woke them from their sleep. There were many small earthquakes throughout the past week, so many are wondering if they will continue on.
Guess who's staying behind bars even longer
By Mary M.
April 9, 2021
On April 4, at the St. Louis Justice Center, inmates broke out of their cells, covered the cameras, started breaking the windows and threw stuff on the street where people were recording and some even cheered them on.
According to the New York Post, “Several inmates held signs out the windows...reading “Free Ace” and “Free LJ.”” They won't be getting free anytime soon after all the disaster they just caused. Nobody got out during all of this.
According to St. Louis’ KSDK, “At 9:30 smoke was pouring out of the broken windows….at 10:20 the inmates were moved away from the windows… then at 11 inmates starting breaking the third floor windows.”
NASA completes first phase in groundbreaking missing, the rest is yet to come
By Dylan R.
April 9, 2021
On Monday, April 5, NASA´s helicopter successfully stayed its first night on Mars. This is astonishing considering that Mars's temperature can go as low as minus 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to The Verge, Teddy Tzanetos, the Ingenuity deputy operations lead said, ¨That was one of the huge, huge achievements that we’ve been looking forward to, and now we can move on to the rest of the mission.¨ The rest of the mission is for the aircraft to be able to fly on Mars.
According to RFI, ¨It will be the first aircraft to attempt powered, controlled flight on another planet.¨
Family looks for closure of women's disappearance after 12 years
By Rose C.
April 9, 2021
Luz Maldonado looks for answers on her daughter Stephanie Rosado’s disappearance. According to NJ News, she was last seen by her roommate on Easter, which fell on April 12, 2009, authorities said. The 26-year-old was reported missing after being last seen going into a vehicle with an unknown driver. Maldonado stated that she last saw her daughter on New Year’s Day 2009.
Maldonado said that her daughter got involved with a “high-risk lifestyle” and was usually never around and only would see her family a couple times. It was reported that human remains were found washed up on the Delaware river after a month of her disappearance.
Chief Medaria Arradondo testifies against Derek Chauvin
By Jon Z.
April 9, 2021
Last June, Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck, restraining him for nine minutes and 29 seconds after being arrested for using a fake $20 bill to buy cigarettes, and nearly a month later Chief Arradondo issued a statement saying “This was murder -- it wasn’t a lack of training.” which is why he fired all four officers a day after Floyd’s death according to NBC News.
Now Chief Arramondo reprimands Chauvin from the witness stand, marking a rare occurance of a police chief testifying against an officer. In these situations police officers tend to have solidarity with one another, and if an officer commits an act of violence or injustice his or her coworkers often don’t step in to help or help with the cover-up. However in this instance, Chauvin and the other three officers seem to be getting justice served to them. The other officers have been charged for “aiding and abetting second degree murder and mansalughter,” and are goin to stand trial in August.
Less restrictions for Covid in N.J.
By Jesse B.
April 9, 2021
New Jersey has lessened their covid travel restrictions.
According to NJ.com, Gov. Phil Murphy said, “New Jersey is no longer advising fully vaccinated individuals who travel domestically to self-quarantine after their trip or to get tested before or after travel.” However you will still have to test if you’re traveling abroad.
According to phillyvoice.com, “Unvaccinated travelers should get tested 1-3 days before their trip and 3-5 days after returning. Travelers from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and Connecticut are exempt from these guidelines.”
Political candidate suspect in murder case
By Malani M.
April 9, 2021
Candidate Steve Panky who ran for governor of Idaho was a suspect in a case of the missing girl Jonelle Matthews death. Police found footprints in the snow that were attempted to be covered up. After that the case started getting more attention in 2019 people found human remains in a pipeline and it was declared to be Matthew’s body. March 27 Pankey was charged with kidnapping and murder. His trial begins on July 12, 2021.
Video games took over this prisoner’s mindset
By Mary M.
March 11, 2021
Two months after escaping prison on Nov. 28, 2020 in Buckinghamshire, Clint Butler got caught when he went out to buy the new “Call Of Duty” video game.
According to pcgamer, “Butler and his companion had been stopped because they clearly turned around and tried to walk away after seeing the police, Butler kicked the officer and attempted to flee.”
Another article by New York Post said, “The fugitive admitted he was carrying marijuana, and allegedly gave police a fake name.”
Cuomo pressured by sexual harassment allegations
By Dylan R.
March 11, 2021
On Sunday, March 7, Governor Andrew Cuomo was called to resign by his own supporters. Lifelong democrats and residents of NY are pressuring Cuomo to retire after a series of allegations against him.
According to Fox News, ¨Cuomo is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and a federal probe into his administration’s tally on COVID-19 deaths tied to nursing homes.¨
According to TheNew York Times, Cuomo stated, “I’m not going to resign because of allegations… There is no way I resign.”
College student dies after hazing accident
By Cassidy Z.
March 11, 2021
On Sunday, March 7 Stone Foltz died of a hazing accident at Bowling Green State University. He was taken to Promedica Toledo Hospital where he was in critical condition for three days before he passed away.
A roommate said that “it's not uncommon for pledges to be given a staggering amount of alcohol”.
The college has strippedthe Pi Kappa Alpha of its status as an official student organization. The police are still investigating the event that mainly caused Stone's death.
Biden orders airstrike in Syria
By Jesse B.
March 11, 2021
Last month, President Biden ordered an airstrike on Syria as retaliation for an, according to NBC, “Iranian-backed militia [...] rocket attack.” According to MSN, that attack was “[OH]n the Erbil International Airport [...] which killed one civilian contractor and wounded several Americans.”
Recently, he called off a second airstrike in fear of hurting Syrian civilians, again according to NBC. Meanwhile, according to MSN, Iran is waiting for President Biden to lift the sanctions imposed by Donald Trump. President Biden has faced much scrutiny from officials and citizens in America and Iran.
Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia takes the next step and signs with IMG models
By Mia R.
March 11, 2021
Natalia, the oldest daughter of Kobe Bryant, signed with IMG Models and announced it on social media, according to Natalia. Vanessa Bryant said Kobe would be happy that his daughter, 18, is pursuing a modeling career. This young woman takes the next step in her life to be creative, expressive, and successful. IMG models represent a lot of celebrities, so Natalia said she is willing to work really hard and is excited to learn some new things along this journey.
The agency announced in February that she had signed with them and made it official. Natalia said she has always been interested in fashion and she's always wanted to model since she can remember. Her mother said she is very proud and could not be happier with these big things her daughter has accomplished.
Thousands of people receive the wrong dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine
By Emma W.
March 11, 2021
On March 1, thousands of people in Oakland, CA received the wrong dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce. Many were worried that they would have to get a booster shot so they would be able to do all the things they’d hoped for by getting the vaccine. Due to problems with the syringes, these people were missing a small amount of the vaccine.
They have stated that they do not need the booster shot because they still received enough. According to the California health officials, the 4,300 people received 0.2 milliliters of the vaccine when they were supposed to receive 0.3 milliliters. This will not be a problem for them and they will shortly be able to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Officer charged with murder
By Malani M.
March 11, 2021
On March 5, officer Bryan Riser was charged for murder and was arrested. He was a 13-year veteran, according to the police department. He was involved with the killings of Liza Sanaez and Albert Douglas. In 2019 a man came forward and told the police that he killed and kidnapped them. On March 10, 2017, Liza’s body was pulled from the Trinity river in Dallas. Bryan has not been booked as of Thursday afternoon.
Harry and Meghan interviewed by Oprah
By Hunter C.
March 11, 2021
On Thursday, March 10, Prince William stated that he and fellow members of the UK Monarchy are in fact “very much not a racist family”, according to AP news.
This claim has broken the family's silence since Prince Harry and wife Meghan, former members of the monarchy and family of William, sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The monarchy has struggled to put an end to accusations after it was said by Harry and Meghan during the interview that the duchess had suffered due to racism and poor treatment from the royal family.
According to ABC News, William had spoken out about the event after questions had been shouted at him during a recent trip to a school located in East London. We also have learned that William and Harry have not spoken since the interview and William stated, “But I will do”.
Death of an inmate is by an overheated cell
By Mary M.
Feb. 5, 2021
44-year old Tommy Lee Rutledge, in the mental health ward at Alabama Department of Corrections, died on Dec 7. His temperature increased dangerously 109 degrees after his cell overheated to 100+ degrees. Earlier that night it had been 31 degrees. He had a tough time with mental illness so the majority of his time was spent in solitary confinement.
According to the Equal Justice Initiative, “The Alabama Department of Corrections declined to answer any specific questions, citing an ongoing investigation into the matter eight weeks after Rutledge's death.”
They also said, “Rutledge's death is not the first heat-related fatality inside Alabama prison walls.” Ten years before Rutledge's death Farron Barksdale's mother was rewarded $75,000 because Barksdale died because of hyperthermia a couple of days after he got shifted to prison. They failed to correctly watch the inmates.
Second grade girl expelled over same-sex crush
By Mia R.
Feb. 5, 2021
Delanie Shelton, a mother in Oklahoma, is searching for a new school to enroll Chloe, her eight year old daughter, in after getting expelled from her Christian school she attended. After being enrolled for seven years, Chloe's mother received a phone call on Jan 21 from the Rejoice Christain School that her daughter had been expelled for telling another female classmate she had a crush on her.
Shelton said her daughter is too young to understand a same-sex relationship fully and should not be shamed by the school for this. Shelton added,“She was crying and just asked me if god still loved her.”
The issue has received a lot of attention and many have said the school should have handled the situation better. Principal Rita Woolf had asked where Chole learned this type of “language.” Shelton responded by saying you see people all over even on TV who are dating the same sex now, its an every day thing and you can’t hide it from anyone.
The most common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
By Emma W.
Feb. 5, 2021
All throughout the world many frontline workers have decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Other people have gotten it as well and they all are facing many similar side effects. With that being said, many people are saying that the second dose of the vaccine has worse side effects than the first.
Many common side effects of the vaccine are fevers, headaches, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, soreness in the injection site, tiredness, and nausea. Some people have no side effects and others have multiple side effects. It all depends on the person and how their body reacts to it. Many have said that the side effects with the second shot are the same just more intense.
Ohio police officer charged with murder
By Mindy T.
Feb. 5, 2021
According to Fox News, Adam Coy, a police officer from Ohio, was charged with murder as of Wednesday, Feb. 3, from a Franklin County Grand Jury, after the December murder of Andre Hill. Besides this, he is also being charged with failure to tell other members that he believed Hill was a threat and failure to use a body camera. On Wednesday night, Mark Collins, his attorney, said that Coy will not be pleading guilty to any of his charges.
On Dec. 22 at 1 a.m. Coy received a non-emergency call along with a few other officers of a car parked in front of a neighbors house that had been running for a while, then had shut off, only to be turned back on again. According to The New York Times, Coy had found Hill in the garage and immediately opened fire. Coy had shot Hill violently 4 times. According to Fox News, there was no audio since Coy did not have his body cam on.
Another thing noticed on the bodycam of other officers was that once Hill was shot he had not been helped at all. The other officers rushed in only to handcuff him, but no one had offered first aid even though he was groaning in pain and bleeding, even though this is the worst Coy has done this is not the first time Coy had been noticed by citizens of the town for being a bit too much, and this time he paid for it. After 19 years of work on the police force they had decided on Dec. 28 that he should be fired.
It is clear that people in politics are trying to solve this situation. For example, after the news of Coy’s charges were released Andrew Ginther, a Democrat who has a goal to make changes to the police department, said, “The indictment does not lessen the pain of his tragic death for Mr. Hill’s loved one, but it's a step towards justice.”
Student needed help with tuition, so prison inmates stepped up
By Malani M. and Mary-Louise M.
Jan. 8, 2021
A student in high school Sy Newson Green goes to an all boys Palma School in Salinas, California. Something happened with his family so they had to use the money he was going to use for his tuition on the issue. A group most people wouldn't expect stepped up and helped him. The inmates from Soledad State Prison worked together and started doing jobs around the prison to earn money. They only got eight cents an hour and they earned about $32,000 over three years.
According to The Washington Post, “Sy graduated and now goes to the Academy of Art and University In San Francisco.” They also reported, “All five men are not out of prison and seem like they are bettering themselves. Only four of the men are now working at the non profit organization to help inmates rebuild their lives.”
Trump’s claims shows a dedication to the presidency but potential negative side when confronted by losing
By Mindy T.
Jan. 8, 2021
On Jan. 4, President Donald Trump [was still trying] to win back votes of the Presidential Debate by repeatedly making states fact-check their electoral votes after losing to Joe Biden. He is refusing to let go of the fact that he lost and move on with his life; he is still desperate to find a way to steal back the election. He doesn’t believe that there was any possible way he could have lost, he doesn’t believe that the election was safe.
According to a CNN article, he said, "By the way, there is no way we lost Georgia, that was a rigged election." Trump’s recent phone call with Georgia’s Secretary of State has left many in America shook. In the audio, he keeps making false claims such as dead people voting; however, according to CNN, there is no evidence to prove that there were ballots voted in any dead person’s name.
Another false claim Trump made during the call was that there were ballots being shredded in Fulton County and that the machines were removed. During a phone call, Trump stated, “We think we found tremendous corruption with the Dominion voting machines.” However again this [may not be] true; according to CNN it has been confirmed that there have not been any ballots shredded. Brad Raffensperger’s general counsel, Ryan Germany, told Trump there was no evidence that the machines were being removed or that there were parts being taken out and replaced.
On Jan. 6 when the Capitol was stormed he went on...television and after stating that they had to leave the Capitol he continued to talk about how he thinks the election was stolen from him. In an article by the Washington Examiner, they used a quote from him which says, “I know your pain. I know your hurt. We had an election stolen from us. It was a landslide election, and everyone knows it - especially the other side. But you have to go home now. We have to have peace.”
Even if he’s [potentially] just acting like a sore loser at least he’s not a quitter and after days of him repeatedly saying that the election had been stolen from him at least that shows he is dedicated.
More deaths than births In South Korea
By Rose C.
Jan. 8, 2021
In South Korea they have out numbered more deaths than births. According to BBC News, “275,800 babies were born last year”; “the births went down 10% from 2019”. And in that year around 307,764 people died. The decline of people has set an alarm in South Korea. Healthcare systems and pensions started to rise, putting the nation's people under pressure. In December 2020, President Moon Jae-In set in a policy sending money to families. It was stated, “Every child born will receive a cash bonus...to help cover expenses.”
The decline in birth rates in South Korea, was aimed at women for struggling to have a balance between their work and in their life. Hyun-gyu Kim was one of the women that faced problems, she always dreamt of having a family of her own. Ms. Kim stated, “It’s expensive to raise a child. The government providing extra money won’t solve our problems.”
Covid makes a bigger outburst
By Michelle F.
Jan. 8, 2021
Reported on Jan. 3, new Covid-19 cases have reached all over the US. “The Covid-19 cases surpassed the number 84 million, including 1,842,967 fatalities.” There have been reports of vaccines that will be effective. COVID-19 also has resulted in job losses in millions and changing the way we work. Many schools across the US have started going virtual, where they only do classes online.
Florida man saves puppy from alligator
By Rose C.
Nov. 25, 2020
A man from Florida was intentionally called a rescuer after saving his 3-month-old puppy from an alligator. Richard Wilbanks was sitting in the sun when he heard his puppy, Gunner, crying in the distance. An alligator from his backyard pond grabbed the puppy and pulled him into the pond. Wilbanks saw that his puppy was in trouble and jumped into the water to rescue him.
Wilbanks then wrestled the alligator and the puppy was able to escape. According to NBC News, Wilbanks said, “Instinct just took over and adrenaline kicked in and I just went right into the water after the gator and Gunner.”
Wilbanks then told WBBH that he only got a few cuts from the rescue, and that Gunner was alive. The alligator from the pond was then removed from Wilbanks’ backyard.
Puerto Rico Policeman Robbed Home Depot
By Malani M. and Mary M.
Nov. 25, 2020
On Monday, Nov. 17, 46-year old Fernando León Berdecía stole from a Home Depot in San Juan. Berdecía was wearing his uniform when he stole goods from Home Depot worth more than $1,300. According to Daily News, Berdecía was “suspended from the force and was released on $10,000 bond.” A court hearing was set for Dec. 2.
UPS truck breaks gas meter; free-flowing gas everywhere
By Dylan R.
Nov. 25, 2020
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, a UPS truck slammed into a home in Colorado Springs. The truck collided with the home puncturing a gas meter.
According to KKTV, “Crews at the scene were working to ‘shore’ up the building and safely handle the damaged gas meter.”
According to a quote obtained by KKTV, L.T Fred Varnell said, “When he was making a delivery the truck did break free, rolled down the hill, went through two steel barriers that protect the gas meters at each town home. It did break the gas meter off at the ground, so we had free flowing gas at that time.”
The focus of the firefighters was to keep the building standing and to prevent it from going up in flames. Fortunately, no one was injured during this accident. The crash is still being looked at. The police can not tell if it was the driver’s fault yet.
Do you remember back in 2016 when a grandmother mistakenly texted a stranger to invite for Thanksgiving?
By Kim C.
Nov. 25, 2020
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton Have spent nearly five Thanksgivings together since the wrong number message. This year has taken them a new turn though as Dench’s husband passed away from coronavirus in April. This year, Dench, Hinton and Hinton's girlfriend had Thanksgiving a week early so that they could all get tested before seeing the rest of their families for actual Thanksgiving, where Lonnie, Denchs’ husband, would be was a picture of him with a lit candle.
"At first it was sad. We had a photo of Lonnie at the table with a candle lit, and we were all shaky in the beginning but it lasted five minutes before we were back to ourselves," Hinton, 21, told CNN. "We just told jokes and stories and shared our memories of Lonnie, so it was amazing."
Suspected 15-year-old arrested for being involved in mall shooting
By Mia R.
Nov. 25, 2020
Eight people were injured in a shooting on Friday at Mayfair Mall in Milwaukee.
Police say that a boy, 15, they arrested had something to do with the shooting and it was planned out. Many others were arrested and the weapon was found at the scene. “The shooter was no longer at Mayfair Mall when Wauwatosa police officers arrived,” Weber said on Friday. He also said that seven adults were injured and one teenager. 75 police officers responded at the scene and it is still under investigation.
Fitness influencer dies of COVID-19
By Hunter C.
Oct. 22, 2020
Fitness influencer Dmitriy Stuzhuk died of COVID-19 after telling his followers it “doesn’t exist.”
“Dmitriy Stuzhuk passed away at the age of 33 after suffering from complications related to coronavirus.” According to E! News, Stuzuk contracted COVID-19 during a trip to Turkey, and he had begun treatment in Ukraine, where he was from. Shortly after his trip had begun, he told sources that he had started to become ill and knew something was not right. After returning home Stuzhuk visited a doctor where they had tested him for many different types of illness and to his surprise, the results had come back positive for COVID-19. Treatments had been prescribed and doctors had insisted that Stuzhuk should be put in the hospital, but Stuzuhk felt more comfortable doing at-home treatments. However, soon after he had been rushed to a hospital due to unconsciousness. This was due to an issue with his cardiovascular system and he died shortly after.
23 Years in prison for stealing hedge clippers and is granted parole
By Mary-Louise M. and Malani M.
Oct. 22, 2020
In 1977, 63-year-old Louisiana man Wayne Bryant stole hedge clippers and was sentenced to life. Although, that wasn't the only reason he was in prison for that long. Bryant has also been granted parole.
“The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld that ruling in a 5-1 descison,” according to CBS.
CBS News also said, “Bryant had four other felony convictions. Attempted armed robbery, possession of goods, attempted forgery of a check and simple burglary.”
CBS also stated that “Bryant's jail time cost taxpayers approximately $518,677.” Bryant had many arrests and a history of drug and alcohol use.
Selena Gomez’s kidney donor trapped on freeway by Trump supporters
By Mia R.
Oct. 22, 2020
Francia Raisa was boxed in by Trump supporters rallying and being violent on a Sunday in Southern California on the 405 freeway according to TMZ.
Raisa posted an Instagram story telling people how these people made her crash and then proceeded to box her in. Raisa was so overwhelmed and scared she started to cry as people started to point, yell and laugh at her for being Mexican American. Raisa mocked Trump's popular motto, sarcastically saying,“Make America great again.” Raisa was disgusted from the incident because what happened would not make America great, it would only make it worse.
New artsy attraction delivers a statement of plastic bags to celebrate the new plastic bag ban in New York
By Kim C.
Oct. 22, 2020
On Oct. 22 the Plastic Bag Sstore will open up. It will be open for three weeks. This attraction is meant to feel like a real grocery store to kinda put a view on what plastic bag waste is doing to our world.
Robin Frohardt is the creator of the plastic bag store. He said, “Because the Plastic Bag Store feels like a regular grocery store, I think the next time you go to a grocery store it might feel like the Plastic Bag Store and that might make you think a little bit about what’s happening to the planet and packaging situations.”
Visitors can browse the Plastic Bag Store in small groups for hour intervals to follow social distancing guidelines and keep the attraction safe.
Asteroid heading towards Earth?
By Dylan R.
Oct. 22, 2020
[Neil deGrasse Tyson wrote on Instagram about an asteroid.]
He stated, “It may buzz-cut on Nov. 2, the day before the presidential election. But it’s not big enough to cause harm. So if the world ends in 2020, it won't be the fault of the universe.”
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is aware of the asteroid and is not worried. They stated the asteroid possesses no danger to earth at all and that it was only the size of a refrigerator.
NASA stated, “It currently has a 0.41% chance of entering our planet’s atmosphere, but if it did, it would disintegrate due to its extremely small size.”
So instead of worrying about the election everyone can watch as the asteroid dust from its disintegration. There is absolutely nothing to worry about.
Texas woman died of Covid while on flight
By Rose C.
Oct. 22, 2020
A woman from Dallas, Texas was confirmed as having COVID-19. Health officials were saying that the woman had other underlying health conditions. The woman was in her 30s and died on the plane after having difficulty breathing. Many airlines, such as American Airlines and United Airlines, are requiring face masks.
The cases in the United States are rising. According to Dallas County Health, In Dallas County they have a total of 90,318 confirmed cases and 1,085 deaths, as of Oct.21. Along with the rising numbers, health officials are telling people that it is unsafe to travel due to the high risks and number of confirmed cases.
School staffer sexually abuses a teen boy
By Mary-Louise M. and Malani M.
Oct. 6, 2020
A 32-year old staffer Courtney Roznowski sexually abused a 16-year old boy and pleaded guilty in Wisconsin.
The teen said, “It's every kid's dream to do a teacher.”
The staffer also told the boy he was “special and deserved special things,” according to people.com. Mrs. Roznowski was sentenced for multiple months. She “also had to write apology letters and had three years of probation. Roznowski had many more punishments including no employment with minors, sobriety and no contact with anyone under the age of 18.” She was not working at the Green Bay School district the time some of the things happened. Therefore, a couple of her charges have been dropped. Roznowski also refused having a sexual relationship with the teen, “but when she was asked to hand over her phone she cried and confessed to the things she did with the teen.”
