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The Challenge that Broke the Internet

The Challenge that Broke the Internet

Daniah Jackson, Editor May 2, 2025

The USC Ice Bucket Challenge is a reimagining of the viral ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Ice Bucket Challenge that took social media by storm in 2014. Originally launched to raise awareness for ALS,...

From Spirit to Spending

From Spirit to Spending

Keyan Koenig, staff editor April 10, 2025

Holiday consumerism leads to increased waste, financial strain, and a shift in focus from core values to material possessions. Some people will argue that it has also indirectly contributed to holiday...

What Animals Are Endangered?

Kaylie McCabe, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

In the intricate tapestry of life on Earth, many species are teetering on the brink of extinction. From the majestic Amur leopard to the gentle giant panda, the list of endangered animals is alarmingly...

The Buses Are Too Busy

The Buses Are Too Busy

Leah McGhee, Guest Writer March 31, 2025

Yesterday, students promptly loaded onto their buses at 2:15 p.m., listening to music, talking with their friends and gazing longingly out of the bus’s windows. Today, they sit in the noisy cafeteria...

Instagram Incident

Instagram Incident

Robert Waltz, Editor February 27, 2025

    On Feb. 26, 2025, Instagram Reels became host to a wide range of graphic videos, particularly those involving highly violent or sexual circumstances. Most users were unable to scroll through just...

Writers Guild of America Launches Historic Strike

Writers Guild of America Launches Historic Strike

Kiah Koenig, Guest Writer May 14, 2024

As of May 2, 2024 it will mark the one-year anniversary of the infamous writer's strike that happened and sent all production to a halt in all major filming areas. Although it’s been a year It’s important...

Accident or Planned: Baltimore Bridge

Accident or Planned: Baltimore Bridge

Aydenn Sutton, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

Many incidents that happen can be accidental or planned, but what about a bridge collapse?  On Tuesday, March 26, the Key Bridge of Baltimore collapsed because a cargo ship crashed into it. Six construction...

Family of Five Burns in House FIre

Family of Five Burns in House FIre

Aydenn Sutton, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

People struggling with mental health are fighting battles that those who do not could never understand, but that doesn’t mean those who struggle should go unheard. Mental health is important because...

Aaron Bushell: The Extremities of Protest Throughout History

Aaron Bushell: The Extremities of Protest Throughout History

Kennedi Bryant, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

Twitch is an interactive livestreaming service for content spanning from gaming, entertainment, sports, music and more. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, Aaron Bushnell, 25-year-old US Air Force serviceman,...

Death After Drake

Death After Drake

Logan Holmes, Editor March 20, 2024

Chicago mother and daughter, Laticha Bracero and Alyssa Cordova, were visiting Saint Louis for a Drake, J Cole and Lil Durk concert on February 13, Cordova loved going to concerts but always wanted her...

Car shows of 2024

Car shows of 2024

Boston Hammond March 13, 2024

Car shows are a way of bringing people together that have a similar interest of cars. These shows can range from nighttime meets in abandoned parking lots to gas station meet ups to morning “Cars and...

Redefining the Narrative: Black Girls’ Fight for Equality in Education

Redefining the Narrative: Black Girls’ Fight for Equality in Education

Kennedi Bryant March 11, 2024

According to an article by Ballard Brief, Black students tend to experience harsher disciplinary measures at higher rates than their peers in public schools in the United States (Racial Inequality in Public...

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