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Supposed Ceasefire: The Ongoing Palestine-Israel Conflict

Supposed Ceasefire: The Ongoing Palestine-Israel Conflict

Amira Scherzinger, Social Media Manager October 23, 2025

In the early morning hours of October 10th, 2025, the Israeli government approved a ceasefire plan, supposedly bringing it into immediate effect. However, it is not clear if the Israeli Prime FaMinister’s Office has given the order to the Israel Defense...

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French police officers stand next to a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum, on Quai Francois Mitterrand, in Paris on October 19, 2025. Robbers broke in to the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning, a source close to the case said, adding that its value was still being evaluated. A police source said an unknown number of thieves arrived on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

The Louvre Robbed, Like Straight Out of a Movie

Juliana Wilkes, Editor October 23, 2025

In just seven minutes, the most visited museum in the world, the Louvre, was robbed of nine pieces of the French crown jewels. The robbery occurred in broad daylight at around 9:30 French time, shortly after the museum opened for the day. After the heist,...

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TOPSHOT - Demonstrators take part in a protest against the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 2025, on the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of protesters rallied nationwide Saturday against Donald Trump ahead of a huge military parade on the US president's 79th birthday -- as the killing of a Democratic lawmaker underscored the deep divisions in American politics. "No Kings" demonstrators took to the streets in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta and hundreds of other cities across the United States to condemn what they call Trump's dictatorial overreach. (Photo by RINGO CHIU / AFP) (Photo by RINGO CHIU/AFP via Getty Images)

No Kings Protest: October 18th

Ruby Hutchison, Editor October 23, 2025

On October 18th, 2025, a No Kings protest occurred across the world once again. In the United States, over 2,500 ‘No Kings’ events were planned, and nearly 7 million people turned up to these peaceful rallies.  The protests were calm on Saturday,...

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Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown

Ruby Hutchison, Editor October 9, 2025

On October 1st, at 12:01 a.m., the United States Government shut down. For over eight days, the Republican and Democratic politicians in the Senate have continued to disagree about the budget, forcing 40% of the federal workforce to remain stagnant as...

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Tru-Fru Recall 2025: What to Know

Tru-Fru Recall 2025: What to Know

Saniya Taylor, Editor October 9, 2025

TruFru, a popular snack company  known for their delicious freeze-dried fruits, has called for a “re-call” as of September 29th, 2025. Only 3 days prior, The company announced the re-call September 26th when a customer received a product that contained...

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Jimmy Kimmel vs. ABC

Jimmy Kimmel vs. ABC

Juliana Wilkes, Editor September 25, 2025

On Wednesday, September 17th, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, suspended by ABC. They decided that Kimmel’s comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk pushed it over the edge. Kimmel has had his show on the air...

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RFK’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

RFK’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor September 11, 2025

On September 4th, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down in Capital Hill for a 3-hour-long hearing. The hearing was with the Senate Finance Committee, which included senators John Barrasso of Wyoming,  Dr. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Maria Cantwell of Washington,...

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‘Hands Off!’ Protest

‘Hands Off!’ Protest

Ruby Hutchison, Editor May 15, 2025

On Saturday, April 5th, over 1,300 ‘Hands Off!’ Protests were held across the United States against President Trump and Elon Musk. This country-wide protest has been the largest to date since Trump’s second term started. Protests were even held...

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April 30th Marks 50 Years Since the Vietnam War Ended

April 30th Marks 50 Years Since the Vietnam War Ended

Benjamin Nguyen May 1, 2025

50 years ago, on April 30th, North Vietnamese tanks knocked down and rolled over the gates of the Saigon Presidential Palace, South Vietnam.  Upon storming the palace, North Vietnamese troops arrested South Vietnamese President Dương Văn Minh, who...

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Apple is Planning a Smartwatch Revolution

Apple is Planning a Smartwatch Revolution

Shahed Al Ali April 24, 2025

It looks like Apple is up to something really nice with wearables! There are rumors that they might add cameras to the next version of the Apple Watch. Just imagine having a watch that’s not only for checking the time or your notifications. A watch...

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Mike Brown Brings Out the Big Bucks: Chase and Higgins Extensions Secured

Mike Brown Brings Out the Big Bucks: Chase and Higgins Extensions Secured

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting March 27, 2025

 After a stressful few weeks for fans, players, and administrators alike, the deals with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were finally secured. Extension Details Chase’s contract took precedence over Higgins', and boy, was it a big one....

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Buckeye Brief XII: Ohio General Assembly Passes SB1

Buckeye Brief XII: Ohio General Assembly Passes SB1

Benjamin Nguyen March 27, 2025

Senator Cirino’s SB1 comes after the national context where the federal government, under President Trump, has pushed back against the DEI policies that were ushered in under the last administration.  President Trump has already issued Executive Orders...

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