Presidential debate or foolery?
By Dylan R.
Oct. 6, 2020
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Cleveland, Ohio the first presidential debate occurred. The debate was between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden. The debate was more of an insult war than an actual debate. There was no clear winner during this debate, but it is clear some people were not happy with it. Trump interrupted the whole night, while Biden resorted to some name calling.
According to Bloomberg, “In a statement afterward, the Trump campaign suggested that disorder had been the strategy. ‘President Trump in charge, Biden weak.’” Trump’s strategy was to take control of the debate so that he looked stronger than Biden. During the debate Trump refused to back down once he started talking. There were very few times where Trump sat in silence.
According to BBC News, “Biden called Trump a ‘racist,’ a ‘clown’ and ‘the worst president we've ever had,’ at one point saying, ‘Will you shut up, man?’" Biden remained calm through most of Trump's interruptions until a certain point into the debate. When Biden couldn’t take anymore of Trump’s remarks he resorted to name calling saying things like, “racist” and “clown”. Biden got so heated at one point he started to throw his own opinions out into the debate by saying Trump is “the worst president we’ve ever had.”
While some agree with the tactics from Trump and the insults from Biden, others believe that the debate did nothing to help undecided voters.
Coronavirus death toll hits 1 million
By Rose C.
Oct. 6, 2020
There have been over 1 million coronavirus-associated deaths worldwide since the illness was first reported in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. That’s as many as live in San Jose, Calif.; Volgograd, Russia; or Qom, Iran. At this time, over one million deaths were reported across the globe. The world has been watching as companies race to develop a vaccine and outbreaks at nursing homes and other care facilities added thousands to the death toll.
The one-million milestone was hit on Sept. 28, according to the COVID case tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
A Chaotic Debate and Trump’s Constant Lies
By Mindy T.
Oct. 6, 2020
There have been several news stories coming out to prove that some of the statements made by President Donald Trump at the first 2020 presidential debate were false, inaccurate or exaggerated. One of the news articles that was made by CNN fact-checked every claim he had made and corrected it. For example, Trump had continually shamed Biden for finishing “last in his class.” “Records show he was 76th out of 85 students at Syracuse University's College of Law.” This [may be considered] pretty awful for someone looking to be a leader, but Trump...overemphasized Biden’s flaws like that.
A more serious lie that was made about health care: “You are going to extinguish 180 million people with their private health care that they are very happy with. You're going to socialist medicine," Trump said.
This is false, [according to CNN]. “Biden’s plan is to create a public option, a government-run plan that would be on the Affordable Care Act. He wasn’t planning on getting rid of private insurance.”
There is another article from The New York Times where Trump had intensified his baseless claim on invoking the prospect of a “fraudulent election” thinking that there would be misconduct in the poll for election day. He had then pushed away evidence from Mr. Wallace and Mr. Biden that in-mail voting was completely safe.
News sources like The New York Times described this debate as an ugly melee and chaotic. Biden considered Trump’s behavior as being unpresidential.
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Salem County schools to be regionalized?
By Emily G.
Feb. 21, 2020
New Jersey is a fairly small state, however, regarding education, there are many big disagreements. One of these disagreements is between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney to possibly regionalize many school districts within counties. Salem County, the county that Pennsville is apart of, is particularly in focus because of the lack of students in each school district. When there are less than 1,000 students in a school district, there is about 10% more of a cost per student. Since Salem County has seven schools with less than 1,000 students each, it is clear why there are a lot of controversies about the issue.
Students in Pennsville have contrasting opinions on the matter, with freshman Jay-Lynn McFarlane saying, “[This] would be negative… we [would] need to create a ginormous school to fit everyone, but there’s also fueds between certain towns…” However, freshman Ryan Lamb disagrees, saying that this would be a positive thing for the county.
The issue itself was brought up with Sweeney’s “Path to Progress” plan, which is his plan to better New Jersey’s schools as a whole by making them more efficient, by cutting costs and having more opportunities for students, such as implanting more preschools and better programs for special-needs students. He talks about the importance of merging schools to cut costs by calling out Salem County specifically in an interview with njspotlight.com saying, “I have a school in Salem County that graduates thirteen kids a year. Thirteen.” njspotlight.com has also confirmed that Sweeney has lined up Salem County’s mayors and superintendents to talk about the possibility of consolidating schools. Overall, this issue does not seem to be particularly pressing at the moment, and it may not even happen. Just don’t be surprised if you end up in a huge school with kids from Alloway, Quinton and Salem.
Liu Zhiming and his sacrifice of the one for the many
By Reilly H.
Feb. 21, 2020
China is currently being consumed by the Coronavirus, which rampages throughout the country robbing thousands of their lives. At the time of this article there have already been 2,250 deaths. Chinese doctors have been fiercely searching for the cure that will put out the fuse that threatens to launch this merciless infection into a worldwide epidemic before it's too late. Liu Zhiming was one such doctor who lost his life on Feb. 18 in his attempt to save lives. He was the president of the Wuhan Wuchang Hospital in the Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak. However, according to USA Today, his death will not be in vain, as his colleagues acknowledge his vital contributions in the fight to contain the disease.
Junior Ethan Campbell acknowledges that “one life [can] help a lot more people,” but Liu Zhiming’s sacrifice is going to help thousands.
ICE arrests mother dropping child off at school
By Emily M.
Feb. 21, 2020
On Feb. 17, a South Philadelphia mother "was arrested by ICE agents while dropping her child off at Eliza B. Kirkbride Elementary School." The child apparently was in a Head Start preschool program. It turns out that the mother is also pregnant. According to KYWnewsradio.com, the mother also was a 30-year-old Honduran national who had been ordered out of the United States in May 2012 for immigration violations.
Trump responds to coronavirus
By Dom D.
Feb. 21, 2020
The contagious coronavirus was brought to President Trump's attention. When he gets news like this he usually explains what he has to explain about the bad news. This time he ignored the topic and set it aside as he was hearing about it.
Trump seems to not care about the virus. There are a lot of people saying that they cannot see Trump ever caring about it unless it gets to America. Trump likes to worry about the things happening in America. He doesn't want to help anybody outside the country unless they really need it. He was interviewed about the Ebola virus when it was around and the interviewers said it was like talking to a brick wall.
“Build a wall around the hospital,” said sophomore Mike Hall.
To build a wall it would cost money that would be wasted. More and more people will be going into the hospital but no one will come out due to the tragedies that the virus does.
Extremist kills 10 people
By Kyla G.
Feb. 21, 2020
On Feb. 19, 10 people were killed in western Germany, including the suspected shooter. The shootings took place in a hooka lounge.The police had went to the suspected shooter’s house and found him and his dead mother. They found evidence in his apartment that this man was a racist, and even highly possible that he was an extremist. He had written down that he felt certain races should be eliminated. "A terrible evening that will certainly occupy us for a long, long time and we will remember with sadness," says Hanau Mayor Claus Kaminsky, speaking to Bild newspaper.
Coronavirus spreads to U.S.
By Kyle C.
Jan. 31, 2020
As a mysterious virus spreads in Wuhan, China, panic spreads across the U.S. This virus, the coronavirus, was originally only transmitted by animals and not a threat to humans. However, in recent times, the disease is becoming infectious to people. According to The New York Times, 60% of infected individuals die. Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, has been quarantined, leading many to suspect that China is covering up the true scale of the issue.
Due to this death toll and potential seriousness, the CDC has begun screening any traveler coming from China, and specifically Wuhan. The CDC does not seem to concerned, as they are not observing transmission of this disease in U.S. towns, yet.
On the other hand, Germany and Japan have reported their first cases, as more first world countries are getting affected by this mystery illness. This means that countries around the world are responsible for limiting the spread of this illness and minimizing the death toll. A Japanese citizen was diagnosed, becoming the sixth person in Japan to be diagnosed. This is rather unfortunate, as he is a man in his 60s.
The fact that the disease is spreading so fast has some people concerned even in Pennsville Memorial High school. Sophomore Ryan Morris thinks there is a threat to the United States.
Morris said when asked if the United States is at risk, “They did not catch it in time and some Chinese people made it to the United States.”
As of Jan. 31, the total number of deaths associated with coronavirus has passed 200, and the United States has 241 confirmed cases.
New York illustrator passes away
By Shanai M.
Jan. 31, 2020
Jason Polan, a NYC artist who wanted to draw every person in New York passed away on Monday. The cause of his death was cancer. According to Gothamist, a family friend said he was diagnosed with colon cancer last summer.
CNN stated he created a blog back in 2008. “I am trying to draw every person in New York. I will be drawing everyday and posting as frequently as I can. It is possible that I will draw you without knowing it. I draw in Subway stations and museums and restaurants and on street corners. I try not to be in the way when I am drawing or be too noticeable.” By 2015, he had drawn over 30,000 people and has released a book which showed selected sketches.
“I think he wanted to see how unique they are and how they are different,” said Mrs. Dobson.
She expressed how she thinks his art will influence people.
“I hope so because it is very inspiring. He’s trying to do something that no one else had attempted.”
In 2011, when Polan was interviewed, he said, “I know im going to fail, I won’t draw everybody, but I enjoy trying.” He drew a few famous people like Judd Apatow, Zadie Smith, Jon Didion, Sofia Cappola, and Anthony Bourdain.
Sophomore Amar Roberts said, “It is a hard thing to do...I think so because I it’s a cool thing to do. I think creating a blog about this is odd so it was very weird for someone to do it knowing it will be hard.”
Coronavirus becoming worldwide virus
By Alexia L. and Mackenzie M.
Jan. 31, 2020
Coronavirus is an RNA virus which can affect both animals and humans. It started in Wuhan, China the outbreak began Jan 24, 2020. Very little is actually known about this virus but there are seven different types of known coronaviruses. Cases have been found in the US and the following countries; Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Macau, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, France, Canada, Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. Worldwide there have been 5,994 cases in China, 78 in other countries and over 132 deaths. There have not been any reported deaths outside of China. British and American airlines have stopped or reduced incoming and outgoing flights to China.
There has been dome debate throughout twitter and other social platforms weather closing off transportation is a good idea or not. Coronavirus can be passed on through coughs, sneezes, and close personal contact. Animals can also pass on the virus such as cattle, cats, camels and bats can spread the coronavirus, snakes are a possibility. It started from bats and was spread through eating and touching infected animals.
“Most household disinfectants readily kill coronavirus immediately. Room temperature kills coronavirus within 48 hours,” reported Mar Vista.
Symptoms may include: runny nose, headache, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, and just feeling unwell in general. These appear two to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. WHile working to help infected 16 healthcare workers have become infected with the virus. Coronavirus needs to be stopped because you will not know whether you have it or not because of the symptoms being so common.
Coronavirus death tolls increasing
By Devon D.
Jan. 31, 2020
Healthy people are being infected by this mystery disease that has no cure yet. The symptoms for the Coronavirus are just like symptoms for the common cold or the flu. The disease is spreading across the world, and has affected 7,711 and some cases have lead to death, 170 people have been affected and died, as of Jan. 30. Most cases have come from China and from there have spread. Charts have risen within the past few days and are starting to even out, doctors hope that the charts with even out and start to decrease.
This is how some students are responding to the coronavirus.
Freshman Ava Monahan said, “I think that the coronavirus needs to find a cure because over a hundred people have died from this disease.”
This is how another student answered when asked what can we do to prevent the coronavirus from spreading.
Freshman Hailei Parsons said, “Just don't go to China and wash your hands.”
Coronavirus spreading quickly in China
By Kyla G.
Jan. 31, 2020
If you haven’t heard of the coronavirus, it’s time you know how deadly and contagious this disease is. Coronavirus is a respiratory virus that causes pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, body aches, and diarrhea. It is the cause of about 106 deaths so far with over 4,500 people infected in China. The virus has also been found in other countries, including the United States. As of Jan.,21, there were about 6 deaths confirmed and 300 infected in the U.S, exceeding to a scary escalated amount of 213 killed and 9776 infected as of Jan.,31. The numbers of deaths and the spreading of the disease is spreading so fast it is difficult to keep up with the information. Although all transportation was cut off between the food markets between China and the United States, unfortunately, it got here before they could cut off every form of transportation.
Originally only infecting birds and other mammals, it has found its way to humans in an alarming number. The first case of someone infected by the virus was in late December of last year, and has escalated quickly and supposedly started at a market in the city of Wuhan. Vendors legally sold live animals and wildlife.
The virus has caused all ports of transportation to be blocked in almost 20 towns now,including flights, and placing more than 35 million people on lockdown. We are taking as much precaution as we can to keep this virus from spreading any more than it already has, it is a very scary infectious virus that has caused a lot of harm nationally.
6th grader hit by car when attempting to cross the street
By Reilly H.
Jan. 31, 2020
According to 6ABC, on Jan. 21, before the school day could even begin at Pennsville Middle School, a 12-year-old girl was hit when she attempted to cross the street by walking in between two motionless vehicles. When traffic resumed she was caught up in the middle of it, resulting in various injuries, which landed her in a hospital bed at Nemours A.I. duPont Children's Hospital.
Freshman Wayne Couch believes the middle school can improve the safety of its students by increasing the amount of crossing guards watching over them, suggesting that they have more crossing guards on duty during the chaotic morning and afternoon, “so students can cross the street[safely].”
Damage in Puerto Rico is unprecedented in the wake of the recent earthquakes
By Kyle C. and Emily G.
Jan. 10, 2020
An earthquake shocked the inhabitants of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 4:24 a.m. local time, peaking at a whopping 6.4 magnitude. As of this article, one man has died and up to 300,000 homes and businesses are without drinking water. With such staggering numbers, Puerto Rico declared a state of emergency. According to CNN, $130 million in emergency aid has been made available in response to the disaster.
The earthquake comes after a series of about 5.0 magnitude earthquakes that occurred Jan. 6. In a CNN interview with resident Riko Gonalez, it was said that “People [were] afraid to go to bed to then be woken up to worse earthquakes than the day before.”
Damage has been done to tourist attraction Punta Ventana, a natural rock formation. Previously, it looked like a sheet of rock with a hole in it, but now, the strip of rock over the hold has caved in. Damage has also been done to the over 200-year-old church, Inmaculada Concepción.
Many are willing to help with the harm done, including New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, who has redirected people who have been deployed to help with damage done by Hurricane Maria to now help with strengthening the island's power systems in case of other natural disasters and preventing blackouts.
This leaves people to wonder, what causes such frightful and jarring earthquakes? The answer lies in the earth’s crust. What happens is the sections of Earth's crust rub against each other, causing tension. When a large amount of tension is released, it creates a powerful shockwave that shakes the crust and causes a lot of damage.
All of this info begs the question, with Puerto Rico’s proneness to disasters, between earthquakes and hurricanes, why would anybody live there?
Freshman Gregory Walker thinks the answer is simple. Walker stated, “Sure, why not? I’m a risk-taker. I live life on the edge.”
All in all, the tragedies in Puerto Rico are very serious and nothing to take lightly.
The Irwins helping out
By Shanai M.
Jan. 10, 2020
The Irwin family, including the late Steve’s daughter Bindi, are helping out with the recent wildfires in Australia by rescuing animals and taking them to the Australia Zoo hospitals were they are being treated. According to CNN, they have saved over 90,000 animals, some that were injured in the major fires.
The Irwins have stated that they are dedicated to saving many more animals before it is too late. Almost the entire population on koalas have died in the Australian fires, and have become functionally extinct. The fires were reportedly caused by extreme heat, strong winds, and droughts that have been occurring in Australia. Many celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez are donating large amounts of money to help out.
Mrs. Baran expressed how she felt about the situation and what she would do to help.
“I’m certain that they are going to have to use rehabilitation centers to try and get the population back. I would probably send money to help out, but it isn’t controversial, it’s just very sad.” she said.
“It’s probably going to take longer for them to recover from now than the next fire,” Mr. Kille answered.“I would stop burning tires in my backyard and send some money. I think it is a good way for the Irwins to use their fame.”
Australia's fight against Mother Nature
By Alexia L. and Mackenzie M.
Jan. 10, 2020
Australia is facing mass endangerment for the environment, people, and animals caused by wildfires. The fires started in Sept 2019 and are currently still going on putting many people in danger. There are about 136 fires burning and 69 out of them cannot be contained and 67 that can.
According to the Wall Street Journal, “Fire rained down from the formation of pyrocumulonimbus clouds. These produce intense updrafts that suck in so much air that strong winds develop, which can cause a fire to burn hotter and spread.”
2,700 firefighters and 3,000 army reserve forces have been using everything they have to fight the fires. Twitter and other social platforms have been used to spread the word about what is happening in Australia.
Seemingly, fires have been on a decrease. “The fires will continue to burn for months to come, officials say, according to npr.org.
The same thing happened not long ago in California. Over two dozen people have lost their lives and over half a billion animals have been killed in New South Wales. Funds have been created to help rebuild houses, communities, and centers for endangered species.
“Australia's environment minister has said up to 30% of koalas on the New South Wales mid-north coast may have been killed in the country's ongoing bushfire crisis,” according to The Guardian.
Many people are risking their lives to save animals that are hurt or trapped in the fires.
On Jan. 7, ABC news tweeted, “Rain pours in Sydney, Australia, giving residents hope as the region grapples with devastating bushfires.”
This tweet had given many people hope for the region and the fires are still being fought.
Australia fires bring devastation
By Allison H.
Jan. 10, 2020
Where is Australia located? It is located in the southeast of Asia. As you may have heard, Australia is suffering wildfires that have claimed to be caused by humans. The fire has killed 25 people and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. Police are accusing 24 people of deliberately causing bushfires. These wildfires don’t seem like they are going to stop.
More than a billion animals have died as the fire spread and millions of animals are slowly dying from breathing in all that terrible smoke. It is stated that 90% of human population start wildfires. I couldn’t believe it either. We do so many things that we don't know that it affects all of the environment. Do people think about others? Even if it is another species? If I could save all the animals I would.
Although millions of animals were sadly killed there are some that managed to get saved. Volunteers and crews from Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service have been doing what they can to help some of the kangaroos, koalas, lizards, and birds that can be rescued and treated. Ranchers and pet owners have been working to keep the animals in their care secure when possible, but many farm animals have been killed as well. As much as one-third of Australia’s Kangaroo Island has burned so far, with wildlife experts fearing that more than half of the island’s 50,000 koalas have been killed.
The blazes turned skies orange and made breathing the air in Sydney as bad as smoking 37 cigarettes. Those are just the impacts to people. The destruction to the country's land and biodiversity is harder to fathom. Imagine waking up to an orange sky and “snow falling” but when you go and see what it is you see there is really ash falling.
Why did the U.S. assassinate Qasem Soleimani?
By Reilly H.
Jan. 10, 2020
On Jan. 3, at the crack of dawn, the incredibly popular Iranian General Qasem Soleimani — the powerful head of Iran’s Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps — was targeted and successfully terminated by a U.S. airstrike, as according to a statement later released by the Department of Defense. In this same statement, it was insisted that the assanation was intended to prevent “future Iranian attack plans.” President Trump would go on to reaffirm this statement himself by claiming that the strike was intended to “stop a war … not take action to start a war.”
However, ironically enough, many Americans believe that this attack will do the exact opposite of what it was intended to. Among them is Freshman Jace Norton who believes that “it could very possibly lead to [a] war” between the U.S. and Iran.
Devastating bushfires affecting Australian community
By Jillian B. and Kyla G.
Jan. 10, 2020
Devastating bushfires on Dec. 20 in New South Wales, Australia has devastatingly affected the community along with the ecosystem. The bushfires have caused the dairy industries to be affected tremendously for their livestock was killed in the fires. Along with the different industries being affected, thousands of peoples’ homes have been destroyed, which resulted in many people being forced to evacuate. The air quality also declined to the worst Australia has seen from all the smoke the fire created. According to the website The Verge, nearly half a billion animals have died from the fires, with many of their habitats destroyed. Even though the fires are being fought, New South Wales and the ecosystem might be far from savable.
“We would have to plant new things and it can’t do it by itself, there’d be so much ash it’d be hard to grow anything,” said sophomore Dakotah Coulbourn.
Vineland man arrested for threatening officer with knife
By Emily M.
Jan. 10, 2020
According to News12 New Jersey, on Dec. 30 in Vineland, New Jersey, a 48-year-old man named Eric Winter was arrested after being accused of threatening a corrections officer with a knife. He was slumped over inside his car when an off-duty corrections officer attempted to help him when he got out of his car, wielded a knife, and then took off. He currently faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and DUI.
Iran seeks revenge for its dead general
By Ahmet K.
Jan. 10, 2020
Qasem Soleimani was a popular, top Iranian general who had massive control over the Shia Militias in the Middle East. On Jan. 3, he was killed in a missile strike by the United States. And this has caused a tremendous rise in tension between the two countries. Iran has promised to respond and did respond to the killing of their precious general.
Iran has responded to the U.S. by launching more than a dozen missiles to their bases in Iraq. As this tension grows, the already rising oil prices will rise even more now. Turkey has stated that they won’t let the Middle East be thrown in fire. This conflict between U.S. and Iran have escalated tremendously in a very short amount of time. Hopefully it calms down so the world can focus on another really big problem, the fires in Australia.
OK, Boomer
By Kyle C. and Emily G.
Nov. 15, 2019
Baby Boomers are outraged over a new joke created on the social media platform of TikTok. The joke has been used largely by people of Gen-Z, but also by Millenials. Now, when a younger person wants to dismiss someone over the age of 54, all they have to say is, “Ok, boomer.”
The saying itself has grown so popular that even merch is being made about it. Shannon O'Connor, a 19 year old, has made over $10,000 already. In an interview with the New York Times, she has said about the joke, “A lot of [boomers] don’t believe in climate change or don’t believe people can get jobs with dyed hair...we’ll prove you wrong, we’re still going to be successful because the world is changing.”
‘Ok, boomer’ has even been used in court, with Chlöe Swarbrick, a 25-year old member of New Zealand Parliament saying this in response to someone making fun of her speech on climate change.
This joke has emerged with other jokes, such as, “Who’s Joe? Joe mama.” Ok, boomer is unlike “Joe mama” as it is directed towards disrespectfully treating a group of people. However, freshman Hunter Smith disagrees. When asked about the boomer’s reaction, Smith said, “. . . [Boomers] should run away.”
Also, when asked about how he felt about if Boomers should care about this or not, freshman Gregory Walker said, “Yes, and they should fix their ways. They could actually try to understand technology and like, not be scared of the future.”
After vaping, man has to get double-lung transplant
By Reilly H.
Nov. 15, 2019
Because of his continuous vaping, a man managed to damage his lungs so miserably, that he had to undergo a double-lung transplant. It was performed by the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, who believe they are the first to ever perform such a procedure on a patient harmed by the effects of vaping. According to Newser, the hospital itself is holding a press conference on Tuesday to discuss said surgery. Although the patient himself is not attending, he did allow the hospital to use the pictures of his injury to “warn others.”
