National News

Congress raises debt ceiling after US money shortage scare

Sam Hyatt

Congress has decided to raise the debt ceiling by $480 billion after announcing that the government was expected to run out of money by Oct. 18. According to The…

The murder of Miya Marcano

Sam Hyatt

Trigger warning – this article will discuss violent actions that were committed against a college student. Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old college student at Valencia College in Orlando, was reported…

Public criticizes media for ignoring missing people of color

Taylor Sallenger

In light of the Gabby Petito missing person case gaining national attention, people are criticizing the media’s lack of coverage of missing people of color all over the nation. …

COVID-19 booster shots are here but they’re not for everyone

Taylor Sallenger

Those over 65 years of age, those with medical conditions, those in long-term care facilities and those who work in a high-risk setting are all now eligible for COVID-19 booster…

Body of missing influencer found after disappearance receives national attention

Taylor Sallenger

After almost a month-long disappearance, 22-year-old Gabrielle Petito’s body was found in Grand Teton National Park on the evening of Sept. 19. Petito was traveling with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie,…

California recall election ends in victory

Marley Bassett

Last week, California held a recall election for governor. The election ended in victory for the incumbent governor, Democrat Gavin Newsom. A recall election can be called to oust…

Biden proposes vaccine mandates

Sam Hyatt

After President Joe Biden’s announced new COVID-19 vaccine requirements, which will affect around 100 million Americans, United States citizens have become outraged at the president’s push for mandating vaccines. In…

Justice Department sues Texas

Marley Bassett

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over concerns regarding the state’s abortion ban that was passed at the beginning of September. The new…

PFAS in the drinking water

Sam Hyatt

Harmful chemicals called per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found within the water supply or ground water in many communities around the country, with sites as close as…

Remembering September 11, 2001, 20 years later

Taylor Sallenger

As a day that will live on in the minds of Americans, Sept. 11, 2001 left a scar on our nation. An unprecedented terrorist attack took place on American soil,…