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Lincoln Memorial vandalized

Lincoln Memorial vandalized

Jacob Thompson, Staff Writer October 2, 2017

According to U.S. Park Police, on Monday, September 18, a Kyrgyzstani man was caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial with a penny at around 1 p.m. The 21 year old man, Nurtilek Barkirov, was charged...

Twelve year old ventriloquist, Darci Lynne Farmer, wins America's Got Talent

Twelve year old ventriloquist, Darci Lynne Farmer, wins America’s Got Talent

Alejandro Rangel, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

Twelve year old Darci Lynne Farmer, an aspiring ventriloquist from Oklahoma, won America’s Got Talent on September 20, 2017. Darci Lynne Farmer began her America's Got Talent competition strong as...

Masterpiece Cake Shop petitions the Supreme Court

Masterpiece Cake Shop petitions the Supreme Court

Noah Lydon, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear the case of Colorado baker, Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cake Shop. He is being sued by Dave Mullins and his spouse Charlie Craig for denying...

The animals of Harvey receive help

The animals of Harvey receive help

Hailey Carroll, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

On Friday August 25th, Hurricane Harvey, a category 3 hurricane flooded parts of Texas and Louisiana. Many families had to evacuate, which caused over 2,500 displaced animals to fend for themselves. From...

A battle between President Trump and the NFL rages on

A battle between President Trump and the NFL rages on

Loretta Sbat, Staff Writer September 29, 2017

A controversy and Twitter battle between the NFL and President Donald Trump occurred over the weekend between the Sunday and Monday games. One of the motives for this act of civil disobedience was...

Toys ‘R’ Us files bankruptcy

Toys ‘R’ Us files bankruptcy

Jordan Anderson, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

On September 19th, one of the most well-known toy stores in the world, Toys ‘R’ Us, declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. Unable to compete with  Walmart and Amazon, they are now over five billion dollars...

Ryan Zinke pushes for size changes and lifted restrictions on national monuments

Ryan Zinke pushes for size changes and lifted restrictions on national monuments

Marina Sounanthanam, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

In a leaked memo to the White House on September 18, 2017, Ryan Zinke, 52nd Secretary of Interior of the United States, calls for the reductions in size for at least four national monuments and various...

Selena Gomez receives a new kidney

Selena Gomez receives a new kidney

Timothy Paul, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

On September 14, international pop star Selena Gomez posted a photo via Instagram of herself alongside her close friend, Francia Raisa, in a hospital bed. She announced that she had undergone a kidney...

Relief agencies like the American Red Cross say monetary donations give them the greatest flexibility to address victims' needs.

The Red Cross receives backlash

Victoria Tran, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Following Hurricane Harvey, an Atlantic, Category 3 hurricane that left Texas in a devastated state, people have persistently urged others to donate to organizations in order to help those in need. However...

Eighty-one year old bodybuilder becomes a star

Eighty-one year old bodybuilder becomes a star

Nadage Beausejour, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

“Live your life and forget your age,” said Norman Vincent Peale, an American minister and author. Ernestine Shepherd, a 81 year old bodybuilder from Baltimore, Maryland is doing just that. She...

Kenneka Jenkins found in hotel freezer

Kenneka Jenkins found in hotel freezer

Hypatia Day, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

Kenneka Jenkins, 19, was found dead in a walk in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare hotel in Rosemont after attending a party being held there. Kenneka Jenkins left to go to the Crowne Plaza...

Students loans to be forgiven

Students loans to be forgiven

Emily Dinis, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

Over 5 billion dollars in student loans may be forgiven by a judge at an upcoming hearing. Many borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments are being aggressively pursued in court by the National...

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