However, freshman Jace Norton doubts that this will deter others from vaping, stating “that people have seen the same thing before,” and that “it is unlikely they’ll stop now.”
Man attacked by alligator while hunting for hogs
By Emily M.
Nov. 15, 2019
On Saturday, Nov. 9, in Palm Beach County, Florida, a 46-year-old man named James Boyce and his family were hunting for hogs when suddenly, he got attacked by an alligator and nearly lost his leg and his life. His wife was by his side and she did everything to help him until help arrived. Then, Danny McClelland of Jupiter Farms was hunting with his family nearby when he heard a gunshot and a scream. Then shortly after, heard helicopters. He was then admitted to the hospital where he had emergency surgery. After the accident, he decided to never go near an area where alligators are while in the outdoors.
Stocking stuffer from space
By Alexis L. and Mackenzie M.
Nov. 15, 2019
On Oct. 23 an asteroid “the size of the World Trade Center was discovered and may cause mass destruction,” according to snopes.com.
It is expected to enter orbit five days around Christmas or happen within the next 60 days. There is nothing threatening about this, however if anything pushes it off course it could possibly land in the Pacific ocean or off the West coast.
“The asteroid is expected to safely pass by earth at a distance of about 15.19 LD (lunar distance), approximately 3.6 million miles,” according to snopes.com.
Many websites made inaccurate accusations about this directly and clearly heading for Earth, yet it has not taken course directly towards earth. While some believe this will collide with Earth, others believe that this is another undiscovered planet that is smaller than Pluto.
CNN wrote, “Nestled in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an object that may have been overlooked. They believe the asteroid Hygiea should actually be classified as a dwarf planet.”
Although these are good points, Snapes stated that, “NASA has made no such announcement, and Earth is not in danger of being hit by an asteroid around Christmas.”
NASA believes the asteroid will continue on its set course and pass by Earth with no issues.
Turkey invades Syria amidst a Civil War
By Kyle C. and Emily G.
Oct. 18, 2019
A civil war in Syria has been made even more elaborate with the invasion of Turkish forces. The Syrian government, a Kurdish led democratic government and several American backed anti-government militias have ceased fighting to repel the sudden invasion by the Turkish government. With the United States pulling all troops out of the region, the Syrian forces are combining with the Kurdish forces to defeat Turkey and Turkish backed Jihadists (ISIS).
According to The New York Times, the Kurdish people are the largest minority group in Syria and are Syrian citizens. However, they did not support the totalitarianism government that they were living under and protested. The Syrian government did not like this, and so, the war has been raging on for about eight years. The United States is involved because Obama realized that Kurdish people were the best at taking on Islamist extremists and combined forces with them in order to help prevent the extremists.
As the Kurdish people took on the extremists, they took over the land, and in turn, now control land in parts of Syria and Iraq. By Oct. 17, the Syrian government and the Kurdish led democratic government has joined forces to prevent the Turkey government and Jihadists’ raid. The aggression is not random, however. The United States and Turkey believe that the Kurdish government is an extension of a terrorist organization. This organization, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, has been causing havoc and mayhem in Turkish villages and cities for over a decade.
As of Oct. 18, news broke that a cease-fire has been arranged. This end in hostilities is a temporary solution while an agreement is made. This may not be sufficient, as Turkish soldiers are now being accused of violating this agreement. Videos have been released of Turkish soldiers shooting near a Syrian city close to the Turkish border. Turkey is also being accused of using white phosphorus gas, a highly combustible dense gas that can burn skin, clothes and even metal. Some students think there should be more done to end these hostilities.“I think [the UN] should make a border or a buffer state,” said freshman Kollin Baker.
Only time will tell will happen between Turkey, Syria and the Kurdistan led democracy.
10 year old girl dies after being launched off a fair ride
By Reilly H.
Oct. 18, 2019
On Saturday Oct. 12, at the Deerfield Township Harvest Festival, screams of joy quickly became full of fear when a ten year old girl was launched off a ride known as the “Super Sizzler”, dying on a hospital bed later that night. According to NJ.com, police and festival officials are still unsure about who or what exactly caused the tragedy.
This has led many to question the safety of fair rides.
Freshman Jace Norton, for example, was conflicted on whether or not he would still go on fair rides, saying that he “didn’t really feel comfortable anymore” knowing that such a freak accident could occur. Continuing on to say that he felt the Deerfield Township Harvest Festival “should be held accountable [for the death of ten year girl], but not shut down”, figuring that lawsuit would be punishment enough. He also thought that fair rides should undergo more inspections to help prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again.
3 women start fight club between dementia patients
By Alexia L. and Mackenzie M.
Oct. 18, 2019
Three women from Winston Salem, North Carolina ran a fighting club among elderly dementia patients. The women recorded the fights between the patients for their own amusement, one was screaming for help while being choked and the other continued to abuse her.
Some staff were heard saying, “‘stop screaming,’” and others, “‘punch her in the face,”’ said The Washington Post.
Although the patients fought each other the staff started to become violent towards the patients as well as with each other.
The women convinced the patients are to “face class A misdemeanor” which equals 150 days in jail, said The Washington Post.
According to Winston-Salem Journal, in addition to fighting the patients they also neglected their care such as”the residents not receiving their medications for 17 days.” In June 2019 the women were fired after the management became aware of their actions.
NBC news stated, “police said that, ‘no injuries were reported or discovered as a result of the fighting.’”
Additional staff training will be followed ensuring the best care of those who trust Danby House assisted living due to the fact that these women had never received any training.
Elon Musk announces Starship
By Kyle C. and Emily G.
Oct. 4, 2019
During an exclusive event hosted by Elon Musk, it was revealed that his company, SpaceX, is working on a new project called Starship. This rocket could one day send people to the moon and even Mars. According to space.com, the project is currently worth more than $2.6 billion. Even though the rocket has yet to go more than 1,000 feet into the air, Musk has said that the whole thing will be able to orbit Earth in about six months.
The whole reason for founding the company was because Musk wanted to reach Mars. His plan is to make space travel easier than booking a plane ticket. However, we aren’t there yet, and the rocket that SpaceX is currently working on is being built to house 100 passengers and will go into orbit using a reusable rocket. Musk dreams that it will go into orbit several times a day, taking passengers to the moon and back as easily as a trip to the store.
Some people have mixed feelings about going to and exploring Mars. “It is important to know what is around us,” said Jay-Lynn McFarlane, a PMHS freshman.
“I love to go on roller coasters but that’s because I know they’ve tested them a million times and had all these engineers work on them. If it hasn’t been tested, I don’t want anything to do with it,” said Mrs. DeLaney.
Nevertheless, no matter what the people feel is right, companies will continue to build rockets intended to go to Mars, as that seems to be the next step in space.
Photographer of the Year competition
By Mackenzie M.
Oct. 4, 2019
The shortlist of the top 10 finalists for the 2019 Photographer of the Year competition have been selected. This years theme is Wildlife or showcasings of the natural wild. Each photographer has captured something different in each of their pictures. Whether it be various forms of struggles to survive or the beauty of nature. Both professional and amateur photos have submitted each of the 55 years running. One photographer catches “a curious young grey whale moves toward a stray pair of hands reaching down from a tourist boat,” according to cnn.com.
Another captures a gentoo penguin while it “flees for its life as a snarling leopard seal bursts out of the water,” cnn.com stated.
The final winners will be released on Oct. 15. Later, the winner will be displayed on Oct. 18 it will then later be showcased in an international tour.
DEA allowed huge growth in painkillers
By Alexia L.
Oct. 4, 2019
Opioid overdoses have increased because of the growth of manufacturing painkillers.
According to The Washington Post , “Overdose rose by an average of eight percent from 1999-2013 and by a staggering 71 percent from 2013 to 2017.”
So that means that there was a growth in manufacturing painkillers. Most people who are manufacturing the painkillers don’t even have a licence.
According to The Washington Post, “the DEA did not conduct pre-licensing investigations of Doctors, Pharmacist, Dentist, and other individuals who handled narcotics, instead of relying on them to voluntarily disclose relavant information, including past criminal activity.”
Woman is caught on video, breaking into a lion exhibit and taunting it
By Reilly H.
Oct. 4, 2019
A woman visiting the Bronx Zoo has been caught on video climbing into a lion enclosure, taunting the wild animal after making it inside. She made various gestures toward it, even going as far as to break down into a little dance in front of it as it watched, motionless. People within the crowd surrounding the exhibit were also stunned and shocked at this behavior.
This also stunned Ethan Campbell, a PMHS junior, who said that he felt that the lady in the video was “stupid” for breaking into a lion enclosure. He went on to explain that if he had been at the zoo that day, he “would’ve told somebody.” He also thought that the lady deserved some form of punishment for her absurd actions, going on to explain that he felt she should go to jail “for a year” for trespassing.
This might actually happen since, according to NBC News, the New York City Police Department is already investigating a report of criminal trespass.
India bans e-cigarettes and vapes
By Kyle C.
Sept. 20, 2019
On Wednesday, India announced a ban on e-cigarettes and vapes, by companies like Juul. By doing this, India is cutting products to over 100 million adult smokers.
According to Forbes, India has announced a new policy on banning e-cigarettes and vapes. This is bad news for companies like Juul, because India has the second-highest population in the world, behind only China. The fact that the population is so immense makes India a prime marketing target. Vape companies aren’t so happy that over 100 million smokers are no longer able to use their products. Regardless of whether or not they were using their products to quit smoking, this ban is going to cause some controversy.
When asked about the ban, freshman Emily Gratz noted, “Adult smokers would have a harder time quitting.”
This is a common concern with opponents. However, banning this product makes it even harder for children to obtain the item. All in all, India has laid the groundwork for a safer future for kids, but a more difficult recovery from current addicts.
Vaping, a deadly epidemic
By Alexia L. and Mackenzie M.
Sept. 20, 2019
Lately, there have been 380 lung illness cases that have been linked to vaping across 36 states. California man died from vaping, According to Fox News this was “marked second in the state and seventh in the nation.”
Vaping is highly addictive because of an additive in vape called THC. “THC is a chemical found in marijuana which creates the feeling of being high,” according to livescience.com.
Illnesses have been linked to vitamin E that is also found in marajuana as well as some vapes. Additionally, a “Canadian teen had gotten a respiratory illness that links back to vaping,” according to ScientificAmerican.com.
Symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, fever, and vomiting, your lungs may also collapse. According to CNBC News, “1-4 high school students vape or smoke.”
Florida family found dead after weeks of being declared missing
By Reilly H.
Sept. 20, 2019
After several weeks of being deemed missing, the dead bodies of Casei Jones and her four young children are believed to have finally been found, however, detectives are yet to confirm this. Her husband, Micheal Jones Jr. , is now facing charges of second-degree murder, for allegedly being the one to kill his family.
According to “USA Today”, after crashing his vehicle, the man not only revealed to police that his dead wife had been in the back of his van, but he also lead them to the location of what can be assumed to be the dead bodies of his children.
It is believed by detectives investigating the case, that he killed his family ages ago, back in their home in Summerfield, Florida, before eventually moving the bodies to his van and driving them north to Georgia.
Police working on the case, and spectators alike, many all hoping that this horrible man pays the price for his inexcusable actions.
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2018-2019:
More than 30 tornadoes demolish the midwest
By David B. and Mandi P.
May 24, 2019
On Monday, May 20, the Midwest experienced more than 30 tornadoes. Over a short period of time, the tornadoes destroyed homes and inundated towns. Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency, due to the string of severe storms. Flooding was also an issue in Oklahoma where Oklahoma’s department of transportation closed many roads due to safety concerns. Emergency responders desperately rescued people from the storm in which many lives were at risk.
Emergency responders even rescued a man who was pinned underneath a tree, to the disturbance of students at PMHS.
Senior Amber Smith said, “The government should warn people of disasters sooner, so that they can find shelter before harmful weather conditions can cause severe injuries.”
Smith also noted, “Towns should build more storm cellars that are stocked with non-perishables to better protect people from harsh weather.”
Man caught climbing Eiffel Tower
By Vanessa L. and Connor V.
May 24, 2019
On May 20, a unidentified man decided to scale the Eiffel Tower. This man was luckily talked down by rescuers who then handed him over to the authorities.
A lot of people thought the man was climbing the tower just because he wanted to.
Junior Maddi Cole said, “You only live once, do it up.”
Junior Jake Buoncuore said, “ He living his life doing his thing, that's what he wanted to do.”
Junior Alex Pendleton said, “This was probably some kind of bucket list thing.”
Freshman Tyler McDade said, “This guy was crazy and did it because he is crazy.”
A lot of people think this man shouldn't have repercussions for climbing the tower.
Cole said, “The only persons life this man put in danger was himself, what did he do wrong.”
Buoncuore said, “This guy should be put in jail for about 400 days, then released immediately.”
Pendleton said, “The guy was trying to do something he wanted to do, he shouldn't be in trouble.”
McDade said, “He is crazy for doing this but shouldn't be in trouble.”
A baby opens his eyes after being cut from his deceased mother's womb
By Natalia E.
May 23, 2019
A baby finally opened his eyes roughly one month after being cut from his deceased mother's womb.
The baby was hospitalized after forcibly being cut out of his mothers stomach in her final term. It wasn't for a a couple weeks that the baby was identified as the deceased woman's missing child. The baby was taken immediately to the hospital where he counties to fight for his life.
On April 23, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, a 19-year-old wife and pregnant mother, went missing after meeting with a women off of Facebook in order to receive free baby clothes and other items that had yet to be used. It wasn’t for several days that they were able to find Ochoa-Lopez’s body in a garbage can, strangled and her stomach cut open, baby missing. It wasn’t till May 7 that a friend came forward with Ochoa-Lopez’s plans to meet with the women that went on to take her life. From there police as well as Yovany Lopez’s (Ochoa-Lopez’s husband) private investigator moved forward. Three people were arrested and given life sentences upon confessing to the multiple crimes the trio committed.
The baby remained in the ICU and in grave condition still fighting for his life on Sunday May 19 when the he opened his eyes for the first time while being held by his father. Many have come together in support of Lopez and his family as he mourns the loss of his wife and hopes his son will make a full recovery.
Debate over abortion
By Sam B. and Lacey F.
May 23, 2019
On the week of May 13 around eight states set a law of a ban against abortion, according to The New Yorker.
In Alabama doctors who perform abortions could face up to 99 years in prison.
In Mississippi had a 15-week abortion ban last year but now a six-week abortion ban will head to federal court.
Most students at PMHS felt banning abortion is wrong.
Pro-choice sophomore LaShonna Meade said, “Everyone should have their right to have their own choice.”
Sophomore Krysten Henderson said, “It's my body I have my own right I'll do whatever I want with it.”
Pro-choice sophomore Madison Clair said, “Most people don't really have a choice other than going for that choice and I don't think it's right that men are putting that law on women when it's not even their choice or their body.”
Many students at PMHS had similar answers.
Sophomore Meade answered, “I think they're happy because they're weird like that and people don't know how to mind their business.”
Pro-choice sophomore Henderson answered, “More people have opened their eyes to it and shedding light on it.”
Sophomore Clair answered, “I think they're reacting normally as anyone else would because it's not right.”
D-Day anniversary ceremonies will show a rescued boneyard plane
By Zach E.
May 23, 2019
The night before infantry squads hit the beaches on D Day, a C-47 troop carrier filled with paratroopers was flying to the French coast Normandy this plane was leading the beginning of the D-Day invasion. These paratroopers led a distraction to lure the Germans away from the beaches of Normandy. After the dropping of the paratroopers to Normandy we don’t know what happened between the beginning and ending of WWII with the plane but after the war the plane was sold on the civilian market in 1945 and went to many hands, at one time it was painted in a camouflage design similar to many aircraft that flew during the Vietnam War.
A Air Force historian wanted to save the plane when researching the pilot who was credited with leading the C-47 the historian found records from both the military and the FAA to determine the plane was still existing, it was resting at an aviation boneyard in Wisconsin but it was badly corroded and partially disassembled, but all the main parts were there. Soon it was purchased by the Commemorative Air Force in 2015 with the plane rebuilt it made its inaugural flight in February 2018, it will join other vintage planes at 75th anniversary in June which could be the last great commemoration of D-Day to include D-Day veterans in which many are in their 90s.
New Jersey gives $300 million to the Salem nuclear power plant
By Zach E.
April 25, 2019
On April 19 the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities voted and approved $300 million would be given annually to Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. for its needs to keep its three power plants units operating.
In a statement, PSEG said the $300 million will allow it to keep up to 1,500 people employed at the plants and maintain nuclear in New Jersey’s energy mix.
The nuclear power plant provides about 40 percent of the state’s overall electricity generation and with the annual $300 million the electric companies will now charge customers with an extra $0.004 per 1,000 watts an hour, costing the average customer about $31 to $41 per year,
According to the “Press of Atlantic city” the board approved the money, fearing New Jersey would lose a significant portion of its carbon-free energy if PSEG were to shut down the plants.
Loudoun County High School now the first to offer mental health first aid training
By Natalia E.
April 25, 2019
Virginia's Loudoun County Freedom High School became the first high school nationwide to offer mental health first aid training.
The National Council on Behavioral Health paired with Lady Gaga's Born this Way Foundation to select Freedom High School to participate in the teen mental health first aid training pilot program. Mental health is a common struggle in teens and young adults. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness one in five girls struggle with mental health as well as one in ten boys between middle school and high school.
As of this spring the students attending Freedom High are the first in the nation to receive mental health aid training. Freedom High School is one in eight schools chosen to participate in the pilot program. The goal of the program aims to help students to recognize signs of mental health crisis as well as substance abuse problems in others so that they are able to properly approach said person and aid them in getting the help they need. The program is explained is as being a five step plan and is compared to CPR training.
Freedom High may be the First Nationwide but is not the first global wide. The program began in Australia and has since inspired other countries to begin programs like it. The second school to launch a mental health first aid training program is also in Virginia. Charlottesville High School is the second school.
Unhealthy diet equals mental illness?
By Natalia E.
Feb. 27, 2019
Throughout the years researchers have studied the link between diet and mental health. Well in recent studies lead by Jim E. Bamta and his team at Loma Linda University School of Public Health, more evidence was given that links pour diet to mental illness.
Thousands of people took place in the ten year California Health Interview Survey. Those assisting Professor Banta worked alongside Banta to review over 240,000 telephone surveys. The surveys were conducted between 2005-2015. The dataset from the surveys covered many things such as health behaviors and status as well as socio-demographics.
According to Banta his findings matched evidence found in similar studies done in different countries. Most studies like Banta’s came to the same conclusion; poor choice in diet is closely related to mental illness. More specifically according to PsychCentral the study found that the intake of processed grains, high counts of sugar and fried foods are linked to bipolar disorder and depression, as well as other mental illnesses.
After his study Banta told sources, “This and other studies like it could have big implications for treatments in behavioral medicine,” and added, “Perhaps the time has come for us to take a closer look at the role of diet in mental health, because it could be that healthy diet choices contribute to mental health. More research is needed before we can answer definitively, but the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction.”
Nancy Pelosi: The Condescending “Clapback” Queen
By David B. and Mandi P.
Feb. 8, 2019
On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump delivered the third longest State of the Union address in modern history. During an intermission, United States House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi rose from her seat and clapped her hands loudly into the President’s left ear. Directly after doing so, many social media users began making memes which considered Pelosi to be the “Clapback Queen”.
After seeing or hearing about the address, teachers at PMHS gave insight on the long term effects of Nancy Pelosi’s clap.
S.T.E.A.M. teacher Mrs. Yahrling said, “Compared to the things Trump has done, Pelosi’s clap was like dropping an ice cube into a bucket of hot water.”
Whilst bringing up the potential for Trump to respond, Yahrling noted that, “If he chooses to make a big deal out of Pelosi’s clap, he’ll make himself look like an idiot more than he already has during his tenure as President.”
The second state to require public schools to teach disability and LGBTQ+ friendly material: New Jersey
By Natalia E.
Feb. 7, 2019
As of January 31, New Jersey officially became the second state to make it mandatory for public schools to educate students with an LGBTQ+ and disability friendly academic.
Governor Phil Murphy signed a law into effect that teachers must teach more inclusive material to their students. Phil Murphy told CNN he was “honored” to sign a bill that will teach of the influence and affect LGBTQ+ and disabled people have had on the history and progression of the United States.
New Jersey is a second state to do so after California did back in 2011. Though this bill will primarily affect social studies/history and will actively be put into effect in the academic school year of 2020-2021. Despite the fact that the bill went into effect February 1 and the law does not apply to private schools.
According to CNN, the goal of the bill was to open up to a more diverse academic. Aside from creating a more diverse academic but also more accepting and tolerant school atmosphere. The idea was that if teachers were to teach more open material to the up and coming generations that they would be more open-minded both in and out of school.
What is the I.N.F Treaty and why Russia and the U.S. are withdrawing from it
By Zach E.
Feb. 7, 2019
During the 1980s the Russian and the U.S were still in a cold war and during the final year of the Soviet union in the United States and the Union made a treaty over their nuclear missile in that it banned all nuclear and non-nuclear missiles, ground launched cruise missiles with short and medium ranges, and any backup missiles and destroy them as an arms control deal in 1987.
Four years later the Soviet Union fell in 1991 the union broke up but Russia and the U.S kept the treaty until now. On Dec 4, 2018 the United States announced that the Russia was in breach of the I.N.F. treaty and was now going to withdraw from the treaty on Feb 2, now with the country's withdraw Europe and the surrounding areas near Russia could now be back in fear because of Russia’s missiles. But maybe this mean the U.S. and Russia will make a better treaty over there ballistics misslies because of how old this treaty was. With the U.S. withdrawing from the treaty this may restart the 45-year-old Cold War that we had with Russia. For now we will have to wait and see what's is Russia response is to this withdraw.
Unexpected gas leak near the Delaware Bridge
By Victoria C. and Jordyn M.
Nov. 28, 2018
On Nov. 25 the new plant that was built in Delaware that is near the Delaware Memorial Bridge, leaked a gas that could have caused serious injuries to people and a fire.
Senior Jade Berry student at PMHS said, “There's like a lot of issues I have with it, just more of the fact that they got it under control now, they didn't get it under control earlier.”
As some may know traffic on this bridge was horrendous, no one was allowed on the bridge just because police officers and other safety companions were too worried that if they let the drivers on the bridge the gas leak would burst into flames causing the bridge to collapse.
School history teacher Brian Dalzell said, “I knew one person that was stuck there for four hours.” Dalzell was also grateful that he wasn't traveling that night. Dalzell also didn't think it was a big deal that drivers weren't allowed on the bridge. “I figured if it was a real big deal they would've gotten those people out of their cars, they just let them sit there in their cars.
