Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria

by Kate Barton Starting September 23, the U.S and five Arab Nations have joined together with the common goal of dismantling ISIS in Syria via airstrikes. The airstrikes target ISIS bases and supply lines and are being carried our because of ISIS’s control of Syria and its apparent role as a terrorist regime. ISIS and its members are believed to be acting in the interests … Continue reading Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria

Live From New York, SNL Season 40 Begins!

by Bridget Richard The 40th season of Saturday Night Life kicked off last Saturday, September 27, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande. One new change to the show is the Weekend Update hosts. The segment was hosted by Cecily Strong and Colin Jost after Seth Meyers left the show last February. Now, Michael Che is taking Strong’s place, while Cecily remains a cast … Continue reading Live From New York, SNL Season 40 Begins!

George Clooney Gets Married (Finally)

by Jackie Thompson George Clooney, 53, and his now-wife, Amal Alamuddin, 36, exchanged vows Saturday, September 27, marking the end of Clooney’s reign as the number one most eligible bachelor. The private 30-minute ceremony took place in beautiful Venice, Italy at the historic Aman Canal Grande Venice Hotel. Around 100 guests celebrated the much-anticipated union of the Oscar-winning actor and his human rights attorney fiancée. “The … Continue reading George Clooney Gets Married (Finally)

Woman Escapes Burglar by Crouching on Roof

by Emily Engle On Wednesday, September 24, a homeless man broke into a California woman’s home while she slept and upon becoming aware of his presence, she was forced to escape to her roof and hide under an eave, all while contacting police.  Melora Rivera, identified by KTLA-report, described seeing 29-year-old Christian Hicks in her house and climbing out of a 2nd-story window to avoid … Continue reading Woman Escapes Burglar by Crouching on Roof

YouTube star Faces Harassment Charges

by Cayla Destefani YouTube star Sam Pepper faces sexual harassment charges from his recent videos that he posted of him grabbing women’s butts as he asked them for directions. The videos sparked outrage, and ever since a total of 6 women have come forward claiming to have been sexually assaulted by Sam Pepper in the past. After outrage with the “Fake Butt Pinch” prank flared, the … Continue reading YouTube star Faces Harassment Charges

Emma Watson’s Takes Role as Goodwill Ambassador

by Jackie Thompson “It is time that we all see gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals. We should stop defining each other by what we are not, and start defining ourselves by who we are.” — Emma Watson Actress Emma Watson spoke at the UN Sunday, Sept 21 in honor of the launch of the HeforShe campaign, which aims to … Continue reading Emma Watson’s Takes Role as Goodwill Ambassador

Man Arrested for the Killing of a 6 year-old-girl

by Casey Murply A 47-year-old man was arrested Wednesday once the remains of a 6-year-old girl were found outside her home in separate bags, near her home in Kobe City, Japan.  Mirei Ikuta went missing on Sept 11.  Once identified with DNA tests, the remains of the young girl match. Police said the suspect, identified as Yasuhiro Kimino, lives in an apartment near Ikuta’s house, … Continue reading Man Arrested for the Killing of a 6 year-old-girl