Calif. wildfires aftermath: the chaos isn’t over yet
Story by: Kendall Baer, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
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Authorities announced on Nov. 25 that the most catastrophic wildfire in Calif.’s history has finally been contained. The monstrous fire burned hundreds of thousands of acres, and the death toll continues to rise with 88 fatalities. Reportedly, 296 people are still missing. Even though the fires have...
2018 Climate Report cites detrimental effects on U.S. and its economy
Story by: Gaby Chacon
December 10, 2018
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The U.S. government released a 1,656-page climate report on Nov. 23. The second volume of the fourth National Climate Assessment (with the first volume released in October 2017) contains precise details and calculations on the drastic consequences of global warming and climate change. According to...
InSight landing a success
Story by: Savannah Carr
December 4, 2018
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NASA successfully landed the InSight probe on Mars’ surface on Nov. 26, following a journey that stretched 300 million miles and lasted six months. "Today, we successfully landed on Mars for the eighth time in human history," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said, according to the NASA website....
Shooting at California Bar leaves 12 dead and 21 injured
Story by: Brandon Lopez
November 30, 2018
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Former marine Ian David Long opened fire inside the crowded Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, Cal. on Nov. 7 late at night, killing 12 and injuring over 20 people. The suspect was found dead in the bar when police arrived. The autopsy reported Long committed suicide. He was a frequent customer...
Harvard scientists believe alien spaceship may have passed Earth
Story by: Savannah Carr
November 30, 2018
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In Oct. 2017 an unusually shaped asteroid named `Oumuamua, meaning a messenger that reaches out from the past, came close to Earth before speeding off. Now, Harvard scientists Abraham Loeb and Shmuel Bialy are wondering if `Oumuamua is an alien spaceship because of its unusual shape, color and trajectory. “`Oumuamua...
Thousands of migrants reach Mexican-U.S. border requesting asylum
Story by: Brandon Lopez
November 28, 2018
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On Nov. 25, over five thousand migrants from Central and South America attempted to cross into the U.S from Tijuana, Mexico, seeking asylum. The U.S arrested 42 people, and Mexico arrested 39 people who attempted to cross the border. Department of Homeland Security spokesman Tyler Houlton said the...
UPDATE, Nov. 26- White House pulls CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass
Story by: Katie Kleinman
November 26, 2018
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Jim Acosta, the chief White House correspondent for CNN, was stripped of his press pass after questioning President Donald Trump at a post-midterms news conference on Nov. 8. Acosta asked multiple questions about the election and about Trump characterizing the Central American migrant caravan as an invasion. Th...
The Saudis change their story once again about the death of Jamal Khashoggi
Story by: Francesco Beltrano
November 14, 2018
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On Oct. 2, Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey to get the necessary documents to be able to marry his wife. He never left. After a few days with no return, he was considered to be killed by the Saudi government for his criticism against them. Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabian native,...
Election results in Fla.
Story by: Gaby Chacon and Adriana Beltrano
November 10, 2018
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The U.S. Midterm Elections were Nov. 6, and with a predicted “Blue Wave” and record-breaking voter turnout, results were highly anticipated. Here are the most important and local Fla. wins: Senator: Republican Rick Scott won against Democrat Bill Nelson with 50.1% of the vote. This election wa...
Shooting at Tallahassee Hot Yoga studio
Story by: Sydney Peters
November 10, 2018
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On Nov. 3, Scott Paul Beierle, armed with a handgun, walked into a class at Hot Yoga, a studio in Tallahassee, Fla., and opened fire. Berierle shot and killed Nancy Van Vessem and Maura Binkley and then proceeded to turn the gun on himself. Five others were wounded in the attack. “There...
What to know for Election Day
Story by: Adriana Beltrano
November 2, 2018
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Elections can be confusing, especially to first-time voters. Read this for all the information you could possibly need to know for Election Day. When? The primary election for the 2018 midterm was Aug. 28, but the general election will be held Nov. 6. All registered voters, regardless of party...
Deadly Lion Air airplane crashes just minutes after takeoff
Story by: Nia Devenyi
November 1, 2018
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On the morning of Oct. 29, Lion Air flight 610 plummeted into the Java Sea just 13 minutes after takeoff from Soekarno Hatta Intl. Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. The two-month-old Boeing 737 MAX was set to take off at 6:20 a.m. and scheduled to fly from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang; both cities...