So thankfully no one was hurt and the bridge is still standing. It was still a very surprising night in Pennsville that we hope won't be happening again.
Migrant mother impaled while falling from border fence
By Natalia E.
Nov. 28, 2018
A migrant mother of two suffered from a non lethal impalement due to falling from the Mexico-U.S. border fence Friday Nov. 23 while her children were present.
According to Huffpost, the mother was attempting to scale the fence into the U.S, The area in which she had been on was years old and under construction at the time, repairing the old fencing. Upon falling the rebar wire impaled her. The rebar cut through her buttox and side. The wounds were not deadly.
The 26-year-old woman was found around 8:30p.m.. by Border Patrol. The woman was stabilized on the spot then her and her two toddlers, ages three and five, were rushed to local hospital. Were further treatment was given and the children were given health evaluations. Once the family was ready to be released from the hospital they were released back into the custody of Border Control.
Residents of Troy were "gettin' cheesy"
By Emily C., John S. and Dmitri T.
Nov. 1, 2018
On Saturday, Nov. 18, the second annual Melt n Toast grilled cheese festival took place in Troy, N.Y.
The event featured DJ Trumstar, and had photo booths, along with having several types of grilled cheese sandwiches and beverages. The Melt n Toast website states that the purpose of the event is to showcase what the region has to offer from a culinary standpoint. A ticket is required to enter the event, and tickets start at $30.
While we could not confirm with Versocki whether or not she had planned to expand the festival to other areas such as Pennsville, some Pennsville residents seemed to like the idea.
PMHS junior Brandon Miller said, “I think it would be a great event, that would really bring the community together.”
Apple announces Mac Mini
By Jaden G.
Nov. 1, 2018
On Oct. 30, Apple announced their new product to be released on Nov. 7 starting at $799, the Mac Mini.
The Mac Mini is a small computer tower that connects to a monitor.
When asked if necessary, a couple of people had this to say, “It’s the most affordable Mac out there. I plan on getting one personally because a lot of people don’t realize for that price range, it’s the most affordable way to get a Macintosh desktop computer and the benefits of having something like that is that you can run two operating systems and partition your hardware, for example you can have Microsoft Windows on the same machine that you run Apple’s Macintosh software and partition your hard drive where half can be alligated to eat,” said Mr.Coleman.
“I think that they could just update the old computers because we already have enough computers as is, why don’t we just update the old ones,” said Gabriel Bertles.
Gender gaps in modern society
By David B. and Mandi P.
Nov. 1, 2018
Men and women see different gender gaps in society. This is especially true inside the entertainment industry. In this year alone, movements, such as the Time’s Up and #MeToo, have been trying to make an impact.
Students at PMHS agree with the notion of there being gender gaps in modern society, and in the entertainment industry.
Junior Kayla Pasquale said, “Gender inequality happens all the time, girls for example, are playing basketball and guys are saying girls aren’t capable of playing at the same level.”
Pasquale also noted that, “There are more male roles than female roles, when it comes to movie casting,” and feels that, “When there are female heroines,” she is able to enjoy the movies more, as they are more “relatable.”
The March of Freedom
By Bethany P. and Sydney K.
Oct. 31, 2018
While escaping the violent gangs, a large group of immigrants set off for a walk towards the United States from the North Triangle in Mexico.
All the students from PMHS thought the Trump doesn't have enough time to.
Megan Brennan, sophomore, stated, “I don't, doesn't have the time to, doesn't have enough money to, and shouldn't.”
Sophomore Jenna Issac stated, “He’s not going to have enough time, I don't think he will.”
Renee Carr, sophomore, said, “I don't think he should because our country is a free country and anybody who wants to come in should be aloud to.”
Senior Kaitlyn Fordham began, “He doesn't have enough time to and I don't believe a wall is going to solve any of our problems.”
Some students from PMHS don't think that 5,000 troops can hold all the people back.
Megan Brennan, sophomore, stated, “I think there are way more people trying to get in.”
Sophomore Jenna Issac stated, “It depends on what kind of weapons they have or if they do have any enforcements.”
Renee Carr, sophomore, said,”I don't think so because there are a lot of people who want to come to the U.S. because it's a better place for them.”
Students from PMHS had different opinions on what the U.S. should do about the situation.
Megan Brennan, sophomore, stated, “I think that there definitely needs to be a lot of discussion amongst different leaders, in our country specifically, about how you should handle a large number of people.”
Sophomore Jenna Issac stated, “To hope for the best.”
Renee Carr, sophomore, said,“I think they should not build the wall because they don't know other people’s situations and if they want to come here let them come here.”
Senior Kaitlyn Fordham began, “The U.S. should definitely set up some camps for them to help them go through the process.”
Germany Chancellor will not run for re-election in 2021
By Zach E.
Oct. 31, 2018
On Oct. 29, during a conference Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she will not be running for re-election in 2021.
During the Chancellor party conference Angela Merkel said that she will be finishing her term as chancellor until 2021 in which she will not run for re-election for her party and said, “The time has come to open a new chapter.”
According to the New York Times and the Washington Post one of the main reasons why she will be stepping down is that her party the ‘Christian Democratic Union’ has been on the losing side in their regional elections and that the chancellor has ruled over Germany for 13 years.
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel has done many things to shape Germany since 2005 to what it is today with her being head of state for the European Union and doing many thing for the EU and being her party chairman since 2000 she will be remembered for what she did as once being dubbed the Queen of Germany and the Empress of Europe.
Trump Administration aiming to redefine “Sex” legally, therefore defining ‘Transgender’ out of existence
By Natalia E.
Oct. 31, 2018
Due to Trump's Administration ‘Transgender’ Could be defined out of existence. According to the New York Times, The Trump Administration is working towards giving a legal definition to sex, “a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth.”
The Trump administration’s proposal completely undermines the Obama administration and federal agencies previous efforts to side with people whom are transgender and gender-nonconforming. The Trump administration is aiming to redefine “sex” under the Title XI. Title XI states that no one shall be discriminated based on sex. Trump's new definition for sex will in short eliminate the government's recognition and protection of roughly one and a half million American citizens.
CNN stated that as a result of Trump’s efforts gender-nonconforming and transgender people are left without protection from discrimination and are vulnerable to bullying and harassment. The new definition of “sex” will take away protection that Transgender and nonconforming people previously had, which in term makes finding work, education, getting health insurance and living everyday life much more difficult in the aspect of being treated equally and fairly.
Some people are fearful of what’s to come for the transgender community but millions have taken to social media showing their support to the trans and LGBTQ+ community using the hashtag #WontBeErased.
Stafford County model student left alone and vulnerable during schoolwide safety drill for being transgender
By Natalia E.
Oct. 12, 2018
A transgender girl was asked to sit away from her peers during a middle school shooting safety drill in late September. Teachers from a Stafford County middle school in Virginia had the unidentified model student sit in the gym with a teacher rather than with her peers in either of the locker rooms until they decided to have her sit next to the doors to the locker room hall in order to keep her fellow students safe.
According to Equality Stafford, who was the first to release the story stated that, Stafford County middle school in Virginia called for a lockdown drill, which are now designed solely for school shootings. Students who were in PE at the time were direct into the connected locker rooms and bathrooms. Well one student was asked to stay back while the teachers debated which locker room would be most appropriate for the unidentified transgender student. They then kept her from both locker rooms because the teachers in charge deemed it unsafe to the child's peers to be in either. The teachers then argued as to where they could place her in order to keep her peers safe.
Their first choice was to have her sit alone in the empty gymnasium with a teacher. The teachers then went on to realize it was still putting the girls fellow students in danger. After even more arguing they decided to have her sit alone in the hallway that lead to the locker room next to the doors. After the story went public it sparked attention from parents, peers, neighbors and the LGBTQ+ rights group Equality Stafford.
The school released a single statement publically where Sherrie Johnson, the schools spokeswoman said, “Stafford County Public Schools does not comment on individual student incidents to avoid divulging confidential information. However, the new superintendent has requested a review of all protocols and procedures to ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect. We take such matters very seriously and they will be addressed. The welfare of all students is of the utmost importance for SCPS." Johnson then went onto say that they were reviewing their safety procedures as well as policies and practices.
Groups gathered and planned to protest at the bored meeting held on October 9. Equality Stafford reached out on social meeting calling for people to attend the board meeting in support of the young girl. Their hopes was to ensure that no other student would ever be treated in such ways or put in the same dangerous situation.
Sears is preparing for bankruptcy
By Zach E.
Oct. 12, 2018
On Oct. 10, Sears the retail store announced is set to close very soon. With over $134 Million in debt Sears has started going into bankruptcy. Sears hasn't made a profit since 2010 and now is trying to approach several banks to help them with their bankruptcy. Sear has tried many times to relieve their debt like with pairing with Amazon to sell their electronic appliances online and selling off their major brands including their other stores like Kmart. Selling the rest of their brands could save them from bankruptcy for at least for two months. A good reason why Sears is so much in debt is, according to NBC, because Sears hasn't made a dime since 2010. Sears a leading retail store is going into bankruptcy and this may cause them to close their doors for good.
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William and Kate welcome their third child
By Paige T.
April 26, 2018
On Monday, April 23, Duchess Kate Middleton went into labor with her third child. She gave birth at 11:01 a.m. to a son weighing eight pounds and seven ounces.
That night, seven hours later, Kate arrived outside of the Kensington Palace to take pictures with her child and husband, Prince William. Although the princess came back from the hospital so quickly she had makeup on, hair styled and was dressed in a red dress, paying tribute to Princess Diana.
William left Kate so that he could pick up their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. They went inside the palace and did not pose for a family picture.
Concerns for the princess after her birth are high, but Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a GMA medical correspondent, put these to rest. “Leaving the hospital so soon after giving birth is safe as long as there is proper support at home,” according to ABC News. William is reported to have taken paternal leave to help Kate with the children.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all smiles while they welcome their baby boy into the family.
Aftermath of the Waffle House shooting
By Alyse W.
April 26, 2018
On Monday, April 23, Travis Reinking was arrested by the Nashville police. He was accused of killing four people with an AR-15-style rifle at a Waffle House in Antioch, southeast of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Around a mile from the murder scene he was found by the police in the woods behind a construction site and immediately surrendered, according to The Washington Post.
He was then taken to the hospital after his arrest and was brought later that day at the Hill Detention Center on four counts of criminal homicide. Reinking requested a lawyer but refused to answer any questions or make a statement, according to a spokesman of the Metropolitan Nashville police department. His motive is still unclear. Reinking’s bond was set at $500,000 for each homicide count, which equals to $2 million.
Throughout his lifetime he has shown a long list of red flags, many signs on instability have been show and he is no stranger to the police.
“The police should have been able to stop this. They knew that he had a past with them. Since they didn't keep an eye on him it was quite obviously he would eventually act out”, said freshman Paige Terrell.
His firearm license has been revoked years ago, but allegedly he murdered the four victims with a firearm that was previously confiscated by the police. They were given to his father, Jeffrey Reinking, who did not keep his promise of securing the firearms away from Travis and eventually gave the guns back to his son.
A home robot is in development for Amazon
By Chris B., Jen R. and Raiven V.
April 28, 2018
Amazon is working on its first home robot. It is under the name “Vesta” and is being developed by Lab126, the same Amazon R&D center that made the Kindle, Echo, and the Fire Phone. The structure and details about the robot have not been announced to the public yet. People think that this robot will be like a mobile Alexa in a way so that it will be next to a person at all times in a house.
The company is said to be planning to seed devices in employees’ homes by the end of the year. The general public will be able to test a prototype of the robot as early as 2019, according to Bloomberg. The robot will not be the type to go around and do household chores as some people may typically think.
This robot will allow Amazon to have its virtual assistant take on a more personal and helpful role. The CEO of iRobot explains that the robot will be able to map out the household it is in and will be able to understand certain commands if said, according to The Verge.
“Since introducing robots to our fulfillment centers, employees have been able to advance their careers and move into more challenging roles,” said Amazon’s Vice President and Distinguished Engineer of Robotics Brad Porter, according to Forbes.
“Read my kids the @N2KOfficial every morning. There was an article about @amazon coming out with Home Robots. First question from my son “Can they do my homework??” 😬,” said @tracywolfson via Twitter.
Headling Missing
By Lanie N. and Dan W.
April 28, 2018
On Monday, April 23, it was announced by Mexican authorities that three Mexican students from Guadalajara were beaten to death, followed by having their bodies dissolved in acid, according to NBC News. These three students went missing last month. They were all last seen on March 19 before they disappeared. Police currently have eight suspects; two have been arrested and six have been issued search warrants. It is believed that these suspects are a part of Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
This is not the only problem with kidnapping in Mexico. As of Feb. 28, 5,000 people have been reported missing in Jalisco, the city where the three students went missing. It was also recorded that 36% of all the people missing are in between the ages 16-28, according to NBC News.
History teacher Mr. Dalzell said, “I think the US government should destroy the drug cartels and install a government in Mexico that actually protects the rights of citizens.”
Junior Renee Ridgeway said, “Americans should put time and resources in to helping them.”
Infant killed by dog in Germany
By Alyse W.
April 12, 2018
On April 10 in Bad Koenig, about 45 kilometers (28 miles) southeast of Frankfurt, the seven-month-old was bitten in the head by the family's dog. The reasoning of the dogs attack was unclear, according to ABC News. Authorities took the dog to the animal shelter where it was found to be aggressive. The boy’s father immediately took the young boy to the hospital where his condition was initially stable but he then died in the evening.
“I would not blame the parents, I really think it was just a freak accident and I wasn't told what the circumstances were or what the child was doing when attacked," said sophomore Daniel Wyshinski.
Hesse police stated that the breed of the dog was unclear. It appeared to be a mix including the Staffordshire terrier. All 16 of Germany's states have different rules for owning certain dog breeds. Pit bull terriers, Bull terriers and Staffordshire terriers are the three main breeds that require a special license to own.
There are no survivors after a single engine Arizona plane crash
By Carly W.
April 12, 2018
Around 9 p.m. on April 9, six passengers aboard the Piper PA24 were tragically killed when the plane crashed and exploded, moments after takeoff. According to USA Today, the single engine plane had just taken off from Scottsdale Airport when it malfunctioned. The plane landed on The Champions course at the TPC Stadium Course. The Champion course hosts the annual Phoenix Open Golf Tournament. The course is also a few feet from the airports northern tip.
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board blocked off part of the golf course on the morning of March 10, while they investigated. Authorities at the scene say that it is not yet clear what caused the plane crash, or where the plane was headed. The identities of the victims are also not being released.
Versace King told The Arizona Republic that he watched as the plane left the airport and then heard what sounded like a stalling sound in the air seconds before it crashed into the golf course with a loud explosion.
Mike Escherich, a senior at PMHS, thinks that the plane crash is not the pilot’s fault. He said, “I think it was just engine failure.” He also believes that the company should be sued by the victims’ families for not doing a safety check before takeoff. He said, “I think the company should pay for their funerals.”
Bus crash kills junior hockey team
By Lanie N. and Dan W.
April 12, 2018
Late Friday, April 6, a small Canadian town is left mourning after a semi-truck slammed into a bus full of passengers. According to CBSNews, 15 hockey players were killed and 14 injured. The bus had 29 passengers including the bus driver. The hockey team was on their way to a game when this incident happened. The youngest to pass was only 16 years old and the oldest was 21. Among two of the killed were coaches.
The truck driver who ran into the bus was initially detained by the police. He was soon after released and was offered mental health assistance. The cause of why the truck ran into the bus will go unsolved for months.
15-year-old Tori Kehnast said, “I think the [truck] driver should have some sort of penalty.”
History teacher Mr. Dalzell said, “I think it’s always a risk to walk out your door in the morning. This stuff happens. We should impose new laws and make sure truck drivers are safe on the roadways.”
Syrian chemical attack
By Ryan T.
April 12, 2018
On April 7, a gigantic cloud of weaponized chemicals had been set off in the suburban area of the rebel held Duoma, east of Damascus. Dozens of civilians, including women and children, had choked to death in moments after the detonation of the weapon. Multiple support groups in Syria are accusing the Regime of President Bashar Al-Assad for conducting this attack on the neighborhood.
Support groups have found at least 42 people dead inside their homes. Anti-government activists have posted videos all over the internet of footage of dead men women and children sprawled out on the floor, foam coming out of their mouth. Floods of patients with burning eyes and breathing problems had streamed into clinics and hospitals seeking care from the attack’s after effects.
United States President Trump tweeted shortly after news had spread:
“Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making it completely inaccessible to outside world. President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price…” He blamed Russian President Putin and the Nation of Iran for backing President Assad, calling him an “Animal”. White House officials have not ruled out military action for this attack, although President Trump earlier in the week stated that he wanted to remove the US military presence from Syria.
“The Assad regime and its backers must be held accountable, and any further attacks prevented immediately,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement from the Office of the Spokesperson aimed at Russia, according the New York Times. She then noted the April 2017 sarin gas attack in Northwestern Syria, and how both the United States and the United Nations had accused the Syrian government of committing the act. This is the 73rd recorded use of chemical weapons used in Syria since the start of the civil war in 2012. The Syrian government has shown great reluctance in disintegrating their chemical weapons stock from their arsenal.
Syrian collaborators, Russia and Iran, have since denied that the attacks were committed by the Assad Regime. Casualty reports continue to rise as the attack affects people with breathing problems and other health disabilities. As looming tensions of hostile retaliation rise from the United Nations and the United States, things will continue to unfold and we will see what road our world travels down.
Bill Cosby accusations increase, woman appears to protest at his court hearing
By Chris B., Jen R. and Raiven V.
April 12, 2018
On Monday morning, April 9, it was revealed that Bill Cosby paid his accuser, Andrea Constand, to be quiet about his sexual assault that happened in 2005. It is said that he paid her about $3.38 million so she could not say anything about the assault.
Cosby and Constand worked together and she accuses Cosby of drugging and molesting her when she came over to his house outside of Philadelphia in 2004, according to The New York Times.
"This case is about betrayal, and that betrayal leading to the sexual assault of a woman named Andrea Constand," says Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele in his opening statement.
As Mr. Cosby was making his way to the courthouse, his entry was interrupted by a topless woman with names of women who accused Cosby of sexual assaults. Various feminine words were written in marker across her upper body, according to The New York Times. The woman was eventually identified as Nicolle Rochelle, who also worked with Cosby on “The Cosby Show.”
“I wanted to get as close to him as possible without touching him,” Rochelle said. “It was a peaceful demonstration but I wanted him to feel uncomfortable.”
Lindsay Buckingham leaves Fleetwood Mac
By B. H.
April 12, 2018
A representative for Fleetwood Mac released a statement saying that “Lindsey Buckingham will not be performing with the band on this tour,” and that the band “wishes Lindsey the best.”
The band was formed in 1967 and has since released a number of albums and gone through several changes with their music and the people involved with it. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, where “members of both versions went in with it, notably co-founder Peter Green,” says NBC News.
CNN says that a “close source” to the band told them that “the split was ‘over musical differences regarding the tour,’” but no other information on the situation has been released.
Buckingham is known for being the band’s lead guitarist for a good duration of the band’s time, and for writing popular songs such as “Go Your Own Way,” the lead single from the album, “Rumours” (1977).
NBC also said that Rolling Stone and Variety, “without naming their sources,” reported that the band had fired Buckingham. NBC feels that this is a “not-implausible development” due to the band’s rocky history.
Sesame Place is now autism certified
By Madison F. and Paige T.
April 6, 2018
Sesame Place, a Sesame Street themed theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, is the world's first autism certified theme park. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards granted them this title on April 2, which is World Autism Day.
In a Facebook post the theme park said, “It’s our goal to provide every family with an enjoyable and memorable visit, and we are proud to offer specialized services to guests with autism and other special needs.”
Sesame Place has many attractions as well as parade viewing spots that are fit for autistic kids. They have quiet spots and rooms to relax and headphones that make the surroundings quieter. All of this is to help the guests feel more comfortable and relaxed.
In order to be considered a certified Autism Center, “80 percent of the parks employees [had to] receive training on sensory awareness, social skills, emotional awareness, and more.”
Sesame Place will reopen for the season on April 28.
MLK: 50 Year Assassination Anniversary
By Lanie N. and Dan W.
April 6, 2018
Tuesday, April 4 marked the 50 year anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. He was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968. In honor of the late activist, there was a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
According to CNN, the mayor of D.C. spoke at the ceremony, saying “he changed the world forever.” Marchers walked silently in memory of him at the memorial for the ACT to End Racism.
Teacher Brian Dalzell thinks that the world would be very different if MLK had not did what he had done, saying “the only other leader of the black community was Malcolm X, who supported segregated societies.”
Freshman Dasyn Weber said, “I think he still has a little bit [of influence today], but not as much as he used to.”
Mother of teen criminal arrested
By Alyse W.
April 6, 2018
Tonya Couch, the mother of Ethan Couch, the ‘affluenza teen’, was put in jail on March 28 for violating her probation. She was brought to the Tarrant County Jail in Texas for failing a urinalysis test, a county official told Fox News. It was not clear what caused the failure of the urinary test.
In June of 2017 Couch violated her bond by drinking alcohol. She is currently facing charges due to helping her son Ethan escape the country while he was on probation in 2015. Couch and her son fled to Mexico just after Ethan was filmed during a party while drinking alcohol, which was a violation of his probation.
“This is absurd, I would never go great lengths like this in order to protect my child who in is the wrong”, stated sophomore Daniel Wyshinski.
The police tracked the two down by tracing their cell phone when they tried to order Dominos pizza in Puerto Vallarta, according to Fox News. They are now both going to be serving an unknown amount of time in the Tarrant County Jail.
Facebook Live shooting
By Dalton D., Dasyn W. and Ben Y.
April 6, 2018
On April 1 a woman named Cassandra Damper shot and nearly killed Devyn Holmes.
The two and another man were playing with a firearm on Facebook Live when she loaded the gun and pointed it at Holmes, shooting him in the head and injuring him severely, according to Chron.com.
Damper faced a judge and was charged with tampering with evidence, she will appear in court again and will further be charged. Even though it was said to be an accident many people believe she should still be charged and jailed for the situation.
“She should be in jail and she should stay in jail,” said sophomore Maddie Halter.
Sophomore Dakota Tilton's opinion was “she should be punished and get five years in prison.”
NJ man shot over PlayStation
By Carly W.
April 6, 2018
On March 24, a man was found bound up and shot at least seven times near the banks of Assunpink Creek in Hamilton Township, quoted investigators on the scene, according to nj.com.
Rufus Thompson, 29, was arrested at his friends house on March 31, and was charged with murder, robbery, kidnapping, and weapon offenses for the death of Danny Diaz-Delgado.
Danny Diaz-Delgado’s body had been found near the banks of Assunpink Creek, in Hamilton Township on March 24. Investigators reported that his hands were tied behind his back with a black electrical cord and pink duct tape was wrapped around his face. He had been shot seven times in the head, torso and legs.
