International News
Pope Francis on Deportation
By Eleanor O’Hagan Senior Staff Writer Since the election and inauguration of President Trump, there have been many changes put into the works for better or worse for the nation. Among these changes are the plans for mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Now, while those who come to the country illegally should face legal repercussions, […]
Hockey Four-Nations Spectacle
By Eleanor O’Hagan Senior Staff Writer This year the National Hockey League decided to bring an alternative format to the typical All-Star Game. The 2025 and 2026 seasons for hockey are having what is called the Four-Nations tournament. The 2025 tournament took place from Feb. 12-20 of this year, and, as the name suggests, had […]
The Impossible Made Possible at the Summer Paris Paralympics 2024
Cece Razo Staff Writer As the Paralympic athletes crossed the finish line, won the match or hit the bullseye, it did not matter what country they represented; the whole world came together to watch these athletes redefine the word, “perseverance.” The International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons echoed this remark at the opening ceremonies, saying, […]
Pope Francis embarks on Southeast Asia Trip
Luke Luedy Staff Writer Pope Francis will be embarking on a 12-day trip across Southeast Asia. The pontiff will visit Singapore, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. The multinational voyage was originally scheduled for 2020, but the outbreak of COVID-19 pushed it back. The pope aims to achieve a variety of goals during this trip. […]
Current events 4.21.23
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer National On the afternoon of April 11, a fire began at a recycling plant in Richmond, Indiana. Because plastics were burned, the smoke from the fire is considered toxic. “There is a host of different chemicals that plastics give off when they’re on fire, and it’s concerning,” said Steven Jones, […]
News Briefs
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer National News Storm system crosses country A storm system moved across the United States during the first week of March, causing snow, sleet and strong wind throughout different parts of the country. The storm started in California, with some areas of the state receiving about 7 feet of snow, before […]
Current Events
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer National News On Feb. 3, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio because of an overheated wheel bearing. Eleven train cars carrying several chemicals such as vinyl chloride, ethylene glycol and isobutylene were overturned. There have been no reported fatalities or injuries. Immediately following the crash, […]
Current Events
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer National On January 20, students from the Our Lady of the Rosary School in Greenville, South Carolina, were asked to leave the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. because of their pro-life hats. The group was visiting the museum before attending the annual March for Life. The students […]
News Briefs
Stanley Colaço Staff Writer National Twitter sold to Elon Musk in $44 billion deal After more than a month of discussions and changes in shares, ownership and corporate structure, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, bought Twitter for $44 billion at a rate of $54.20 a share. Twitter walked back on its initial rejection of […]
News Briefs
Stanley Colaço Staff Writer National Murder charges dropped against woman who ‘self-induced’ abortion On Sunday, Texas local prosecutor Gocha Allen Ramirez announced he will not be pursuing murder charges on Lizelle Herrerra. Herrerra attempted a “self-induced” abortion before the original arrest, and, after delivering the baby in a miscarriage due to the abortion, nurses reported […]