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Ovechkin (2)- From challenger to record-breaker, Ovechkin made hockey history with every shot leading up to his 897th goal.

NHL Breaking Barriers: How Hockey’s Biggest Names Created History 

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter May 22, 2025

From the ice to the fast paced world of the National Hockey League (NHL), legends do not just break records but they set high expectations for future players. Players who rewrote history include: Vegas...

Pope Leo XIV makes his first public appearance standing at the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after his declaration as the 267th Head of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025. Image sourced from Flickr, Creative Commons by NC-ND.

Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/catholicism/54506387286/

The Passing of Pope Francis

Matteo Boado, Staff Reporter May 22, 2025

On the morning of Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away at 88 years old in the Vatican, ending his 12 year tenure as the head of the Catholic Church. Since 2013, Pope Francis ascended...

Refugee Reintegration. Syrian refugees at a clinic in Ramtha, Northern Jordan (Taken by Russell Watkins/Department for International Development for Creative Commons License).

Syrian Refugees: Reintegration

Amanial Ftwi, Editor in Chief May 6, 2025

After erupting in 2011, the Syrian Civil War finally begins to dissipate more than a decade later, yet Syrians now face the challenge of reintegration. The nation remains the largest source of displaced...

Palestine supportive protesters march down streets and demand for a ceasefire. Sourced from the Organization of World Peace (OWP).

The Three-Stage Gaza Ceasefire: Shattered

Matteo Boado, Staff Reporter May 6, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, over 400 Palestinians died with hundreds more in critical condition as a result of a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military described the...

Superintendent Jhone Ebert kicked off her first day by connecting with students and staff during a welcoming visit to Howard Wasden Elementary School.

CCSD Welcomes New Superintendent

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter May 6, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Jhone Ebert earned the title of next Superintendent of the fifth largest school district, Nevada ranks 47th in education, and according to Ebert reports, “Our 8th grade students [lag]...

CLOSING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- On March 20, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education. Trump vocalized in this order that he thinks the Department of Education has improperly taught the youth and has failed many parents, teachers, and students. According to the president, with the department gone, people will be given new chances to flourish in their environment. (By rawpixel.com under public domain with a Creative Commons License.)

The Demolition of the Department of Education

Maegan Lumsdaine, Staff Reporter May 6, 2025

On March 20, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the demolition of the US Department of Education. In the order, Trump argues that despite funding the department...

Syria’s Continued Conflict

Amanial M Ftwi,, Editor in Cheif March 20, 2025

On December 8, 2024, Bashar al-Assad and his family’s 54-year rule collapsed to opposition forces. Despite the establishment of a transitional government, various parties continue infighting, namely...

Iran urges Muslim nations to cut ties with Israel post 2024 conflict, as highlighted by the Organization for World Peace. source: the organization for world

The Three-Stage Gaza Ceasefire: Stage Two

Matteo Boado, staff reporter March 20, 2025

On March 1, 2025, the first stage of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas expired after 42 days. Negotiations for the second stage never happened although intended to begin 16 days after the end...

"I do not agree with any of the policies that he has placed for our nation. I believe that there is so much inequality and corruption. Yes, many people migrated here from different countries. Those people mean no harm. They came to the United States to look for better opportunities. They came here to do better not only for themselves but for their families. It is saddening that a man is ruling our nation for the next 4 years. It's only been three months and he is breaking up families, and discriminating against people of color, religion, sexuality, etc. I am personally afraid of what other things he is yet to consider taking action on. They most certainly affect my family. I have so many family members who have migrated here. But, not for the reasons Trump has said they have. They came here to find better job opportunities. Some to get a decent education. And now he wants us to drop everything and leave. My family is very peaceful, they don't have any sort of record, they don't have debt, and they have never committed any crimes. Why do we have to leave while his people are murderers, kidnappers, addicts, living out on streets. Most of the population that is now currently homeless are Americans who were born here, raised here and they don't even try to get better. People are not harmless, the circumstances are. Immigrants including my family should not be put through such harsh punishments like these just because the president is a racist. It is disgustingly obvious he has never shown any compassion to migrants and how things are appearing he indeed won't ever change his mind."- Wendy Bonilla (12)

Immigration Policies

Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor March 3, 2025

Since January 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump passed a set of immigration policies that will affect millions of immigrants across the country. Trump’s policies make the removal process of immigrants...

In January of 2025, the Palisades fires roared and began to spread more aggressively. On January 7th, fires were seen along the mountaintop surrounding downtown Los Angeles.
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

California Wildfires

Gabriella Frey, News Editor March 3, 2025

On January 7th, 2025, wildfires located in Los Angeles, California began to burn, scourging homes and urban areas throughout the city. After the initial appearance of the Los Angeles fires, other areas...

THE 2025 INAUGURATION- Donald Trump takes the role of America's 47th president during his inauguration in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. After winning the 2024 election, he stood on a podium as he gave his presidential speech. (By rawpixel.com under public domain with a Creative Commons License)

President Trump’s First 10 Days in Office

Maegan Lumsdaine, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

President Donald Trump took the oath of office as America's 47th president on January 20, 2025. The event was held at the US capitol in Washington. Trumps’ first 10 days in office contained extensive...

The potential ban of TikTok raises concerns not just between the U.S. and Chinese government but also among millions of users who have made the platform a part of their daily life.

TikTok Ban 

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

In the beginning of 2025, TikTok, a social media platform that allowed others to create and watch videos, faced many challenges due to assumptions over data privacy risks, national security threats, content...

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