Prior to his death, Diaz-Delgado was attempting to purchase a PlayStation gaming system that Thompson had posted on social media. He was purchasing the PlayStation for one of his 12 siblings. It is believed by investigators that Thompson had tortured Diaz-Delgado in an attempt to get more money from him. Diaz-Delgado’s bank card was used after his death. It appeared that three withdrawals were made from his bank account for $240, $500 and $200. Thompson appeared to brag about stealing the cash on Facebook, he posted images of $240, mostly in 20s.
Detectives found a roll of pink duct tape, a TV with a cut power cord and an empty PS4 box in Thompson’s house. Diaz-Delgado was highly involved with the youth ministry at his church, while he studied engineering at Mercer County Community College.
Noelle Vandersteur, a student at PMHS, believes “This story exemplifies how dangerous society has become. People can not leave their house anymore without the fears that arise from stories like this. Everyone needs to be more cautious to prevent trouble in their everyday lives.”
Howard University Hullabaloo
By Natalie S. and Ryan T.
April 6, 2018
Howard University is a historically black private college in Washington D.C. On March 29, the students of Howard took over and shut down the administration building after employees stole almost $1 million in financial aid.
One of the Howard University students, Tyrone Hankerson Jr., has been accused of stealing $429,000 in financial aid funds. He was seen on social media dressing in designer clothing, fur coats, and fancy brand handbags. “I saved money so that I could buy the things I like because I’m into lifestyle and fashion. I had a blog and a social media presence where I was pushing that individual brand,” Hankerson told PEOPLE magazine.
“He’s clearly innocent. He didn’t do anything illegal,” Walker said about his client. “It’s not what it looks like … he has fine taste.”
Six other employees have been fired in relation to the ‘double dipping’, said Washington D.C attorney James Walker, who was called upon by Hankerson to aid him in this scandal.
On March 29, students flooded and took over the administration building. They have locked the doors, hung up signs saying “This building is closed,” and are refusing to let anyone without a student ID in. One clip went viral, of the students loudly playing the Rihanna song ‘B**** Better Have My Money’. They have released nine demands to have them to vacate the building, to which the board has agreed to the first of, according to ‘The Grio’. These include, in order,
Housing for students under the age of 21, and an extension of the deadline for fall housing deposit to May 1;
A freezing and recalculation of tuition costs;
To require one sexual education class to fight rape culture and the access to rape kits at Howard University Hospital;
An implementation of grievance policies against staff;
More counsellors and exemption for absences due to mental health;
The disarming of campus officers and a committee of students, staff, and off campus representatives as a preventative measure to police violence.
For HU to provide aid in the food crisis of the LeDroit Shaw community.
The resignation of President Wayne A.I. Frederick and the Executive Committee of Board Trustees;
And the board to follow a democratic stance, allowing the students to have input.
Though only one of the students’ demands have been met, they show no sign of vacating the building until all have been met. According to CNN, the Howard University Alumni Association have had comment expressing their support for school President Frederick and the board of trustees. The University’s council of Deans has also expressed their support for the administration. Things will continue to play out as either demands are met, or compromises between both parties are made.
Woman opens fire at YouTube HQ
By B. H.
April 6, 2018
On Tuesday, April 3, at 12:46 p.m., a woman opened fire on a YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, CA. Four people were injured, three from gunshot wounds. One gunshot victim was in critical condition, the other two in “fair condition,” according to CNN.
More than 1,100 people work at the YouTube office in San Bruno, said CNN. Enough people were running to escape the gunfire that some people thought it was an earthquake at first, such as Todd Sherman, product manager at YouTube, who said so on his Twitter.
A press release was put out by the San Bruno Police saying that officers “located a deceased female with a gunshot wound that is believed to be self-inflicted.” The woman was identified as 39-year-old Nasim Aghdam. No one else is believed to be involved in the shooting at the time.
According to BBC, Aghdam was “angry over video postings.” Although YouTube has taken down her channels, several videos of hers have been re-uploaded by others showing her anger at YouTube for “censoring” her, as she said in this video. According to her, her videos, which had previously gained a number of views, were now being age-restricted and were losing views.
Several people have addressed the shooting on social media, such as California Senator Dianne Feinstein, who tweeted, “My stomach sinks with yet another active shooter alert. I’m praying for the safety of everyone at YouTube headquarters.”
4 thought to be dead in California helicopter crash
By Chris B., Jen R. and Raiven V.
April 6, 2018
The CH-53E Super Stallion, a Marine helicopter crashed near El Centro at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday during training. The military believed the four crew members on the helicopter died. It is still yet to be confirmed.
The helicopter was with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing out of the Miramar air station in San Diego. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The Miramar station claims that they will release the names of the crew members 24 hours after their families are notified.
The helicopter was the largest one in the American military. Tuesday's crash was the deadliest since the one in Mississippi last July. It killed 15 people, according to ABC News.
“Yeah, it's great when anyone would risk their life for someone else are pretty heroic,” said Gia Kelly, a freshman at PMHS.
“A pilot can't just be like ‘let's crash over here’,” said Christina Dooley, another freshman at PMHS, agreeing that it was an error in the system.
World’s oldest message found in a bottle
By Chris B., Jen R. and Raiven V.
March 8, 2018
On Jan. 21, the Illman family were driving along Wedge Beach. Mrs. Illman decided to take a walk and pick up some rubble off of the sand. She noticed a bottle on the ground and thought it would be a neat looking item in her house.
Their son’s girlfriend noticed that there was something in the bottle that looked like a rolled up cigarette.
They took the “cigarette” out of the bottle and noticed it was not a cigarette, but in fact a rolled up piece of paper with string around it.
The family put it in the oven so that it could dry off. Once dried, they opened it up and found out that it was a note from the German ship called The Paula. The note dates back to June 12, 1886.
“They should give it [to the museum] and let people know that they found something. It’s so old,” said freshman Heather Bell.
“I want something dope in my house. My parents are history freaks so if we see something like that on a hike, we’re keeping it,” said freshman Gia Kelly. “I don’t think people do notes in bottles anymore,” added Kelly.
Fergie's national anthem was not a hit
By Maddie F.
Feb. 22, 2018
Fergie performed a somewhat non-traditional rendition of the national anthem at the 2018 NBA All Star Game on February 18. A lot of people viewed the game and in return, she got a lot of negative feedback.
According to Forbes, “Millions of people, in theory, viewed this performance. Turner Sports said the game drew an average of 7.7 million viewers on TNT.”
She later apologized saying, “I've always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA.”
Many students at PMHS have negative thoughts about her performance.
Freshman Cheyanne Greenwood said that “The performance was bad but really funny.”
Another freshman Jenna Isaac had one word to describe fergies performance: “Oof.” She also said, “It hurt my ears.”
Sophomore Dalton Walsh said, “For as good of a singer that she is, it was unexpected that her performance was that bad.”
Many people are saying that the performance is disrespectful to our country since she changed the song so much.
Jenna Isaac agreed saying “It was disrespectful because it didn't even sound like the same song.”
Freshmen Isabelle Hassler disagreed saying “It wasn't disrespectful, it was just a bad choice.”
When asked if someone else should have been asked to perform, Cheyanne Greenwood said, “No because it was funny.”
Jenna Isaac disagreed. She said she would have rather seen “Anyone who can sing.”
Fergie was upset that her song did not strike the intended tone. In response to the uproar she released a statement. CNN reports that she said, "I love this country and honestly tried my best."
NJ school closed due to social media threat
By Lanie N. and Dan W.
Feb. 22, 2018
On Friday, Feb. 16, Chatham Middle School in NJ was closed due to a “threat” over social media by one of the school’s students that referenced a school shooting. Many of the students and the parents were concerned as they did not want to take any chances because of the recent school shooting that occurred in Florida. The Instagram video was investigated by police and the student who posted it was questioned. It was determined that the video wasn’t a serious threat, according to NJ.com.
“I think we should have more drills for [school shootings] because if we were to have a school shooter in our school right now, nobody would be prepared," said sophomore Kelly Passaro.
“I think it’s right to take precautions, and I think it’s very hard to figure out if a threat is true or not," said Mrs. Haeffner.
Stepmother arrested in missing child case
By Olivia D.
Feb. 22, 2018
On Saturday, Feb. 17, five-year-old Lucas Hernandez went missing from his home in Wichita, Kansas. His 26-year-old stepmother said that he she saw him right before she took a shower and went to sleep. Three hours later she contacted the police.
The police have searched the home and are now using K-9 units as well as going door to door to try and find the missing boy. A tip line led the police to search Chisholm Creek Park, as well as Grove Park, according to The Wichita Eagle.
“We are in shock; he is a sweet little boy and we are concerned for his safety," said Lucas' cousin Kristin Edson to ABC news.
The FBI has sent its Child Action Rapid Deployment team to work with local Wichita police on trying to figure what could have happened and where he could have went. Over 100 officers have been assigned to Lucas’s case. However, because there ARE no signs that he was abducted and didn't just run away, an Amber Alert is not currently being released.
After two straight days of looking for the boy, the search is still being continued. On Monday, they extended their search and are now using horseback, an ATV and a dozen officers on foot. It is said that investigators have also used drones to try and look for him from a different point of view.
A description of Lucas along with what he was last seen in has been released by the police. Whether Lucas was abducted or ran away, his family as well as the people of Wichita and the rest of America are hoping that he will soon make it home safely.
Seventh-grader commits suicide in school
By Alyse W.
Feb. 22, 2018
In the bathroom of Jackson Memorial Middle School in Massillon, Ohio a male seventh-grader shot himself. This incident took place at 7:51 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to USA Today. The high school and middle school were put on lockdown, all four elementary schools were closed and, all of the extracurricular activities were canceled for the day according to the school district’s website.
“This could have easily been prevented by the child's parents and peers," said PMHS sophomore Cameron Wiggins.
Investigators have not determined whether the shooting was intentional or not. They also are unsure if the student was alone at the time of the shooting. Luckily, no other students were injured.
Record snowfall in Chicago
By Madison F.
Feb. 14, 2018
The Windy City is the Snow City this February. It has snowed for nine days straight and broken age old records.
According to abc news, “[Chicago] has already received 18 inches of snow this month, compared with an average of 10 inches.”
Freezing temperatures add to the icy road conditions. With the average temperature below freezing, the snow will not be melting anytime soon. The icy and snowy conditions have also affected the areas airports. The Chicago Tribune reported that “There had been 235 cancelled flights at O’Hare and 264 flights cancelled flights at Midway.”
With the month not even half over, the real question is how much snow will the area get?
A couple and their sunken sailboat
By Alyse W.
Feb. 14, 2018
Nearly a year ago Niki Walsh, 24, and boyfriend Tanner Broadwell, 26, decided that they were tired of working. Their plan was to sell their belongings and set out on ship with their two-year-old pug named Remy to escape the working, fast-pace life they were not cut out to thrive in. It took them almost two years to reach this goal.
“How can we live our lives when we’re working most of the day and you have to pay so much just to live?” said Walsh to New York Post. In order to stop the “terrors” of working all day the couple sold their SUV and their furniture to buy a 49-year-old boat named Lagniappe in Alabama to live on. They set out on their journey off the coast of Southern Florida into the Gulf of Mexico on Feb. 9. Their goal was to reach The Keys. The dreams of the young couple were then crushed once their boat capsized two days into their voyage. Everything they owned was ruined and they were left with $90 and a very adorable pug. They now have a GoFundMe page dedicated to raising money in order to repair the sunken boat or purchase a new one to try again. Currently over $15,525 has been raised by 378 people in five days. Their boat may have sank but their dreams did not.
Weinstein Co. vs. New York State
By Ryan T.
Feb. 14, 2018
New York state is suing the Weinstein Company. Prosecutors are suing the company accusing them of failing to protect staff from Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused by dozens of actresses and staff members of sexual misconduct, rape and harassment. Weinstein has reportedly been committing sexual misconducts since the 1980s and has most of his awards and memberships stripped as a result of his crimes. Weinstein has been accused of up to 84 people of sexual abuse.
The Weinstein Company is accused of multiple counts of failure to protect their staff from Weinstein’s abuse and harassment. Weinstein has been accused of verbal threats aimed at staff members, such as telling employees, "I will kill you" or "I will kill your family." Employing female staff as "wing women" to "accompany [Mr. Weinstein] to events and facilitate [his] sexual conquests.” He has said to have demanded sexual favours in return for career promotion at the studio. According to the BBC, Weinstein required his drivers to "keep condoms and erectile dysfunction injections in the car at all times."
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Weinstein Co. "repeatedly broke New York law by failing to protect its employees from pervasive sexual harassment, intimidation and discrimination" and said that employees should be protected. Schneiderman said, according to Pittsburgh WPXI, that any sale of the company "must ensure that victims will be compensated.” The New York Times and The New Yorker have discovered sexual harassment allegation spanning decades and released them to the public, the Weinstein Co. has fired Weinstein due to these cases.
The number of victims have come forward, revealing past abuse by Weinstein is increasing even today. With aid of the #MeToo movement, victims are more comfortable with coming forward and speaking out about their abuse. Investors who originally planned to buyout the assets of the Weinstein Co. and their catalog of 279 movies and building on New York’s Tribeca originally planned to install a female majority board. Schneiderman said he believed the potential purchasers of the firm would now take into account “the facts we have alleged and now understand they have more on their hands than they initially realized.”
London City Airport closes on Feb. 12 after a WWII bomb is discovered
By Carly W.
Feb. 14, 2018
London City Airport announced that they will be closed Feb. 12 because an unexploded WWII bomb was unearthed a day earlier. Construction workers discovered the bomb in the Thames River near the end of a runway.. London City Airport is an international airport located in the Newham Borough of East London. London City Airport is the fourth 500kg bomb the MoD has dealt with in the last 15 months.
The Royal Navy was called to the scene and confirmed it as a 500 kg (1102 pounds) tapered end shell, measuring approximately 1.5 meters (4.9 feet). “Following the discovery of a World War II ordnance in King George V Dock as part of planned development works, a 214m exclusion zone has been implemented," the airport said in a statement, posted on CNN. The Royal Navy said it plans to tow the bomb by an inflatable craft down the Thames and explode the bomb, underwater, in a vacated stretch of the river. The airport also cancelled all flights, which has affected up to 16,000 passengers. The reopening of the airport is dependent on the removal of the bomb, and the airport is set to resume normal operation on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Dalton Walsh, a student at PMHS, feels that “It’s terrifying that unexploded bombs are still being discovered, but it's for the best that they haven't already exploded."
Noelle Vandestuar, a music student at PMHS, agrees and thinks that “...by finding them and disposing of them the correct way today, lives were probably saved during the war."
New Snapchat update leaves users devastated
By Chris B., Jen R. and Raiven V.
Feb. 14, 2018
Over the weekend, the tech company Snapchat updated their interface without warning. As an app that is popular amongst teens, it’s understandable that there’d be backlash. Stories and chats have been pushed together on the left side, making it inconvenient to keep up with friend’s activities. The app is pushing popular stories on the right side, such as celebrities and magazine articles.
This update has caused many people to hate the app altogether. A person on Change.org made a petition to have Snapchat go back to the old version. Many teens keep Snapchat for the sake of their streaks and will do anything to keep them going. A lot of people lost their streaks because they don't know how the new update works, according to The Daily Beast.
“It sucks, [it] could be a lot better. Don't even get me started on the stories. I don't think they’ll change it back, they'll probably make it worse,” said Aidan Kearney, a freshman.
“I’m so confused about where everything is. I’m so confused where everything is. Everything looks like a jumbled mess to me,” said Kaitlyn Fordham, a junior. “I think they’ll change it back because so many people are complaining about it.”
Earthquake hits Beijing
By S. H.
Feb. 14, 2018
Beijing, China was hit with a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on Monday, Feb. 12, causing people to “flee to the streets in panic,” according to DNA. There were no casualties.
The earthquake’s epicenter was in a part of the city of Langfang, and it shook large buildings, which was the main cause for people’s panic. Though there were no immediate reports of damage, it “quickly became a trending topic” on Chinese social media, according to Outlook. People were praying for a safe holiday season, since Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 16 this year.
Buildings only slightly shook, so even if it did cause worry among citizens, it was nowhere close to the Tangshan earthquake in 1976, which killed over 300,000 people.
According to the China Earthquake Network Center, the epicenter was at a depth of about 20-km, and it hit “at 6:31 p.m. local time”. Besides Langfang, the quake also hit Yongqing County.
California children shackled and chained
By Alyse W.
Jan. 19, 2018
On Sunday, Jan. 14 children ages two to 29 of the Turpin family were found in poor condition in their California home. Each was shackled to either beds or furniture, extremely malnourished.
“The world is so corrupt I am not surprised that something so cruel would be happening,” said freshman Paige Terrell, and sophomore Daniel Wyshinski agreed.
The children all dressed alike even down to their haircuts according to gender. They were also all very pale, almost like they've never seen the sun. The parents, David, 57, and Louise, 49, would line their children up according to age while they took their positions in the front and back of the line for “protective reasons.”
One of the daughters managed to escape the house through a window and called 911 to help her 12 siblings trapped inside, according to CNN. The children are now at medical facilities being treated. The parents have been charged with torture and child endangerment and are scheduled for a court hearing on Thursday, Jan. 18.
NJ governor supports legalized marijuana
By Lanie N. and Dan W.
Jan. 19, 2018
On Tuesday Jan. 16, Phil Murphy was sworn in as New Jersey’s new governor. Murphy said that if he won the election, he would legalize marijuana for recreational use to raise $1.3 billion in tax revenue for New Jersey to get out of debt. He is planning to legalize it in his first 100 days of being in office saying that it is “Full weed ahead”, according to CBS New York.
Sophomore Cameron Wiggins said, “I think it would open up a lot of job opportunities in New Jersey. I think it’s a good decision.”
“I do think it has a good chance of being passed because New Jersey is more democratic," said Mrs. Neff.
Oprah Winfrey for President?
By S. H.
Jan. 10, 2018
On Sunday night, during the Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award, making her the first black woman to receive this award.
The award is given to a person who has made an “outsized impact on entertainment,” according to Variety. To gauge the impact, it had been given to people such as Steven Spielberg, Jodie Foster, Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep, who, as Variety says, “delivered a fiery speech” just the year before.
Winfrey also gave an emotional speech, talking about the #MeToo movement and race. She talked about her childhood, seeing Sidney Poitier, the first black actor to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Lilies of the Field", and how much it meant to her to “see a black man being celebrated like that,” according to CNN. Winfrey also spoke about Recy Taylor, a black woman who was raped by six white men in 1944, and about how there’d be justice for people like her, saying “Their time is up!” in reference to the men who cause these injustices.
After her speech, many people on social media said that it sounded like a political rally, and they were saying that they wanted her to run for president in 2020. It started as a rumor, with the hashtag #Oprah2020 spreading on Twitter, but according to CNN, who reported Monday morning, she is “actively thinking” about running for president. They sourced this information as coming from two of Winfrey’s “close friends,” who remained anonymous.
Rodman as peace envoy to North Korea
By Ryan T.
Dec. 14, 2017
On Dec. 12, former NBA basketball star and friend to North Korean supreme leader Kim
Jong Un, Dennis Rodman announced his want to be an envoy of peace from the United States to North Korea. The United States and North Korea in the recent months have been at each other's necks with threats of nuclear war and military retaliation. The North Koreans have only recently developed a missile capable of hitting the US capitol, Washington D.C. Rodman feels that him being a sort of diplomat will slowly ease tension between the two leaders, Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump, if he had the proper opportunity.
“If I can go back over there … you’ll see me talking to him [Kim], and sitting down and
having dinner, a glass of wine, laughing and doing my thing. I guess things will settle down a bit and everybody can rest at ease,” Rodman said to The Guardian on traveling to North Korea.
“I think a lot of people around the world … want me to go just to see if I can do
something,” Rodman said from experience.
“I’ve been trying to tell Donald [Trump] since day one: ‘Come talk to me, man … I’ll tell
you what the Marshal wants more than anything … It’s not even that much," Rodman said. He feels that tensions can be reduced through playing basketball. He wants to organize a basketball game between the US territory, Guam and North Korea, and it will be played in Beijing. E.J. Calvo, the head of Guam's national basketball team, said in an email to the newspaper that "This possible game would be a great opportunity.” It's obvious that Rodman and his associates are bent on trying to ending the possibility of war between the US and NK, in the way they know best: basketball.
Only time will tell if Rodman is able to pull Kim and Trump away from their “launch” buttons. The world can only hope that these two countries can be pulled together with the rope that their love for their sports. The world sit and wait for more to come and develop, hoping for peace to reign victorious.
Wildfires wreak havoc on SoCal
By Jen R.
Dec. 14, 2017
On Dec. 4, violent wildfires began to ravage through Southern California. The fires made the sky turn an eerie grey and flakes of ash floated through the counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside.
The scene resembles a horror movie. The only two that have been contained have been wildfires Liberty and Little Mountain. Over 100,000 acres have been destroyed and has forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Nine hundred and seventy-two buildings throughout the area have been destroyed, states a report by cdfdata.fire.ca.gov. Firefighters are still trying to desperately to contain the raging Thomas fire and are asking for donations to provide more aid. It has now been named the fifth-largest wildfire in the history of California.
According to CNN, some winds cleared some of the air which made the situation more visible.
Austrian gas plant up in flames
By Chris B.
Dec. 14, 2017
A big blast has rocked a major natural gas hub in Austria, killing one person and injuring at least 18. One unconfirmed report says 60 people injured.
A fire followed the blast which happened at the Baumgarten site, just east of the capital Vienna, near the Slovak border.
“I heard a huge explosion and thought at first it was a plane crash," photographer Tomas Hulik, who lives in a nearby village in Slovakia, told AFP news agency. "Then I saw an immense ball of flame.”
"The installation has been brought under control and operations have been suspended there," said Armin Teichert, spokesman for the operator, Austria's Gas Connect service.
The flow of Russian gas to Europe has dropped, triggering price hikes.
BBC News says, Italy has declared a state of emergency. Gas deliveries to Italy may be reduced due to this incident.
On Twitter, Austrian police said the situation was under control and a technical fault had caused the blast.
How long can humans stay awake?
By LaShonna M.
Dec. 6, 2017
A 17- year-old boy holds the records for staying awake for a total of 11 days, according to Scientific American. An experiment conducted on rats at the University of Chicago reveals that sleep deprivation that continues for two weeks can lead to death. Although they cannot pinpoint exactly what kills you they believe it could be whole body hypermetabolism. Multiple students have stayed up overnight with no sleep.
“I've stayed up for two to three days before,” said sophomore Lacey Steinhauser.
“When I stayed up for a day I felt like crying,” said freshman Paige Terrell.
Scientists are still trying to figure out just how long humans can stay awake and exactly why staying up for too long kills you but for now the question remains unanswered.
