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Solar Flares and Our Accidental Barrier

by Jack Long It seems like something out of a science-fiction book—an invisible shield surrounding Earth—but in 2014 NASA’s Van Allen Probes discovered an impenetrable barrier in space. This barrier, caused by the interaction between very low frequency (VLF) waves and charged particles surrounding the Earth, can block solar flares from entering our Earth’s atmosphere. In an age of modern technology running well, everything, solar … Continue reading Solar Flares and Our Accidental Barrier

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Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Announces Bid for Governor

by Joey Derrico Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley announced on Monday, May 8, that she will run for the Democratic party nomination for governor in 2018. Whaley, a forty-one-year-old Democrat from Indiana, has been connected to Ohio politics since she was an undergraduate. While at the University of Dayton for undergraduate studies, Whaley headed the UD College Democrats and eventually climbed the ladder to become state … Continue reading Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Announces Bid for Governor

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France Under New Rule

by Jaimie Franz France has recently elected a new president, Emmanuel Macron. Macron won the election by a landslide of 66% of the votes, compared to his running mate, Marine Le Pen, with only 34%. The young 39 year old president, the youngest leader in France since Napoleon, has promised to unify the country of France and revise the economy, two promises throughout his campaign, stating, … Continue reading France Under New Rule

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What to Know About the French Election

By: Meghan Malas The country of France experienced one of two rounds of voting involved in its electoral process on April 23. The race prior to then was between five individuals representing separate parties, “the far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen, scandal-hit conservative François Fillon, centrist newcomer Emmanuel Macron and far-left wildcard Jean-Luc Mélenchon” (CNN) were all competitive in the Round One, while Benoit Hamon … Continue reading What to Know About the French Election

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Special Elections Garner Significant Attention

by Joey Derrico New-found jobs in the Trump administration have led to vacant seats in the House of Representatives and other legislative bodies, and Republicans and Democrats alike want to capitalize on the opportunity, creating special elections in Kansas and Georgia.  One special election in Kansas replaces the newly appointed CIA Director and former Congressman Mike Pompeo. Pompeo was a Republican who served the fourth … Continue reading Special Elections Garner Significant Attention

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Local Child Struck in Crosswalk

by Jaimie Franz On Friday, April 4, a hit-and-run occurred at The Greene shopping center in Beavercreek. The car hit a 9-year-old girl and her father as the pedestrians crossed a sidewalk by Potbelly Sandwich Shop. The car quickly dashed away after the accident as authorities pulled up. Witnesses went in panic from the disbelief that something like that would happen. The young girl was barely … Continue reading Local Child Struck in Crosswalk

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Vacant Supreme Court Seat Filled

by Joey Derrico After more than a year of intense deliberation from both sides of the political aisle, a candidate has been nominated and confirmed to fulfill the vacant 9th seat on the Supreme Court. Forty-nine-year-old Neil Gorsuch will take the place of deceased Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away last February from a heart attack at the age of 79. Speaking in terms of … Continue reading Vacant Supreme Court Seat Filled

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Opinion: The Lack of Discourse Surrounding Syria

By: Meghan Malas When knowledge of Bashar al-Assad’s chemically induced massacre on citizens of his own country of Syria hit the public this past April 4, everyone, including the President of the United States, was stunned by the grotesque imagery of countless innocent lives suffering at the hand of a man who is supposed to be their leader. This event triggered immediate reaction by both … Continue reading Opinion: The Lack of Discourse Surrounding Syria

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Terror Attack in the UK Parliament

By Rachel Giffin Four people were killed, 20 injured outside Parliament in a terror attack on Wednesday, March 22. Among the injured were 3 police officers. The attacker was also shot by the police at the scene. At this moment, a full investigation is underway. A vehicle drove aggressively through pedestrians on the Westminster Bridge in London, leaving many with catastrophic injuries. Then a man with … Continue reading Terror Attack in the UK Parliament

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Couple Found Dead in Centerville, Ohio

By Rachel Giffin Airline pilot Brian Hayle and his wife, Courtney, were found dead due to a fatal dose of heroin and fentanyl just over a week ago in Centerville, Ohio. The heartbreaking 911 call reached Centerville authorities after the couple’s children woke up for school and realized their parents weren’t waking up as well. Toxicologists have evidence that narcotics were involved, but the most … Continue reading Couple Found Dead in Centerville, Ohio

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