Caucus day comes to a close in Iowa
Hannah Alexander, staff writer
February 19, 2016
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Caucus day has come and passed for Iowa, and the results are in. On Feb. 1, thousands of voters swarmed to vote. On the Republican side, Ted Cruz earned the top vote with 27.6%. Behind Cruz was Donald Trump with 24.3%. For Democrats, Hillary Clinton won with 49.9%...
Zika virus epidemic may be cause of surge in rare disease
Miranda Edwards, Editor
January 29, 2016
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An epidemic has begun in South America as the Zika virus has affected 4,000 infants in Brazil in the past year. The zika virus, which is spread by way of mosquito, was thought to only have a dangerous effect on pregnant woman as it causes deformities on babies while they are in the womb. ...
The 2016 Presidential candidates: an overview
January 15, 2016
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Most children and teens are happy to be oblivious about politics, but one telltale sign of growing up is caring about what is going on in your country and becoming an educated voter. High school students are approaching the day where they, for the first time, can cast their vote, and then wear the p...
Affluenza teen strikes again
Carol Johnson, staff writer
January 15, 2016
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Affluenza is a psychological term that refers to young adults who were raised in a wealthy family showing a lack of responsibility and morality, and possessing an inability to comprehend that there are consequences to their actions. In 2013, a Texas teen, Ethan Couch, killed four and injured nine pe...
Terror attacks in Paris
Hannah Alexander, Staff Writer
November 26, 2015
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On Friday the 13th, Paris was attacked by the radical group known as ISIS. The attacks occurred in many places such as a stadium, local café, and a popular nightclub. There are 129 people dead and over 350 people injured with 80 -99 of the injured in critical condition. The attacks began a...
Delphi elects Independent candidate Shane Evans
Miranda Edwards, Editor
November 11, 2015
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The citizens of small-town Delphi, Indiana, elected Independent candidate Shane Evans to serve as Mayor on Thursday, Nov. 4. Evans, 25, is now one of the youngest mayors in Indiana. Evans is a 2008 graduate of Delphi Community High School and is currently a paralegal studying to retake hi...
Syrian refugees have nowhere to flee
Hannah Alexander, Staff Writer
October 16, 2015
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Since March 2011, over 4 million Syrian refugees have been forced to leave their homes because of the Syrian Civil War. Many have fled to neighboring countries. Of the 4 million refugees, over half of them have been children. Countries such as Britain and Germany are now being faced with a crisis. Some countries ...
Wake the kids! Phone the neighbors! The Pope is in town!
Emilee Gear, staff writer
October 13, 2015
From being a bouncer in a bar in Buenos Aires, to being a pontiff, Pope Francis has seen it all, except, before a few weeks ago, he had never seen our great nation. From Thursday, Sept. 24th to Sunday, Sept. 27th, the pope visited The United States for the first time in his papacy, and his life. He...
Mohammed’s discrimination results in recognition
Hannah Alexander, Staff Writer
October 8, 2015
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On Sept. 16, 14-year-old Ahmed Mohammed of Irving, Texas brought a clock he made by himself to school. His teacher took Mohammed’s invention as a threat and called the police. Mohammed was suspended from school and escorted out of the school by police. Police tried to charge Mohammed wi...
Church shooting in Selma, Alabama.
Carol Johnson, staff writer
September 24, 2015
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On Sunday, Sept. 20, there was a shooting at Oasis Tabernacle Church in Selma, Alabama. The shooter, James Junior Minter, opened fire at his girlfriend, his one month old son, and the pastor at the early morning service. The people of the congregation were described by police as ‘heroes’ as they...