ER dilemma caused by a tattoo
By Alyse W.
Dec. 6, 2017
In the emergency room of a University of Miami hospital on Dec. 1 an unconscious man was wheeled in by paramedics. The doctors were about to follow their normal procedure when they noticed the “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo across the 70-year-old man's chest, according to Fox News.
“If I were in this dilemma I would respect the man’s tattoo in fear of getting in legal trouble,”said sophomore Daniel Wyshinski.
But the tattooed requests were not considered valid by the Florida Department of Health and the doctors were unable to locate or contact the man’s family. So, they began giving him fluids and antibiotics. Ethics consultants advised the doctors that the tattoo likely represented his wishes and should have been honored. Officials then found an official copy of the man’s DNR order from the Florida Department of Health. He then died overnight without further lifesaving efforts, the doctors wrote.
North Korea missiles ‘seen by Cathay Pacific Airline crew’
By Lanie N. and Dan W.
Dec. 6, 2017
On Wednesday Nov. 29, the crew of the Cathay Pacific Airlines claimed they saw a missile that North Korea had launched while they were flying over Japan, according to BBC News. The crew on the airplane saw the re-entry of the missile into the earth’s atmosphere. The missile launch raised tension in other countries besides South Korea and the U.S. North Korea had said that this missile was their most powerful missile yet, supposedly being able to reach anywhere in the U.S. Because North Korea does not announce their missile tests like other countries, many airlines are taking into consideration of making areas around North Korea a “no fly zone”. The missile that they launched burned up and broke apart over the sea.
Concerned about the recent missile tests, Mrs. Neff said, “I think that the U.S. needs to do something to get [North Korea] under control before they can do something hurtful.”
“I don’t think there’s a way to stop them. All you can do is really slow them down or try to come to an agreement with them,” said sophomore Cameron Wiggins.
Suspect in New York terror attack in court Tuesday
By S. H.
Nov. 30, 2017
Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, the suspect in the New York terror attack on Oct. 31, was in court Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty.
Saipov was charged with 22 federal charges including the murder of eight people and injuries to a dozen others that occurred when he drove a pickup truck down a bike lane at the World Trade Center. He was arrested when the truck was stopped after hitting a school bus, after which he exited the rental and an officer shot him. Saipov said that he “felt good about what he had done,” according to The Guardian.
After the attack, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that they would use “all lawful tools at our disposal” against terrorism, according to The New York Times.
Saipov reportedly had a limp in the Manhattan courtroom, as he had used a wheelchair back in early November, when he had first been to court. He only spoke once to tell the judge that he could hear the translator, simply saying “yes.” David Patton, his defender, delivered the not guilty plea for his client. Saipov is scheduled for another appearance in court on Jan. 23.
Terror in Manhattan leaves 8 dead
By Xavier S.
Nov. 1, 2017
In lower Manhattan on Oct. 31, all but anything was fine. A terrorist attack happened on Hudson River bike path. It started on Houston Street with the driver, identified as Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov a 29-year-old man. Mr. Saipov rented the truck and he killed eight people and injured almost a dozen victims. Mr. Saipov is from Uzbekistan in central Asia. He has been living in the U.S. since 2010, as we know of. The authorities found a note which had information about who made the attack and it said ISIS. The note was discovered near the truck used in the attack, a law enforcement official said, according to CNN.
The mayor of New York Bill de Blasio said he "aimed at innocent civilians, aimed at people going about their lives who had no idea what was about to hit them."
The incident is being investigated as a terrorist attack, according to CNN. CNN reported the suspect yelling “Allahu Akbar.” The FBI joint Terrorism Task Force is taking over the lead of investigation. The suspect was wielding a pellet and a paint ball gun as a weapon. The police shot him and he was wounded.
JFK assassination files released
By Ben Y.
Nov. 1, 2017
On July 24, 2017, there were 3,810 documents released on JFK’s assassination. Also, on Oct. 26, 2,891 more documents were released. But, the government is keeping approximately 300 files from the world because of a threat to national security.
“Their family members were being targeted and attacked,” said Mr. Coleman.
“I think that [the government] should have kept [the files] for that amount of time for the family’s safety and so that they will not be attacked or also no one will try to assassinate them,” said Mr. Coleman.
The independence of Catalonia
By Ryan T.
Nov. 1, 2017
On Oct. 27, Catalonia had seemingly achieved their self-proclaimed destiny of declaring Independence from the nation of Spain. The world stood by from their Oct 1 Independence referendum, a vote of 40-10 Independence, proclaiming beyond a reasonable doubt that Catalonia deserved and wanted their own nation, ran by their own people. Catalonia and her people have been apart of Spain for centuries. Their government, after breaking off, would seemingly be a republic. There is a long road ahead before Catalonia truly gains its Independence; it could take years before Spain recognizes Catalonia as a sovereign nation. The Independence movement is being led by Carles Puigdemont, president of the local autonomous government.
Julia Vernet is a 21 year old--- philosophy student who is studying at Autonomous University in Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital. She said, “I feel Catalan and I want a state that represents me . . . There is an abyss between politicians in Spain and myself -- we speak different languages and in different registers.”
Even though half of her family is from all across Spain, she was raised and educated in Catalonia, and feels increasingly disconnected from Spain's capital. She leads a youth group of Independence seekers in the Catalan National Assembly. She is an example of the diversity of the movement, not all those who seek succession are full adults, working men and women, and politicians; they are the youth and the students.
Not all Catalonians are for succession. Carlos Carrizosa, a lawmaker in the party that opposed secession, said “You will go down in history for having fractured Catalonia and for sinking the institutions of Catalonia.” To Puigdemont he said, “Your job is not to promise unrealizable dreams but to improve the daily lives of people.” Claiming that the people have brought a mistake upon themselves for voting for Independence, he blames Catalan leader Puigdemont for inciting the modern separatist movement, and dooming the future of the region.
Puigdemont is now seeking asylum in Brussels as the Spanish government has dismissed top Catalan officials, including the cabinet and the police chief. Belgian officials state that “he [Puigdemont] will be treated as any other EU citizen.”
Things are continuing to develop as time goes on, and things will most likely continue to elevate as tensions rise along with it.
Construction worker dies from being trapped in a sewer pipe
By Raiven V.
Nov 1., 2017
A man died on Wednesday night in a manhole in Streamwood putting in a new sewer lining. The man was identified as 22-year -old Brett Morrow.
“Devastating and shocking. Someone so young and full of life,” said Erik Miller, a teammate of Morrow.
Morrow worked for the Benchmark Construction. He part of a team installing a lining in the sewer at Parkview Boulevard and Parkside Circle around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Streamwood Fire Chief Christopher Clark said a construction worker got caught. Firefighters went to the sight and began digging in the manhole. They got to around 20-feet deep when they saw Morrow’s boots. It took crew members around four hours to finally get to the victim due by the fiberglass lining.
He was pronounced dead at 10:32 p.m. An autopsy will be taken place to determine how Brett Morrow died.
“I don't think I have enough facts to know whether it was a scam or not, I wouldn't want to rush to make a judgement before knowing a bit more facts,” said Mrs. Sennstrom, a teacher at Pennsville High School. As she doesn't know too much about the article, she still claims that she hopes it wasn't a scam no matter what.
“I would hope not because we have faith in our firefighters and they do a awesome job so I would hope not and think not,” Mrs. Sennstrom explained about how she feels about the firefighters.
German train named after Anne Frank--justice or racism?
By Chris B.
Nov. 1, 2017
Do you feel good when something is named after a historical figure. Would you still feel good if I told you that this historical figure was Anne Frank?
Plans by Germany’s national rail provider to name a train after Jewish diarist Anne Frank came under fire Monday, with a foundation saying it “caused new pain” to those who experienced deportations.
“The train’s naming is controversial,” the Anne Frank Foundation said of the plans by Deutsche Bahn.
“A combination of Anne Frank and a train conjures up the image of persecution of Jews and deportations during World War II,” the Amsterdam-based foundation said in a statement.
Frank and her family hid in a secret annex in Amsterdam during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.They evaded capture and deportation until they were possibly betrayed in August 1944 and Anne and her sister were sent to Bergen-Belsen, where they died in early 1945.
“Rather, the DB, conscious of its historical responsibility, decided to keep the name of Anne Frank alive,” it said in a statement.
“The DB profusely apologizes if anybody’s feelings were hurt,” it added, saying suggestions “came from DB customers and committed citizens.”
Careless teens kill a man with a large rock
By Madison F.
Oct. 26, 2017
A drive home from work turned deadly when a group of teenagers dropped rocks into ongoing traffic just outside of Flint, Michigan. On Oct. 8, 32-year-old Kenneth Andrew White was in the passenger seat, on Interstate 75, when a six-pound rock was hurled through the windshield.
The rock struck him in the chest and the head. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Five teenagers were ultimately held responsible for this act. Their ages range from 15 to 17, but they are being tried as adults for their actions. They face up to a lifetime in prison and are being tried for second-degree murder. They are also being charged with conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, as well as malicious destruction of property, according to local news station WDIV.
The teens were standing on an overpass and threw the rocks down at the passing cars. In an interview with police conducted by NBC25, the teens threw over 20 rocks and a tire. They hit at least four other cars, according to investigators, but the damage was not as severe.
“The friend of Whites’, who was driving, had to swerve around other cars, that had been hit, before being able to help him,” police said in an interview with CNN.
After completing their act, the teens left the scene and went to a nearby McDonald's. Authorities asked the public for assistance in identifying the teens. One of the teens turned himself in that night and ultimately lead to the identification of the others. They were all arrested and await further trial.
More quality sleep could reduce fear
By LaShonna M.
Oct. 26, 2017
A more regular sleep schedule could reduce activity in the parts of the brain that produces fear, according to Science Daily. Rutgers University had their students monitor their sleep patterns over the course of a week. The students that had R.E.M. sleep, the phase when dreaming occurs, had less activity in their amygdala, hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. These parts of the brain are all mainly responsible for human emotions and survival instincts. The results showed that R.E.M. sleep produces less chemicals in the parts brain related with fear.
Nuclear war threatened by North Korea
By Lindsay P. and Ryan W.
Oct. 26, 2017
On Sept. 23, President Trump mocked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with a nickname of “little rocketman.” North Korean minister says strike against U.S is probable, by declaring nuclear war may break out any moment. North Korea has made a bomb that is in reach of the United States, according to offthegridnews.com.
The verbal battle between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump has been occurring for many months involving the bombing of the United States.
On July 3, Trump tweeted, “North Korea has just launched another missile. Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?” Jong-un has continually tried to reach America with his warfare but this time it has improved rapidly.
PMHS junior Morgan Krough said, “Trump will bomb them back.”
The wait is on to see how Donald Trump will react.
Headling Missing
By S. H.
Oct. 4, 2017
On Sunday, just a little bit after 10 p.m., a gunman, identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, opened fire on over 20,000 audience members at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas.
With 59 people confirmed dead and 527 wounded, this is being called the deadliest mass shooting in US history, even more than last year’s shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, where 49 were killed. Country singer Jason Aldean had been performing at the time the shooting started, and when it did, it lasted for nine to ten minutes and “didn't stop,” according to eyewitness Rachael de Kerf via CNN.
Paddock is from Mesquite, Nevada, and it is believed he committed suicide just as the police stormed his room. He was on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort, where he likely fired off “hundreds of shots” from, according to CNN, attacking the people at the festival. Police found several cameras in and around his hotel room, likely for him to keep watch for anyone approaching.
Police found 23 weapons in Paddock’s hotel room, 19 in his home in Mesquite, Nevada, and seven in his home in Reno. Explosive substances were also found in his home and car, according to Independent.
Several hours after the shooting, Aldean posted to his Instagram saying that he and his crew were safe and that the events were “beyond horrific.”
Joe Baggett of Las Vegas said, "There were armored personnel vehicles, SWAT vehicles, ambulances, and at least a half-mile of police cars," according to CBS News.
Russia-linked ads are becoming a congressional issue
By Madison F.
Oct. 4, 2017
Russia is to blame for many ads, posted on Facebook, that showed support for Donald Trump and appear to have influenced votes in the 2016 election. Facebook recently revealed that there were over 450 accounts and over $100,000 in paid ads that were linked to Russia. “Over 3,000 ads were paid for by Russia and used to promote Trump during the campaign for the 2016 election,” according to abc news.
Most of the ads are linked to the Internet Research Agency- a company based in St. Petersburg, Russia. The company is “known for spreading Kremlin-linked propaganda and fake news across the web,” according to the New York Times.
Twitter has also has also admitted to having Russia linked ads and profiles on their site. However, unlike Facebook, there weren't quite as many. According to abc news, “Twitter revealed that it had found 200 accounts linked to the Russian activity identified by Facebook.”
Both social medias have meetings with Congress to discuss the issue and to activate further investigation in early November. Google will also be at this meeting.
Las Vegas mass shooting leave 50+ dead, 500+ injured
By Lindsay P. and Ryan W.
Oct. 4, 2017
There were 59 killed and at least 500 injured at a mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas last Sunday, Oct. 1. A 64-year-old gunman identified as Stephen Paddock fired out of the 32nd floor of a hotel across the street from an outside country musical festival. Over 20,000 audience members were taken by surprise when the shooting happened unexpectedly. Jason Aldean was also shocked considering he was the one performing during this tragic time. This is known as the worst mass shooting to happen in U.S. In result to this, many think that gun control should be taken into play.
History teacher Brian Dalzell told us that “gun restrictions wouldn't stop these tragic events from happening.”
Junior Morgan Krough said, “We should rid of guns because Australia has done so & they haven't had mass shootings anytime soon.”
50+ dead, 500+ injured in Las Vegas shooting
By Ethan S. and Dylan S.
Oct. 4, 2017
In Las Vegas on Oct. 1, there was a country concert and at the concert a mass shooting took place. 58 people were killed and 515 were injured. The slaughterers name was Stephen Paddock but he later took his own life.
“If somebody wants to do something bad….there isn't a safe place to be,” said by art teacher Mr. Greenzweig.
“I think the event that took place was pretty terrifying for people that were out just enjoying themselves,” said math teacher Mr. Minguez.
“It's very scary you just don't know a place that is safe anymore,” said teacher Ms. Mastella.
Marilyn Manson injured onstage during NYC concert
By Megan B.
Oct. 4, 2017
Shock rock musician Marilyn Manson was seriously injured after a prop malfunction during his concert at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday. According to the BBC, Manson remained on stage and unconscious for up to 15 minutes before being taken to a nearby hospital.
As shown in multiple videos posted to social media by fans, Manson was apparently attempting to climb the prop- two large guns held together with metal scaffolding- when it can be seen tipping over and falling onto Manson. Eyewitness Anthony Biscardi told the BBC that fans in the crowd “instantly freaked out” as Manson appeared “pretty limp, almost as though he was unconscious.”
Manson’s publicist later released a statement announcing that “Marilyn Manson is being forced to cancel several of his October dates on his forthcoming US tour.” Dates of the Heaven Upside Down Tour from Oct. 2 to Oct. 14 have been cancelled. According to Daily News, the shows are expected to be rescheduled after the resumption of Manson’s touring cycle.
Though the extent of his injury has yet to be publicized, E! News reports that the singer was treated at a local hospital and plans to recuperate at his home in Los Angeles.
O.J. Simpson a free man
By Makenna L.
Oct. 4, 2017
Former NFL player O.J. Simpson was released from Nevada prison on Sunday morning.
According to Fox News, he had be serving nine years in Locklove Correctional Center, for kidnapping and armed robbery. He tried to avoid media attention when he first got out, but soon enough he was captured on camera.
When he was first approached, it was around 5:30 a.m. at a pit stop. According to a video obtained by The Post, he was asked how it felt to be out and what was new.
He responded, “I’ve been in Nowhere USA for the last nine years doing nothing. Nothing has changed in my life. What do you expect? I’m in a car for the last five hours, so how do I know how it feels to be out?”
He is let out on parole for five years. According to CNN, the parole consists of not excessively drinking and no drugs.
Deadly earthquake leaves over 200 dead in central Mexico
By Madison F.
Sept. 22, 2017
An earthquake struck central Mexico around 2:14 p.m. on Sept. 20. The quake lasted about seven minutes, but caused a lot of damage. Enrique Peña Nieto, the president of Mexico, who did a flyover of Mexico City, said that the even though the center of the earthquake was 75 miles away, there was still extensive damage. The quake was a 7.1 on the Richter Scale. It left over 200 people dead and many missing in the rubble.
Rescuers went right to work to search for people lost in the wreckage. An entire elementary school collapsed because of the earthquake and 20 of them could not be saved. This earthquake came on the 32nd anniversary of the biggest earthquake to ever impact the Mexico City region.
This earthquake “comes 12 days after a magnitude-8.1 quake struck off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, killing dozens of people,” according to ABC news.
Part of the reason why Mexico has been hit so hard this month, is because of the fact that Mexico sits on the ring of fire. The ring of fire is an area of land among the coast of the Pacific Ocean that is to blame for earthquakes in that area.
According to Behzad Fatahi, a professor at the University of Technology Sydney, as quoted on CNN, “Both quakes are a result of the rupture of fault lines within the North American tectonic plate.”
Two earthquakes of this magnitude, in a short span of time, is very rare. However, Mexico will need some time to recover from both of these earthquakes.
Apple creates the most advanced mobile operating system
By Alyse W.
Sept. 22, 2017
With a new design, 5.8 inch and OLED screen the iPhone X is dropping jaws around the world. With the high price point of $999 many are skeptical. The phone is also going to be even more expensive overseas. The phone was released late with different features than before and left few people underwhelmed.
Top Apple analysts believe the phone won't meet their selling goals because of the other release of the iPhone 8, according to The New York Post. Students at PMHS were shocked at the high price point.
“I can't believe some metal and glass can be so expensive!” said sophomore Madison Halter.
There is a new cordless charger which is being released at a later date than the actual phone. A cordless charger is not a new addition to the smartphone world. Android has been selling wireless chargers for a few years now according to Android Central. So, many believe that there was no point in selling the phone so early. Even if they don't meet their selling goal Apple will likely still be shocking us with their new inventions and high price points for decades.
Air pollution decreases solar energy production
By LaShonna M.
Sept. 22, 2017
In China, India and the Arabian peninsula solar energy is being affected by the pollution in the air according to The Indian Institute of Technology. The particles in the air are landing on the solar panels and decreasing the solar energy by 25 percent. This is an issue because all of these countries depend the most on solar energy and suffer the most from this problem. The Indian Institute of Technology realized that the solar energy production increased by 50 percent every time the solar panels were cleaned.
Hurricane Maria strikes Puerto Rico
By Raiven V.
Sept. 22, 2017
On Wednesday, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane. It brought misery to the residents and damaged so much land and homes. On Monday it was a category 3 and by Tuesday night it was a category 4. After the last two hurricanes that hit the Caribbean, Puerto Rico suffered a lot but then Hurricane Maria came around and caused more destruction and devastation to the residents. The winds of the hurricane were outrageous that some people claim it to be the “strongest hurricane ever,” according to the New York Daily News.
“Because Puerto Rico is part of the United States, and we kind of all work together, and as Texas and Florida has been hit, that'll be another hit towards us in a way,” said Jennifer McGraw, a senior at Pennsville High School. She explained that she thinks that as Puerto Rico is now apart of the United States that we will help Puerto Rico and its residents. She also said that as the storm hit Puerto Rico, it has already affected the United States.
Queens bus crash leaves three dead
By Chris B.
Sept. 22, 2017
On Monday Sept. 18, at 6:15 a.m. in Queens, New York City two busses crashed, leaving three dead and 19 injured.
A Dahlia charter bus barreled into an MTA bus. The MTA bus crashed into a store sparking a small fire which was quickly put out by the Firemen already on scene.
According to ABC News, investigators when searching the bus found the speedometer frozen at 60 miles per hour. Investigators also say that just because that is what the frozen speedometer reads doesn't mean that it's the speed the bus had at the crash. Although now they question was speed a factor to the crash.
One of the dead, Raymond Mong, was the charter bus’ driver. Mong was arrested with a driving under the influence charge also know as a DUI two years ago in 2015. Investigators are taking that into effect as well as the speedometer.
“I think the companies will pay more attention to who they hire and different backgrounds and most busses already have the most safety features we can currently out on them,” said Dylan Multer, a New York resident. “I don't think the crash could've been avoided. The charter bus ran an intersection when it shouldn't have.”
Puerto Rico left blacked out for months
By Makenna L.
Sept. 22, 2017
A category four hurricane, Maria, with wind speeds between 145-150 mph and at least nine feet of rainfall, hit Puerto Rico Wednesday.
Maria hit Dominica on Monday night with winds of 155 mph, five miles less than a category five, leaving the island in major devastation. The strong winds left houses flattened, leaving many homeless. It left the island with a death count of 15.
This is the second hurricane hitting the Caribbean after hurricane Irma. According to BBC news, Puerto Rican officials are afraid that the debris left by Irma will cause more damage thanks to Maria's strong winds. This affected the 3.5 million people that populated the island.
The island was left completely trashed and many Puerto Ricans were left without power; they probably will stay without power for months. With all this going on Puerto Ricans still have their strong faith.
CNN interviewed a Puerto Rican resident, named Roberto Caballero and he said this: “It's incredible...but I believe in God, and we can do anything with the help of God.”
Marielis Hernandez, a Puerto Rican native, said, “My family lost a lot, their pets and animals are gone and their houses left severely damaged...but they'll be fine, God has them in His hands.”
Over 200 confirmed dead after Mexico City earthquake
By Megan B.
Sept. 22, 2017
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Rabaso, Mexico on Tuesday, causing massive damage to Mexico City as buildings collapsed in on one another. According to NBC News, 217 people are confirmed dead as of Wednesday.
Of the 217 fatalities, 20 of them are children who were found dead after the collapse of Enrique Rebsamen School. Eleven people were recovered safely from the building, but 30 children are still missing as of 2 a.m. Eastern Time. Survivors are actively being searched for by firefighters, police officers and local volunteers.
According to the Mexican secretariat of national defense, who spoke to Business Insider, over 3,400 soldiers have now been deployed to affected areas. Damage is still actively being assessed, but videos showing colossal damage have already begun to surface over social media.
As stated by NBC News, this earthquake comes only a month after an even more severe tremor that hit Mexico City, as well as on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating earthquake that hit in 1985, having killed 5,000 people, making it the deadliest earthquake in Mexico’s history.
Apple announces new “iPhone X” set to be released in November
By S. H.
Sept. 22, 2017
Last Tuesday, Apple announced its newest product--the iPhone X.
The features they've announced include wireless charging, edge-to-edge display (and consequently no home button), and a new application called “Animoji” that allows the user to make little animations of emojis that mimic their face. The price starts at $999 for 64GB, causing a lot of discussion on whether the price is too much. Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that it was “a value price actually for the technology you're getting,” according to ZDNet.
