Americans react to the election

By: Katelyn Griffin Trump won the presidential election with 312 total electoral votes, and Harris ended with 226 total votes. What do the people of America think about this outcome?  According to Pew Research, “About half of all adults say they are excited (22%) or relieved (28%) about his victory, while roughly the same share say they are disappointed (33%) or angry (15%).” Most people were … Continue reading Americans react to the election

Republicans take a majority in Congress

By Samantha Schulz On Wednesday, November 13, the Republicans took control, obtaining 218 seats in the House of Representatives which secured the majority, while Democrats secured 208 seats after Republicans flipped seven seats. The upper chamber of the Senate has been shifted to a Republican majority after they flipped three Democratic senate seats. Which makes it 52 seats for the Republicans and 47 seats for … Continue reading Republicans take a majority in Congress

Are the Menendez Brothers really being freed? 

by Katie Griffin In 1989, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez were shot to death in their home by their two sons Lyle and Erik Menendez. After three trials and hours of TV coverage, they were found guilty of the murders and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Two recent releases tell their story. One of them is called Monsters, a … Continue reading Are the Menendez Brothers really being freed? 

What really happened to Liam Payne?

By Samantha Schulz The singer Liam Payne who was known for being in the teenage boy band One Direction passed away at 31 years old. He fell off the third-story balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 16.  The police were called according to BBC, prior to dealing with a man acting erratically and under the influence. They found Payne’s body in the … Continue reading What really happened to Liam Payne?

Who will America be voting for to be the next President of the United States?

by Katie Giffin This time of the year is the most important time of year because this is when the people of the United States of America vote for the president of the U.S. This year’s 2024-2025 election has had its surprises. The initial matchup saw current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. However, Biden stepped down from the election. According to the … Continue reading Who will America be voting for to be the next President of the United States?

Do you know how and where to vote for the upcoming election?

By Samantha Schulz This year’s election will take place on Tuesday, November 5. To vote in the election, you have to be 18 years old at the time of the election. You had to register by October 7, either online on https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/, in person at the local election office, or by mail to vote in the upcoming election. You can check your registration via VoteOhio.gov: … Continue reading Do you know how and where to vote for the upcoming election?

Tracking Hurricane Helene’s path and destruction

By Brendan Clementz With the dissipation of Hurricane Helene, its path of devastation through the Southeast states has ended. Its course began at the Florida Gulf Coast, and after tearing its way through the city of Perry, it began its dismantling journey of 500 miles, making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. After hitting cities like Tampa Bay and Cedar Key, causing flooding, fires, and … Continue reading Tracking Hurricane Helene’s path and destruction

Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Effects

by Caroline Polen Hurricane Helene is a significant tropical cyclone that formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It came from a tropical wave that moved off of the west coast of Africa. Helene turned into a hurricane as it moved across the Atlantic. Helene intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. Helene stayed in open waters, which is why the land impact was limited. But, it brought … Continue reading Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Effects

First interview with Kamala Harris as presidential candidate reinforces opinions 

By Brendan Clementz Current Vice President Kamala Harris, the new presidential nominee for the Democrats, had an interview with CNN along with vice presidential pick Tim Walz where she discussed her positions on multiple hot button issues.  In the interview, Harris was asked questions on her stances on topics such as fracking and illegal immigration, and reinforced her opinions on them. On the topic of … Continue reading First interview with Kamala Harris as presidential candidate reinforces opinions 

Court moves to postpone Trump’s sentencing until election ends

By Brendan Clementz With the presidential election gaining in intensity as November draws near, worries arose among the court assigned to sentence candidate Donald Trump. To ensure impartiality, Judge Juan Merchan made the decision to postpone the sentencing until November 26, three weeks after the end of the election.  The sentencing date was originally scheduled for September 18, but as a show of good faith, … Continue reading Court moves to postpone Trump’s sentencing until election ends