By Summer Bixler In September of 1973, President Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This act said that people with disabilities of any kind should not be subject to discrimination, and cannot be denied any benefits. This act, known popularly as Section 504, became extremely important in schools, offering kids with disabilities accommodations to help them get the education they need. In 2025, 17 … Continue reading 504 Plans under attack by states

By: Summer Bixler Gene Hackman, an award-winning actor, was found dead in his Santa Fe home on February 26, along with his wife, Betsy Arawaka, a classical pianist, and one of their family dogs. Gene Hackman’s career spanned over four decades. He won four Golden Globe Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and three Academy Awards. He is best known for his roles in “The … Continue reading Gene Hackman passes away at the age of 95

By: Summer Bixler Last weekend, several were left devastated. On January 29, an American Airlines plane was preparing to approach the runway over the Potomac River in D.C. when a Black Hawk helicopter collided into it. The Black Hawk was seemingly flying too high, higher than the usual height. After the collision, no survivors were left. Since then, all 67 victims have been identified. Just … Continue reading Many left distraught and confused after plane crashes