They announced the iPhone X not too long after the iPhone 8, and since the latter is, according to Quartz, “like so many iPhones before it,” and is reportedly not too much of a step up, some people are holding out for the iPhone X instead, which may take a toll on iPhone 8 sales.
Although there are a lot of promising new features, many people seem hesitant to put out so much money for an upgrade; some people plan on waiting for reviews to see how the phone works before buying it, while some people will be avoiding the X and will just be getting the 8 altogether. However, there are people, according to The Verge, who plan on buying it because it's the “best phone” Apple will be releasing this year.
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Most retweeted Twitter post results in free nuggets for a year
By Chris C. and Dimitri T.
May 11, 2017
On Tuesday May 9, Carter Wilkerson, a 16-year-old junior in Reno Nevada broke the record for the most retweets on a post on Twitter. Wilkerson tweeted at Wendy's on April 5, asking "how many retweets for a year of free nuggets?" Wendy's responded with "18 million" thinking that it was just a joke, but little did they know, Wilkerson somehow got over 3.43 million retweets on his post asking Wendy's for free nuggets.
While it is not 18 million, Wilkerson's 3.43 million was still enough to make Wendy's give him the free nuggets for an entire year. Wendy's also donated $100,000 to the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption in Wilkerson's name.
When Wilkerson first posted the tweet, he expected only around 10 retweets, because that was the most that he had ever gotten before. But after a month, he has surpassed Ellen DeGeneres's selfie at the Oscars for the most retweeted tweet on Twitter and gained over 100,000 Twitter followers.
Sophomore Owen Townsend said, "I do believe that he deserved those nuggets."Owen said he wishes he had those nuggets instead.
Sophomore Kameron Westfield said, "It is stupid that he did nothing to earn the nuggets."
Sophomore Logan Alexander told us as well he "doesn't believe he should get the nuggets for doing nothing."
"Serial Street Shooter" caught after almost a year of being inactive
By Shubreet K.
May 11, 2017
After months of searching, the "Serial Street Shooter", who committed 12 shootings between Aug. 2015 and July 2016, killing nine and wounding two, was finally caught by Phoenix police.
Aaron Juan Saucedo faces 26 charges related to serial shootings in predominantly Latino and working class neighborhoods. His first apparent shooting was on Aug. 12, 2015, where Saucedo shot into a house, but no one was hurt. The second shooting, four days later, was where he killed Raul Romero, who at the time was dating Saucedo's mother. The shootings started up again on Jan. 1, 2016. According to azcentral.com, "Unlike Romero, the rest of the victims seemed to be picked at random. They were visiting family, returning home from work or lounging in their yards when they were gunned down by a phantom assailant."
Saucedo was able to evade the police for so long by changing his appearance and he stopped driving his car because the police had released his description to the media. According to the New York Times, Sgt. Jon Howard said, "City, county and federal law enforcement officials put tens of thousands of hours into investigating the case and received approximately 3,300 tips, some of which led to Mr. Saucedo."
The last 12 hours of Beta Theta Pi pledges life
By Nick C. and Jake S.
May 11, 2017
Alcohol, drugs, and "brothers". These are what killed 19-year-old Timmothy Piazza at Penn State frat house Beta Theta Pi.
In Feb. 4, Piazza was pronounced dead at the Hershey Medical Center, according to USA Today. Recently it was found out that Piazza laid unconscious for almost 12 hours. Piazza was pledging to Beta Theta Pi and had to complete the task in order to become a part of the fraternity.
On Feb. 2, he was going to the Beta Theta Pi house to complete another task. He did not know this would be his last task. This task was different than the other ones. The Beta Theta Pi's have a thing called "the gauntlet" which is where pledges are made to drink different liquors in a short period of time.
After this event Piazza was seen on camera drinking beer and vodka; then shortly after that he needed help walking and was hunched over the couch in the basement. Following that scene, Piazza fell down a flight of steps and became unconscious. What happened within 12 hours between Piazza becoming unconscious and 911 being called was a mystery, until one frat brother came foreword and spoke of that night.
He talked about how Piazza would fall and his "brothers" would just step over him and not help him back up. Piazza fell about five more times. . His last was his worst which was down the basement steps, and landing face first. When Piazza was found he was cold, shirtless, and blood was all around his mouth. Eighteen students were charged with being connected to Piazza death. Now eight brothers and the fraternity are accused of involuntary manslaughter.
Delta kicks family off plane
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
May 11, 2017
Footage was released to YouTube on May 3, from a incident that happened on April 23.
Brian Schear's infant was in a car seat that was sitting on one of the seats the man bought on the airplane. The seat was booked under his older son's name, who ended up taking an earlier flight.
"He can't sleep unless he's in his car seat," Brian is heard saying in the video on CNN.com.
The family was then escorted off the plane and flew to their destination on a different airline later that night.
Guidance counselor Mrs.Weaver said, "They should not have been boarded in the first place but there is a warning on the plane ticket. Even tho the flight attendant wasn't at fault, they should have never boarded the plane nor kicked off."
Nurse Mrs.Gemberling said, "The airline did the right thing by kicking them off because they did not follow rules and regulations. The flight attendant should not be at fault because they were boarded and they had nothing to do with it."
Later on Delta wanted to apologize to the customers about the issues that happened on Thursday. They would like to refund their travel and provide additional compensation. Delta likes to work with their customers when there are traveling issues.
Hawkins says Earth has 100 years left
By Zach H. and David R.
May 11, 2017
Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawkins said in the last year that humanity may only have a thousand years left on Earth. But according to Fox News, Hawkins recently said we might only have a hundred years left. Some scientists believe we will soon have to leave Earth because of climate change, disease and artificial intelligence.
Jennifer Dubarry-Paul, a teacher at PMHS, believes the Earth will still be livable in a hundred years and humans will be able to adapt.
But Zach Derish, a freshman student at PMHS, said, "Climate change is happening to fast and will wipe out the human race if we don't relocate." But he does believe scientist will find a way to make mars livable in the next hundred years.
Russian spy beheaded by ISIS
By Dylon B.
May 11, 2017
On Tuesday, May 9, ISIS released a video that a alleged Russian spy, Capt. Yevgeny Petrenko, being executed.
Data shows that Petrenko was held at a ISIS compound since September and even had on the same clothes since then until his death.
Petrenko also stats before his death that he was "abandoned by the Russian government" and asks for "the Kremlin to stop its military campaign against Syrian rebels," according to foxnews.com.
The individual who beheaded Petrenko spoke Russian, which leads people to believe that he, and maybe more, came from the former Soviet Union.
Egypt's most obese woman is being treated in the UAE
By Erik B., Savannah B. and Celine M.
May 11, 2017
The heaviest woman in Dhabi is currently being treated in a local hospital for several health conditions. Eman Abd El Aty weighs 500 pounds. These health conditions include cardiac issues, serve urosepsis and third degree infected bed sores.
The process of the surgery began when Aty’s sister uploaded a short video of Eman not being able to move and or speak due to the amount of weight that was on her.
In February, after being put on a special liquid diet to reduce her weight, doctors began performing surgery that then made her lose 250 pounds.
School bus crash kills 36 in Tanzania
By Zeke J., Zach M. and Mike V.
May 11, 2017
On May 6, 36 people were killed in a school bus crash in Tanzania. The school bus swerved off a steep road and fell into a ravine. Thirty-three of the victims were students. Only two students survived. The cause of the accident is unknown, according to CNN news.
"Sometimes I don't trust all of the bus drivers," said PMHS teacher Mr. Coleman.
"School buses are in general safe because they are strong and heavy," said Mr. Saxvanderweyden.
"School buses are safe I don't have a problem with them but I tried to live close to the school so my kids didn't have to take the bus," said Mrs. Haeffner.
Husband shoots wife in San Bernadino school
By Mike B., Cody C. and Jake S.
April 13, 2017
A man from Southern California killed his wife in her elementary school classroom attended by special needs children then proceeded to kill himself.
Two kids were struck at North Park Elementary in San Bernardino, and one later died at the hospital, according to CNN.
Police started getting notified of the shooting right before 10:30 a.m. and they responded within minutes.
The shooter signed in at the front office when he entered the school and told other employees that he wanted to drop something off to his wife and then headed to the classroom.
"He came in, and very, very quickly upon entering the classroom started shooting," San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan told CNN.
"I would do whatever I can to protect the innocent children because I have kids the same ages of the kids at the school so I can relate, but I think it's really messed up that he has to get the kids involved. A solution to this happening is they shouldn't let anyone leave the lobby for any reason," said Mr. Coleman.
United Airlines passenger forcibly escorted off plane
By Ryan J.
April 13, 2017
On Sunday, April 9, a man identified as David Dao was brutally forced off of a flight that he paid for. He was chosen randomly with three other passengers to be escorted off the plane to make room for United employees. The flight was intentionally overbooked because United Airlines had assumed some passengers either would not show up, or run late and would not be there in time for the flight's takeoff.
Passengers were offered $800 to give up their seat, and when nobody took that offer, United had chose to "escort" passengers off the plane. Dao was the only one chosen at random to not surrender his seat. He did not give up his seat because is a doctor and needed to be in Kentucky the next day with no exceptions. Not much is known how he had gotten his bloody lip, but the situation could have been handled differently.
59 missiles launched at Shayrat
By Dylon B.
April 13, 2017
On Thursday, April 6, the United States fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at Shayrat, a Syrian air base, in retaliation from chemical attacks, with multiple casualties reported afterwords.
Many nations, including Russia and Iran, are extremely outraged at the actions of the U.S. Russian response to the attack is that they state that it is in violation of international law and would do significant damage to relations between Russia and the U.S.
Due to the missile attack, Syria lost 20% of their Air Force, according to cnn.com.
Texting prank gone wrong
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
April 13, 2017
11-year-old Tysen Benz of Marquette Michigan hanged himself March 14 after texting prank gone wrong.
On April 4, Benz died from the injuries suffered from suicide attempt. According to his mother Katrina Gross, Benz killed himself after he got a message saying a girl he considered his girlfriend had committed suicide.
On Monday, Matt Wiese said his office charged the 13- year- old girl. She was held with malicious use of telecommunication services and using a computer to commit a crime for sending false reports of her own death to Benz.
Falling to Prom
By Angela F. and Brent I.
April 13, 2017
With prom season in the air, promposals are springing up. They even go all the way up to the clouds.
Ty Myers, senior in Bristol, Tennessee, asked his girlfriend, Katie Potter, to prom by jumping out a plane. According to ABC news, he was wearing a suit and tie and held a sign reading, "I am FALLING 4 U! Prom?" while falling 12,000 feet in the air.
"Katie is such an amazing and special girl who treats everyone with genuine kindness and has an attitude about her that makes it hard not to love her," said Myers.
Katie said yes to his promposal and they went together, ending up King and Queen of their prom. Myers exclaimed that winning had "capped off a great night!"
Renee Parks, a sophomore at PMHS said,"I would say yes and probably start crying because it's the nicest thing anyone would ever [have] done for me.”
Jen McGraw, a junior at PMHS, had a slightly different view on the situation: "I would be frightened and seriously scared, but I would say yes if they were alive."
North Korea sends threats to U.S.
By Chris C. and Dmitri T.
April 13, 2017
North Korea threatens United States as the U.S. Navy is moving several strike groups in on the region. According to MSN, this recent movement is in response to North Korea's several threats, including nuclear threats. North Korea has responded to this movement in a negative notion, saying it is a threat and they will prepare for war. U.S. president Donald Trump has asked his panel for a selection of options to deal with Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
Trump has told North Korea that they must discontinue their negative notions and threats towards the United States, however, North Korea seems as if they will continue on their current course. Their foreign ministry spokesperson, quoted in an article by MSN, said, "We will take the toughest counter action against the provocateurs in order to defend ourselves by powerful force of arms."
PMHS sophomore Lucas Fithian said America must become more involved with North Korea. Fithian said, "The involvement in North Korea is necessary because of the threat they are posing on other countries."
Sophomore James Abhau believes we should also step in because the rest of the world won't. "I believe that the North Korean involvement we are having is just because no one else in the world is interested in dealing with the problem, and are dependent on our country, because China has backed out."
Fight for Raqqa and the troops
By Erik B., Savannah B. and Celine M.
April 13, 2017
The United States is sending an additional 400 troops to Syria to help prepare for the fight for Raqqa, according to NJtimes.com. Increase includes a team of Army Rangers and Marine Artillery. The United States has taken in Mosul, Iraq and largely reflects the assumption that guided the planning during the Obama Administration. They turned to the American commander in Afghanistan for additional troops.
When asked the questions, "Do you think we are going to war and does it make sense?" 66.66% said yes they do believe we are going to war and it does not make sense to go to war.
Japan plans to drill through Earth's crust
By Zach H., Chris O. and David R.
April 13, 2017
Japan Agency For Marine-Earth Science And Technology (JAMSTEC) is planning to drill through the Earth's crust and reach the mantle by the year 2030, according to Fox News. This will cost roughly $540,000,000 or 60 billion yen, which is the Japanese currency. Scientists hope this will help the world predict natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
Syrian president gases own people
By Hayden G., Zach M. and Mike V.
April 13, 2017
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad launched Sarin gas on his own people on Thursday April 6. Dozens of people died including kids. A lot of people were choking, gasping for breath and foaming at the mouth after breathing in that toxic gas.
"We should take out ISIS. I think they are the problem," said sophomore Abdel Alqutawna. "My prayers are going out to all their family's said," sophomore Joe Tewes.
Explosions in St. Petersburg, 14 dead
By Dylan B.
April 5, 2017
In St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday, April 3, multiple explosions occurred down in a subway tunnel.
Multiple train cars got damaged and/or destroyed with the explosions killing 14 civilians and injuring multiple more.
President Vladimir Putin came down to the city to give speeches and help investigate what happened.
In a speech, President Putin said, “The government, both on the city and federal levels, will do everything to support families of the victims and injured,” according to nytimes.com.
The Russian government still does not know if the explosions in the subway is an accident or an attack from a terrorist group. Further investigation will go underway to find out.
Carneys Point campaign to stop distracted drivers
By Erik B., Savannah B. and Celine M.
April 5, 2017
Starting April 1, Carneys Point Police Department began cracking on drivers who text and drive. In 2014 alone 431,000 were injured and 3,179 people were killed.
According to NJ.com, in a census 67% people say they use their phone while driving. Shockingly, police reports 42% of stops are for reckless driving due to distracted driving.
At Pennsville Memorial High School, 60% of students admitted that to using their cell phones will driving.
13-year-old struck by train in Queens
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
April 5, 2017
Dina Kadribasic died after being struck by a southbound R train at 63rd Drive-Rego Park station.
Kadribasic attempted to get back on the platform after jumping down hoping to retrieve her phone that she had dropped on the track bed.
As the train came towards her onlookers tried to help her up. Even after she was struck, the 13-year-old female was repeatedly helped until emergency help arrived, according to New York Post.
Many were startled by the accident. Some even threw up according to straphanger Stephen Tapete. Kadribasic was later transported to Elmhurst where she was pronounced dead.
"If the train wasn't in view or near I would have tried to help her up. Also, the parents could have not prevented this because they didn't think she would've jumped down, and it's no one's fault for the accident," said Mrs. Chase.
"I would be mortified and unable to do anything with the train near. If the train wasn't insight or noticeable I would have helped as much as possible. The girl's parents could not have prevented this and it's the girl's fault that this accident happened because if there was a train coming she should have not jumped down to grab her phone," said Mrs. Gemberling.
"I would have called 911 because I would have been so mortified by what just happened. Her parents could not have prevented this accident because they didn't know if she was going to jump down. And it's the girls fault. She should've waited and hoped the phone was fine, because she could have bought another phone if it was broken," said Ms. Weaver.
Jersey City community fights violence
By Mike B.
April 5, 2017
A plethora of shootings plagued Jersey City this past week, according to NJ.com. People from the community planned and attended an anti-violence rally on this past Monday, April 3. It's being called the "Stop The Violence Prayer Vigil." The rally is being sponsored by the Martin Luther King Parade Committee.
The movement was inspired by a list of recent shootings taking place between March 24 and March 30 in which eight people were shot, two of them resulting in fatality. One of the more shocking shootings being a 27-year-old-man, Terrel Smith, who was shot dead near a city elementary school.
"If this happened in Pennsville I would rally because if enough people believe in the same thing they can actually make a difference," said freshman Molley Allocco.
Severe weather strikes southeast, killing two
By Cody D. and Jake S.
April 5, 2017
Strong winds and rain pounded the southeast and a tornado in Louisiana killed two people Sunday, April 2. The people who lost their lives were a 38-year-old mother and daughter, only three years old. Their house was pulled off their foundation in St. Martin Parish, according to CNN. Winds reached 100 mph and there was five inches of flooding.
North Korea is Trump's problem
By Shubreet K.
April 5, 2017
For a long time, the United States and North Korea have had a tense relationship, and now President Trump is ready to finally act on his own.
According to BBC, Trump said during a interview with a U.K. newspaper the Financial Times, "If China is not going to solve North Korea, we will. That is all I am telling you."
Recently, North Korea has been more active with testing missiles and other types of technology, with very little success. With these continual tests, who knows what types of breakthrough they will make. North Korea has also threatened the US several times about firing a ballistic missile across the Pacific Ocean.
Trump plans on taking care of problems with North Korea with or without help from China. According to The Guardian, from the same interview Trump said, “China has great influence over North Korea. And China will either decide to help us with North Korea, or they won’t. And if they do that will be very good for China, and if they don’t it won’t be good for anyone.”
China is currently North Korea's only ally. China provides 70% of trade revenue to North Korea. When asked what China's stance was on combating North Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, "On one hand, North Korea has violated UN Security Council resolutions banning its ballistic missile launches; on the other hand, South Korea, the US - and now Japan - insist on conducting super-large-scale military drills. It's a vicious cycle that could spiral out of control - and such a scenario would benefit no one," during a press briefing on March 14, according to CNN.
13-year-old assaulted by group of teens
By Skylar H.
April 5, 2017
A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on Sunday, April 2 in Philadelphia around 5 p.m. A group of teens was seen at an abandoned house hours before the assault. The girl was grabbed and dragged into an near by home where she was later assaulted. Police spoke to people who live around the area; they say it's very uncommon for teens to be entering and leaving an abandon homes. After hours of searching no arrests were made.
Burger King company buys Popeyes for $1.8 billion
By Hayden G., Zeke J. and Mike V.
Feb. 23, 2017
One of the world's largest food companies, Restaurant Brands International, has just bought Popeyes for $1.8 billion. Popeyes will still work for themselves until after the transaction in early April. Popeyes is world wide, has with 2600 eateries in the U.S. and 25 countries.
"It will lower the competition with other restaurants and hopefully cause the prices to be cheaper," said science teacher Mr. Coleman.
Travel ban hearing support and opposition
By Shubreet K.
Feb. 15, 2017
It had been announced on Thursday evening, where there was a hearing where three federal judges decided the fate of President Trump's travel ban. The hearing ended with the ban being unconstitutional. According to a CNN article, no matter what the result the hearing was, the case would still go to the Supreme Court.
At the end of this hour-long hearing, it was determined that Trump's travel ban should be completely suspended. The two sides presented their cases to the judges, bringing up points such as the safety of the United States, the effect it will have on businesses, and the ban is unlawful. According to CNN, the side opposing the ban had "two states' attorneys general put forward several legal arguments, including that it violates the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment to the Constitution because it shows government preference for one religion over another, and Equal Protection Clause -- part of the 14th Amendment -- because it discriminates based on religion and national origin."
A few weeks ago, about 100 companies (most of them are tech companies, including Apple Inc., Google Inc. and Netflix Inc.) joined the opposition of the travel ban. Since most of these companies rely on immigrants for labor, they are stating the ban will hurt their businesses and the hurt U.S economy.
The side supporting the ban said it is being done for the safety of America. President Trump tweeted about this topic by writing, "The judge opens up our country to potential terrorists and others that do not have our best interests at heart. Bad people are very happy!"
"The president's order is intended to protect the homeland and he has the constitutional authority and responsibility to protect the American people," a White House statement said, according to CNN.
Emergency evacuation near the Oroville Dam
By Dylan B.
Feb. 13, 2017
About 188,000 residents of Yuba, Sutter and Butte counties who live near Lake Oroville had to evacuate Sunday, Feb. 12, due to the lake's abnormal water levels.
Oroville Dam had to be drained to avoid a spillage that would cause major flooding and damage to surrounding areas.
According to engineers that inspected the dam, there was a hole at the secondary spill-away that could cause the dam to go critical.
"We've never been through this before," said Kaysi Levias, a resident who lives near the dam, according to Yahoo! News.
California Department of Water Resources emptied as much as 100,000 cubic feet of water a second, down 50 feet, to get at the hole to start repairs on it. Soon residents will return home after the dam is back in full operation.
NJ students dies at Penn State after fall
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
Feb. 13, 2017
Timothy Piazza, a 19-year-old sophomore, was said to have fallen down a set of basement stairs at a frat house party Feb. 2. According to CBS New York, the ambulance was called to the house Friday the next morning. Piazza's wake was last Friday. His funeral was held on Saturday.
State college police said emergency responders were notified until 12 hours after Piazza was found unconscious. He was taken to the local hospital where he was pronounced dead Saturday morning. Pennsylvania police are in the process of obtaining video. As of now Beta Theta Pi has temporarily suspended operations at Penn State.
Woman accidentally gets shot trying to save dad's life
By Skylar H.
Feb. 13, 2017
In Alvin, Texas, Brittney Howard was shot in the face three weeks ago. She has had three different surgeries so far. She has a metal plate in here head. She also has three more surgeries to go. Brittney has two twin girls and one four year old daughter. About a month ago, Brittney's mother called her saying her father has been acting funny. When Brittney arrived her dad was threatening to his very own life. They both jerked and the gun went off causing Brittney to get shot in the head. She is not mad or upset with her father.
Quebec City mosque shooting leaves 6 dead
By Cody D. and Jake S.
Feb. 1, 2017
A shooting at a mosque in Quebec City left six people dead. It is being looked at thoroughly as an act of terrorism. Witnesses saw two people with black clothing, and they started firing at the people worshipping.
According to CNN, national police of Quebec said, "Of the eight injured, six are described as being in critical condition."
The two suspects are now in custody of the police.
Unprofessional burglars easily caught
By Mike B. and Jake S.
Feb. 1, 2017
A trio of unprofessional burglars were caught on Sunday, Jan. 29 in Seattle.
The burglars were caught because of the things they dropped including a traceable welfare card and a cell phone, according to LA Times. One member who was out on parole wore his GPS monitoring device to their heists.
"It seemed we were always two or three minutes behind them," Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett said at a news conference while announcing their charges.
Investigators were impressed by the haul. They estimated more than $3 million in stolen property.
"They could have been smarter by not dropping traceable things such as a welfare card," said sophomore Trent Johnson.
