PANDEMIC CHANGES: VOTING SEASON
Christina Davenport, Reporter
September 29, 2020
COVID-19 also widely known as Coronavirus has sparked extra precautions as everyone frantically tries to stay healthy during this global pandemic. As of August 22nd, it had been the fifth consecutive day in a row where the number of daily COVID-19 cases has lowered to under 5,000 cases, yet the fluc...
A TRIBUTE TO CHADWICK BOSEMAN
Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
September 18, 2020
On Aug. 28, 2020, renowned actor Chadwick Boseman passed away. Battling against colon cancer, Boseman died at the height of his career at age 43. Fans were both heartbroken and surprised. His family disclosed information the following day that Boseman was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016. T...
HURRICANE LAURA RESPONSE AND HOW TO HELP
Mahalla Hynes, Reporter
September 10, 2020
Record-breaking hurricane Laura devastated Louisiana. The category four storm's winds, rain, and storm surges flattened towns, flooded neighborhoods, and destroyed mobile homes leaving thousands without shelter and 16 dead (ABC). It is has caused millions of dollars in damages. The storm itself was extremely dangerous, but the oil refineries burst into flames c...
Precautions taken at Seminole High School
Manya Garg, Reporter
September 8, 2020
To open schools in the midst of a global pandemic required the tireless effort of many teachers. At the start of the school year, guidance counselors were thrown into a frenzy sorting out the schedules of numerous students at Seminole High School (SHS). However, despite this, students are grateful tha...
A PUSH FOR PARTY UNITY: 2020 DNC
Mahalla Hynes, Reporter
September 3, 2020
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) aired Aug. 17 through Aug. 20, a little over half-way through an extremely tumultuous year and was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite COVID-19, the protests outside did not stop. The protests centered on criminal justice reform, racial equity, ...
TEEN ACTIVISM IN THE AGE OF COVID-19
Shea Brandau, Design Manager
August 31, 2020
During the confusing and ever-changing global pandemic, students have grown more and more involved in activism; Young adults are increasingly concerned with human rights issues, politics, and world conflicts. The world has seen our generation take charge and make a difference in many areas, including the Bl...
THE FINAL BID FOR THE 2020 ELECTION: TRUMP VS. BIDEN
Ritika Vonguru, Reporter
May 6, 2020
After careful consideration, Bernie Sanders pulled out of the Democratic race earlier this month, essentially securing the democratic nominee as Joe Biden (Tulsi Gabbard is still running a campaign; however, she remains polling at 1 percent). Sanders, with a significantly left-leaning agenda, was favored by the...
THE MUSIC OF QUARANTINE: 2020 ALBUM RELEASES
Julio Roman, Reporter
April 27, 2020
Since the beginning of 2020, many popular artists have released new songs and albums. After Hours by The Weeknd and Eternal Atake by Lil Uzi Vert are only two of the many albums that have been released this year. Many other artists are scheduled to release during quarantine, keeping many occupied during...
COVID-19 AFFECTING HOLLYWOOD
Ritika Vonguru, Reporter
April 24, 2020
The COVID-19 illness has led to school closures, trip cancellations, job losses, among countless others. Another industry took a serious hit: Hollywood. Among the many terrible things going on during this pandemic, the cinemas have been particularly affected. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an...
APRIL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
April 23, 2020
The month of April honors sexual assault awareness, encouraging communities to show support to the millions of unheard voices and survivors of sexual assault. Sexual assault is defined as the violence against another person for power over another, taking the other person’s choice away. Victims o...
THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDIA
Michelle Arshad, Reporter
April 22, 2020
From the Amazonian and Australian wildfires to the Chinese detainment of ethnic Uighur Muslims, the “speedy” distribution of critical media has significantly slowed down. Important news that should be brought to public light as soon as it breaks is being delayed and polluted by bias. As a result, ...
CHEERING ON MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: COVID-19
Ritika Vonguru, Reporter
April 21, 2020
As April comes to a close, almost half a million individuals have recovered from the coronavirus. Healthcare workers and medical personnel remain a key component in stopping the virus from escalating further and preventing as many deaths as possible. Around the world, doctors, nurses, and other medi...