National News
The Annunciation Catholic School Shooting
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Minneapolis, 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire on a group of students and adults attending morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church. Multiple shots were fired from outside of the church, breaking through the windows and hitting those inside. Two children, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, who had been attending Mass, were […]
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, […]
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 […]
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Veronica Novotny Editor-in-Chief National Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars over joke about Smith’s wife Comedian Chris Rock took the stage Sunday night at the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. But, after he made a joke at Jada Pinkett Smith’s expense, her husband, Will Smith, walked […]
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Stanley Colaço Staff Writer National California trucker convoy of hundreds reaches capital After crossing the width of the country, the American offshoot of the Canadian trucker convoy reached Washington, D.C. the weekend of March 5. While the size of the convoy and its own regionalized offshoots is uncertain, it is believed to be at least […]