Trump signs executive order in first week
By Hayden G., Zeke J. and Mike V.
Jan. 26, 2017
Donald J. Trump is President of the United States. He was inaugurated on Jan. 20. On President Trump's first official day as president, he signed executive orders pulling the U.S out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal in the Pacific, according to ABC News. He also visited the CIA headquarters to try and improve their relationship. His press secretary attacked the media, claiming that they are giving fake news and that there were a lot more people at Trump's inauguration than what "e media" portrayed.
Sophomore David Robinson said, "I think Trump will do great for our country and create jobs."
CIA releases declassified documents
By Jessica K. and Brianna R.
Jan. 20, 2017
For the first time, according to BBC news, the CIA released declassified documents online on Jan. 18 that are readily accessible to anyone.
While the information has been available to the public since the mid-1990s, it has been difficult to access it, since they were only accessible from four computer terminals at the National Archives in College Park, MD, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Now people can access them on the CIA’s website under “Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room."
According to Pakistan Stack News, some of the documents contain “translated reports from foreign intelligence services, CIA policy and memoranda documents and even documents relating to UFO sightings.”
Trump's health care plan has a lot of holes
By Shubreet K.
Jan. 20, 2017
With the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act almost complete, Trump now has the task to replace Obamacare with a new health care plan.
If Obamacare is repealed without a replacement plan, 18 million more people will be uninsured. According to a Business Insider article, House Speaker Paul Ryan and President-Elect Donald Trump say that a new health care replacement will be put into use at the same time as Obamacare is repealed. While this reassures people with Obamacare that they will still be covered, there are no in-depth explanations given as to what the new plan will do that the Affordable Care Act didn't.
According to Politico, in a recent interview on Fox News's "Fox and Friends", Trump said, "We're going to have a plan that's going to be great for people. And it's going to be much less expensive."
In the same interview, Trump said, "We're going to get private insurance companies to take care of a lot of the people that can afford it. That's going to take a tremendous burden off and they're going to be able to have plans that are great plans."
In this interview, Trump was vague on what the actual prices will be, who the new plan will cover and what he will do about the tax penalties and implications on Obamacare.
Shooting suspect in Fort Lauderdale now in custody
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
Jan. 20, 2017
26-year-old Esteban Santiago is in custody after five fatally shot and six others wounded. Prior to the shooting on Jan. 6, Anchorage, Alaska police seized and later returned what is said to be the same gun seized a year prior due to similar thoughts while he was institutionalized until considered stable.
Esteban Santiago testified at bond hearing that his mind was under government control. It was said by Santiago that his actions were inspired by Isis. Investigators say Santiago legally brought a gun box containing his weapon where it passed checked luggage, he later retrieved it in Florida. It was said by authorities he then went to the bathroom where he loaded the gun. Santiago came out firing all 15 shots until he finally laid on floor when out of ammunition until authorities took him into custody. Daily News said FBI are investigating his computer and laptop due to Santiago's confession of being in chat groups that inspired him.
Former president George H.W. Bush hospitalized
By Dylan B.
Jan. 20, 2017
On Saturday, Jan. 14, 41st president Geroge H.W. Bush was rushed to the Houston Methodist Hospital for a shortness of breath.
Bush is in stable condition since the incident and will be soon released from the hospital.
Bush “has responded very well to treatments,” Bush spokesman Jim McGrath said on Twitter, according to The Washington Post. "Hope to have him out soon."
"My doctor says if I sit outside in January, it likely will put me six feet under. Same for Barbara. So I guess we’re stuck in Texas,” Bush wrote to then president-elect Donald Trump.
The news station KHOU stated that more information would be released soon.
Obama leaving office with success rate
By Nahria A.
Jan. 20, 2017
Our 44th President is leaving the White House with success.
"Barack Obama is leaving with 60% of approval ratings," according to Washington Post, ABC and CNN/ORC. Only presidents Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt and Bill Clinton had higher ratings since leaving the White House. About a quarter of Americans viewed Obama as one of the greats. Around the same number viewed him as a poor president. 18% of Republicans approved of him in his eight years as a president.
North Korea implies firing a missile at any time
By Cody D. and Jake S.
Jan. 11, 2017
Kim Jong-un is threatening to send a nuclear missile to the U.S. The leader of North Korea said an intercontinental missile could be launched at any day.
Donald Trump took that to Twitter and said, "It won't happen."
According to CNN, North Korea's foreign minister said "the U.S. is wholly to blame," talking about its development of its missile program.
Are you going to keep a New Year's resolution?
By Shubreet K.
Jan. 5, 2017
It's a new year and most people are making a goal they would like to keep for a whole year. Realistically, those people won't keep their resolutions.
According to statisticbrain.com, 45% of people in the U.S make New Years resolutions. Only 8% of those people actually keep them by the end of the year. 75% of people keep their resolutions for the first week, 71% of those people for two weeks, 64% for one month, and 46% after six months. Statistics also show that 39% of people in their twenties keep their resolutions compared to 14% of people over 50 who keep them.
According to a University of Scranton survey, 47% of people make self improvement or education related resolutions, 38% make weight related resolutions, 34% make money related resolutions, and 31% make relationship related resolutions.
Why don't people keep their resolutions for the whole year? Studies say that because people don't make specific goals, people lose interest in achieving them. Psychologist Paul Marciano said in a Forbes article that there are seven keys in achieving a goal:
1. You should make your goals specific, so instead of saying that you want to lose weight, say you want to lose 20 pounds.
2. Measure your progress. This gives you motivation to keep going and lets you know if you need to work harder.
3. Be patient because success takes a lot of time to achieve.
4. Share goals with family and friends. This takes a little courage, but you are more likely to succeed with emotional support.
5. Schedule time to work on your goal, so instead of wasting time doing something recreational, you should work on your resolution.
6. Any effort towards a goal is better than nothing. Don't give up if you forget to do something for one day, just try harder the next day.
7. Don't give up after you make a mistake. Dr. Marciano said, "Don’t turn temporary failures into total meltdowns or excuses for giving up. Instead, just acknowledge the mistake and recommit to the path towards the goal."
Statistics prove that 2016 wasn't all that bad
By Jessica K. and Jordan L.
Jan. 5, 2017
According to CNN, in 2016, the U.S. graduation rate hit a record high at 69.4, unemployment was at 4.6, the lowest in ten years and the teen birth rate kept falling. Americans gave more to charities than ever. Gambia and Tanzania banned child marriage. For the first time in 100 years, the tiger population rose and pandas are no longer endangered. Finally, the Cubs won the World Series.
Storms do damage in the south
By Dylan B.
Jan. 5, 2017
On Monday, Jan. 2, a major storm raged through southern United States. The storm claimed four lives in Rehobeth, Alabama when a tree fell on the owner's motorhome. The bodies were found at 7:45 a.m.
Some time after, at 8:20 a.m., the police found another body near Shoal River in Mossy Head.
The storm caused property damage and caused major flooding in southern areas, up to eight inches of rain, according to sfchronicle.com. The storm also cut out power to parts of southwest Alabama and southern Mississippi.
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 9:50 a.m., a lighting strike caused a house to be set on fire in Charleston, SC. Soon after, firefighters came and extinguished the house fire within a half hour.
There were no injuries.
Four children left dead after accidental poisoning
By Mike B. and Colin C.
Jan. 5, 2017
Four children were left dead after a simple mistake in Amarillo, Texas on Monday, Jan. 2, according to CNN. One of the 10 family members inside the mobile home had tried to spray pesticide off of their home with water; they hadn't realized that the reaction between this pesticide--Aluminum phosphide--and water created a poisonous phosphine gas. At least five other people were hospitalized because of this incident.
"There isn't much you can do about this besides not breathe it in and if you're exposed you need to call poison control right away," Mrs. Dubarry said.
Turkish nightclub attack leaves 39 dead
By Hayden G., Zeke J. and Mike V.
Jan. 5, 2017
A Turkish nightclub called Reina was attacked on Dec. 31,. A lone gunman attacked the club and the terror group ISIS has claimed responsibility. As of Jan. 5, the gunman is still at large. Thirty-nine people were killed and 16 were injured. Critics believe it could have been avoided if Turkey strengthened their Syrian border.
"Syria should put tanks and more troops on their border," said [student] Cody Codwell.
Trump adviser shares his input on Russian hacking
By Jake S.
Jan. 5, 2017
One of the top advisers to President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he thinks the Russians were involved in the polls the election.
Former CIA director James Woolsey, an adviser to Trump told CNN, "I think the Russians were in there, but it doesn't mean other people weren't, too. It's often foolproof to say who because it is possible and sometimes easy to hide your tracks. There's lots of tricks."
He also said that it is a "possibility" Trump is playing the media noting that Trump is an "expert in weaving" around these questions like this. Woolsey also believes that China and Iran could be involved in the hacking.
Trump wants to decrease violence in Chicago
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
Jan. 5, 2017
Donald Trump said Monday that if Mayor Rahm Emanuel can’t bring down Chicago's increasing murder rate, Washington may need to get involved. Chicago's murder rate is 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016.
The murders and shootings have tripled since 2015; it's the largest increase in 60 years. Trump and Emanuel talked about the Chicago’s massive violence rates during a Dec. 7 sit-down. During an August interview with Fox News, Trump said Chicago's crime problem couldn’t be solved “because they don’t have the right people in charge."
Beloved Brazilian soccer team dies in plane crash
By Zeke J. and Mike V.
Dec. 1, 2016
On Nov. 29 a Brazilian plane carrying 81 people crashed in the outskirts of Medellin, Columbia. The plane carried a Brazilian soccer team from the city of Chapecoense.
There were only five survivors, three of which were on the team, two staff members and a journalist. The president of Brazil's National Athletic Association requested that the team be awarded champions of the tournament they were en route to. The Brazilian president has declared a national three days of mourning.
"I feel unsafe on planes all the time because unlike cars you have less control of your personal safety," said Mr. Coleman, a teacher at PMHS.
Does Music Help You Focus?
By Jessica K. and Jordan L.
Nov. 23, 2016
A CNN study has revealed that 400 students say yes. Researchers found patients undergoing surgery were more relaxed when they listened to music, saying that listening to music during stressful situations can calm your nerves and help you feel better.
Some students say that music does help improve focus.
Freshman Molley Allocco said, "Listening to music during tests helps me focus more."
Freshman Ree Radish said, "Music helps me calm down and focus more than listening to nothing."
Trump's cabinet picks so far
By Shubreet K.
Nov. 23, 2016
Now that he has been elected, President-elect Donald Trump now has the pivotal task of choosing cabinet members that will assist him during his presidency.
According to the New York Times, Trump has chosen a C.I.A director (Mike Pompeo), Attorney General (Jeff Sessions), White House Chief of Staff (Reince Priebus), Chief Strategist (Stephen K. Bannon) and U.N Ambassador (Nikki Haley). The new C.I.A director will have to decide whether to undo a C.I.A. “modernization” plan put in place this year and the person chosen for the position, Mike Pompeo, is a member of the House Intelligence Committee and was a sharp critic of Hillary Clinton during the congressional investigation into the 2012 attack on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
The new Attorney General has the power to change how civil rights laws are enforced and the person chosen, Jeff Sessions, is a strong proponent of strict immigration enforcement and reduced spending and tough-on-crime measures.
The Chief of Staff manages the work and personnel of the West Wing, steering the president's agenda and tending to important relationships and the person chosen, Reince Preibus, is the chairman of the Republican National Committee. The Chief Strategist helps with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic initiatives, and the person chosen, Stephen K. Bannon, was the chairman of the President-elect’s campaign and many people denounced the move because Bannon is known to represent racist views.
The U.N Ambassador is a diplomatic official accredited to serve as the official representative of his or her country. The Ambassador keeps the U.S. State department informed of events at the United Nations. Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina, was offered the position and is one of the few women mentioned as a possible Trump cabinet official. She is the first female governor in South Carolina, but has no foreign policy experience. Even though these people have been chosen by President-elect Trump, these people still have to be approved by the Senate.
Cop killer caught in San Antonio
By Dylan B.
Nov. 23, 2016
On Monday, Nov. 20, Otis Tyrone McKane in San Antonio, Texas shot and killed Detective Benjamin Marconi. Marconi was the first of four different officers killed.
On Sunday, Nov. 21, three more officers were shot and killed while in their squad cars. The man drove up to all three police men and shot through their car windows and fled soon after.
"I think the uniform was the target and the first person who happened along was the person he targeted," San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said on Monday as quoted on foxnews.
McKane also married Christian Chanel Fields during the manhunt. Soon after their marriage, McKane was arrested hours after at 4:20 P.M. in a white Buick owned by Fields with a woman and a 2-year-old according to nypost.com
Charges have yet to be released on McKane.
Will Trump build his wall and will it be worth it?
By Mike B. and Colin C.
Nov. 17, 2016
Is Trump's wall going to be a reality? Trump has put a lot of hype behind the wall and it's gained almost as large a following as the man that promised to build it. He flew into Mexico to discuss the wall but not necessarily who will pay for it. Peña Nieto, the President of Mexico, has made it very clear that Mexico will not be paying for the wall. The President of Mexico sees some of Trump's views as a threat to his nation and had stated the people of Mexico had felt "very insulted," according to CNN.
"The point wouldn't be to keep immigrants out because you have to remember we are a nation of immigrants ourselves. I think we need borders to keep out illegal immigrants who have criminal history in their own country. We are not a country if we have no borders," said Mr. Whitehead.
"You can't keep illegal immigrants out, they're going to slip in either way. And not all of them are criminals. I don't know, one might be helping your grandma out in a nursing home or something. You never know," said senior George Fath.
Trump's plan for mass deportation
By Cody D. and Jake S.
Nov. 17, 2016
After the presidential election, the President-elect, Donald Trump, proposed a plan to deal with mass deportations to Mexico.According to CNN, Mexico's president Peña Nieto said, "Deportations would be part of any agenda discussed by him and Trump."Anywhere between 2 million to 3 million illegal immigrants could be deported. Nieto wants to meet Trump before he takes office Jan. 20. Deportations could happen soon after.
Australian amusement accident leaves 4 dead
By Hayden G. and Mike V.
Oct. 17, 2016
An amusement ride in Australia malfunctioned causing four people to be trapped, which led to their deaths.
Two survived the accident at Dreamworld. The ride was a raft on water; the raft flipped over and kept the people under. The people had their seat belts on and couldn't get them off when underwater.
PA Turnpike accident causes issues
By Zeke J.
Oct. 17, 2016
On Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Towamencin, PA, four tractor trailers and several cars crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike a little before 5:30 a.m. The Turnpike suggested that all motorists take Route 63 on the Oct. 25. The highway and several exits were closed. No major injuries were reported.
"I think we have a lot of dedicated men and women in our town if something ever happened like that, I hope all of the victims are alright," said Mrs.Haeffner.
NJ brings casinos and gas taxes to ballot
By Shubreet K.
Oct. 19, 2016
Most people in America are worried about who they will vote for president on Nov. 8, but along with that, we will be voting for other things as well. The state of New Jersey has put two questions on the state-wide ballot, the first about casino expansion and the second about gas taxes going to transportation funds.
The casino expansion amendment hopes to allows casino gambling in two counties. Currently, casino gambling is allowed only in Atlantic City in Atlantic County. If the amendment is passed, each casino must be located in a town 72 miles away from Atlantic City. Part of the revenue from these casinos will go to tax relief for senior citizens and the disabled.
According to an article on NJ.com, a poll was taken earlier this year and it showed 49 percent of New Jerseyans think casino gambling should continue to be limited to Atlantic City, while 44 percent believe it should be allowed elsewhere. The people that are against the expansion are afraid that it would lead to casinos closing in Atlantic City. Others are worried that if casinos open in North Jersey, New York might open some and steal New Jersey's business. On the opposite end of the argument, opponents say the plan would bring thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of new tax revenue. Also it would be a positive influence on tourism and state economy.
The other question on the ballot is about whether the money from raised gas taxes will go to the Transportation Trust Fund. NJ.com states the legislation Governor Chris Christie plans to sign raises gas tax by 23 cents and also includes $1.4 billion in tax cuts. This plan will mainly affect the retired citizens of New Jersey along with giving the much needed funds to the transportation system.
The Transportation Trust Fund, which pays for roads and rail projects, ran out of money over the summer. By raising the gas tax and giving that money to the Transportation Trust Fund, Christie hopes that money will save the fund. People also have mixed views on this topic too. According to an NJ.com article dated Sept. 30, by raising the tax, New Jersey will have the seventh highest gas tax in the country.
To oppose that, Senate President Steve Sweeney said, "It's cheaper than New York. It's cheaper than Pennsylvania. It's cheaper than Connecticut. We will still have the lowest gas tax in this region.".
If this legislation gets passed, in eight years the Transportation Trust Fund is estimated to have $16 billion. This issue will affect all people in the state so it is important that citizens know about the issue before voting.
Body found in Newark in bad shape
By Jessica K. and Jordan L.
Oct. 19, 2016
Behind a house on Wainwright Street, Essex County on Oct. 14, a decomposed body was found. Authorities are investigating what the cause of death was. The body has not been
identified yet, and no other further details are available.
Joined twins separated
By Calli C. and Breanna J.
Oct. 19, 2016
A pair of 13-month-old congenitally join twin boys underwent 16-hour-long operation according to the Independent. They were said to share a five-by-seven area of brain tissue.
There were 40 medical experts, working on the twins. The mother Nicole McDonald posted
on Facebook, "Dr.Goodrich had to make the call and the final cut based on his instinct."
There was GoFundMe page set up before the began surgery on the twins. The page was to raise money for the treatment. Anias' blood pressure and heart rate dropped as surgeons cut the dura, the covering of his brain. He is expected to suffer some form of paralysis during the recovery.
Doctors said Jadon did much better the Anias during the procedure. The twins will be monitored for around a week or more, just to make sure everything is fine.
The mother said "the next two months will be critical in terms of recovery and we will not know for sure how Anias and Jadon are recovering for many weeks."
Samsung recalling Note 7s
By Cody D. and Jake S.
Oct. 13, 2016
Samsung was ordered to recall 2.5 million Note 7s a few months after the device was put out on to the market in Aug.
Samsung has put a stop on the sales of Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after not correcting the problem that caused the phones to burst into flames.
"Puts a bad vibe for Galaxy, I'm going to be switching to iPhone," said a user of the Galaxy 5s Brandon Friant.
"The worlds biggest smartphone maker said Tuesday it is killing off the phone entirely," according to CNN Money.
Starting Oct. 13. through the end of the year, Samsung said to its customers in South Korea that they will be able to exchange their Samsung device for another.
Trump gets "childish" in first debate
By Cody D. and Jake S.
Sept. 29, 2016
On Sept. 26, the debate kicked off between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
"The debate was childish," said PMHS student Jolie Simpkins.
Trump talk passed his proposed time and he would talk over the moderator. Both nominees for each party kept firing back at each other and there was some lying throughout the debate. Trump criticized Clinton for dropping off the campaign trial ahead of the debate. Clinton came back and said, "You know what else I prepared for? I prepared to be president."
Trump lied repeatedly Monday night. Clinton claimed that Trump thinks that climate change is a hoax concocted by the Chinese, Trump shot back and said, "I do not say that. I do not say that,"according to CNN. On Nov. 6, 2012 Trump tweeted, "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non competitive."
Students' opinions on the presidential debate
By Shubreet K.
Sept. 29, 2016
The outcome of the 2016 election will deeply affect the country and the spirit of the people.
Though there have been many surveys done asking Millennials and Generation X, no one has taken the time to ask my generation about their thoughts on the presidential candidates. Since the world will be in our hands in a couple of years, I decided to survey the people of Pennsville High School.
This debate has been anticipated since both Trump and Clinton received their nominations. People expect to see both candidates act presidential, yet that's not how some students saw both of them.
"The atmosphere was definitely filled with ridiculousness but definitely a lot of comedy as well," said Brent Irwin, after being asked about the atmosphere of the debate.
Neither candidate really put themselves in a better light during the debate.
From this debate, people hoped to better solidify their reasons for voting for one candidate, and others watched so they could decide on who they would reluctantly vote for. Their ideas on how they would fix the country would hopefully bring in voters.
"I agreed with what Hillary was saying about the fact that the middle class needs help and taxes need to be changed." said April Hartman, when she was asked what ideas she agreed with during the debate. This topic was very important during the debate because both candidates have very different views on taxes in the country.
Both candidates have also surrounded themselves with tons of scandals including Trump's tax returns and Clinton's private emails. They both need to rebuild trust so, since both scandals were brought up during the debate, I asked students who they think is the most trustworthy.
Gabby Gioia said, "I think both of them have their issues, however I think Trump would be more trustworthy because. . . Hillary Clinton. . . contradicts herself a lot." Trust is something both candidates need to work on, especially if they are voted into office.
The last question I asked all of the students interviewed was who they would vote for if they could. This question received mixed reactions.
A few people like Irwin said, "I would vote for Hillary Clinton". Others, like Gioia and Ben Wentzel said they would vote for Trump. Wentzel said he "would rather have a idiot than a criminal in office."
Uber considering flying taxis
By Hayden G. and Mike V.
Sept. 29, 2016
Uber is researching flying taxis that could be released within 10 years.
On Sept. 26, Uber released information on flying taxis, which will make traveling much easier considering there wouldn't be much traffic. According to ibtimes.co.uk, the Uber taxis would let you go anywhere you desire, you would just have to pay when you reach your destination.
This new feature to Uber was originally inspired by Leonardo da Vinci in 1493.
Trump and Clinton clash
By Zeke J.
Sept. 29, 2016
The first presidential debate on Sept. 26 at Hofstra University in New York ended with not much progress, and with Election Day only 40 days away. Many said it was more like a reality TV show then a debate for president of the United States. Trump was mostly on the defensive as Clinton kept going at him and going at him, making Trump appear unprepared. Trump denied just about everything Clinton threw at him. When he tried to come at Clinton she also denied everything and smiled, coming off arrogant as PMHS students stated.
Trump stated he will release his tax returns after Clinton releases her thirty thousand deleted emails. The topics discussed were ISIS, race, the economy, and crime and criminal justice. They did not get to the sixth topic as the moderated stated on live television that it was expected. America is left with a difficult choice of who to choose this election, as Trump and Clinton are two of the most unpopular candidates in 30 years as sources say in the Washington Post.
N.C. man shot by police
By Emily F. and Jessica K.
Sept. 29, 2016
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police determined that Keith Lamont Scott, 43, was a potential threat to public safety on Sept. 21. Officer Brentley Vinson, 26, said he saw Mr. Scott "hold a gun up" and decided to approach him. Mr. Scott was backing away from his vehicle when he was shot. His family claimed he was reading a book. According to foxnews.com, Mr. Scott, killed after the confrontation, allegedly stabbed his wife, hit his child and made threats to murder his family. His wife claims to have made multiple requests for domestic violence protective orders, one she had filed last year.