Remembering the Lives Lost in Tree of Life Synagogue

by Drew Ward The United States has seen an unprecedented amount of mass shootings this year at 297. The latest mass shooting occurred last week, October 27, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It occurred at a Jewish synagogue during a Shabbat service.  The shooter entered the synagogue and opened fire, resulting in 11 deaths. The shooter said that he targeted the synagogue because he hates Jews.  The … Continue reading Remembering the Lives Lost in Tree of Life Synagogue

The U.S. Women’s Team Qualifies for the 2019 World Cup

By: Jade Edwards On October 17, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team qualified for the 2019 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Canada. They kicked off the qualifiers on October 4 in a match against Mexico. A result of 6-0 was just the beginning of a five game winning streak of shutouts in which they also played the other Group A candidates at the … Continue reading The U.S. Women’s Team Qualifies for the 2019 World Cup

Death of Turkish Journalist Creates Uncertainty

by Drew Ward Jamal Bin Ahmad Khashoggi was an American journalist who lived in Turkey. This past month, his story has brought a huge wake of political distress and division. Turkey believes that the Saudi Arabian government is responsible for the murder of Khashoggi. An investigation has started but there is not anything concrete yet. Khashoggi went to Turkey to pursue his career as a … Continue reading Death of Turkish Journalist Creates Uncertainty

The Hate U Give Teaches Audience Important Lessons

By: Kayla Stephensen Starr Carter, portrayed by Amandla Stenberg, lives a double life and has to learn to adjust to her predominantly black neighborhood where she grew up and her predominantly white high school. After her childhood best friend is shot and killed by a white police officer, she has to find a way to break the wall she placed between her separate lives. She … Continue reading The Hate U Give Teaches Audience Important Lessons

Make the Most of Your Next Concert

By Arden Lunay Going to a concert is a fun but sometimes overwhelming activity that is a great way to make good memories. Here are some tips to make the most out of your upcoming concert. When looking for concerts to go to, check out small venues that host intimate and, more importantly, cheap shows of underrated artists. Songkick.com allows you to search by venue. … Continue reading Make the Most of Your Next Concert

Considerations for Choosing Your Dream College

By Heidi Papay As students approach the later years of high school, they are put under pressure to start considering colleges they’d like to attend. There are a few things that will make the search for your dream college easier. Major The first, and most important, aspect to consider is the majors that each college offers. If a college doesn’t offer the major you’re interested … Continue reading Considerations for Choosing Your Dream College

Notes: The Forgotten Art Form

by Heidi Papay Notes and letters used to be written often, but as technology became more advanced, it became easier to just send a quick text. For this reason, notes are much more thoughtful and genuine. Writing someone a note isn’t hard, and can be summed up into a few steps. 1. Choose your recipient You can write a note to your significant other, your friend, … Continue reading Notes: The Forgotten Art Form