Government Shutdown: Federal Workers Protest For Their Jobs Across The Country
Kryster L., Writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Big News
Rallies are being held on Thursday and Friday, by federal workers and supporters to protest the government shutdown. The first payday approaches with no paycheck and thousands of federal workers are filing for unemployment. Hundreds marched near the white house with signs saying, “Trump: End the shutdown”, “Congress: Do your job, so we can do ours...
Radio Telescope Picks Up On Fast Radio Bursts From Deep Space
Kryster L., Writer
January 10, 2019
Filed under Big News
In Canada, 13 fast bursts of radio waves coming from Outer Space have been detected by a new radio telescope. According to National Geographic, fast radio bursts are among the universe’s most bizarre phenomena and each radio burst lasts just thousandths of a second. “Until now, there was only one know...
New Carnival Cruise Will Feature An Electrical Roller Coaster
Kryster L., Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Big News, Showcase
A new Carnival cruise ship, Mardi Gras 2.0, will be the first ship in North America to be powered by liquified natural gas and recently announced to operating a thrilling, all-electrical sea coaster on the top deck. Bolt, the name of the coaster, will be nearly 800 foot long and reach speeds near 40 ...
Protest Outside Pelosi’s Capitol Hill Office: More Than 100 Arrested
Kryster L., Writer
December 12, 2018
Filed under Big News
On Monday, December 11, about 800 middle and high school students lined the halls of Capitol Hill. Hundreds demanded that, House Speaker-designate, Nancy Pelosi, prioritize on climate change leading to the arrest of 138 people. According to NBC, Sunrise Movement, the group that organized the protest, sa...
Former President George H. W. Bush Being Paid Last Respects By The Nation
Kryster L., Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Big News
Former president, George H. W. Bush, 94, died late Friday, November 30. Recently President Bush’s casket was sent on a plane and arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington D.C., according to The Guardian. He was reportedly, the longest-lived president in American history and the last of the second world war generation. Mourn...
Southcentral Alaska Struck With 7.0 Earthquake
Kryster L., Writer
December 2, 2018
Filed under Big News
On Friday morning, November 30, a large earthquake with a 7.0 magnitude struck Anchorage, Alaska. There were several reports of serious damage, including the destruction of houses, buildings and many roads. In the past, stronger earthquakes have hit Alaska and averages about 40,000 earthquakes per year, even l...
Creator of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’, Stephen Hillenburg Dies
Kryster L., Writer
November 29, 2018
Filed under Big News
It was announced on Tuesday, November 27th, that Stephen Hillenburg had died in his Southern California home, at 57. Stephen Hillenburg gained popularity for his creation of the Nickelodeon show, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’. It was announced that he died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a pro...
Border Patrol Fires Tear Gas: Trump Demands Migrants Sent Back
Kryster L., Writer
November 27, 2018
Filed under Big News
After tear gas was used against the thousands of Central American migrants at the Mexican border, President Trump tweeted on Monday, November 26, demanding the migrants to be sent back. President Donald Trump recommended that Mexican officials ship the thousands of migrants back to countries by any method they wanted. “Mexico should move the flag waving Migrants, many of who...
Tesla Making Moves
Kryster L., Writer
November 27, 2018
Filed under Big News
Renowned car company, Tesla, has made many moves with their work. They have been thinking of adding 'dog mode' and an important member of their team has left the incorporation.
Stan Lee Dead At 95
Hayden K., Writer
November 16, 2018
Filed under Big News
Stan Lee, the man who brought superheroes to life is dead. He lived a legacy by creating characters made famous through comics and movies. Some of his most famous include the Hulk, Spiderman and Iron Man. On November 12, 2018, Stan Lee passed away, the result of pneumonia, at Cedars-Sinai Medical...
California Wildfire: Death Toll Rises, Several Missing
Kryster L., Writer
November 16, 2018
Filed under Big News
On Wednesday, November 14, authorities released names to the public of about 100 people reported to be missing since the devastating wildfire. The latest death toll has risen to 48 people. In the Camp Fire in Butte County, 135,000 acres have been burned so far and 8,817 structures have been destroyed...
Emergency Evacuations Forced After 3 Massive Blazes Occur
Kryster L., Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Big News
On Thursday, November 8, at least 27,000 people in Northern California were forced to evacuate, due to a large campfire spreading rapidly through the community. It destroyed parts of Paradise, California - nursing homes, business shops, Paradise inns, houses and other buildings. Friday morning, N...
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