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Student protests against Iranian regime intensified in 2026. The rise in student protests reignited threats from U.S. President Donald Trump towards Iran where he vowed to prevent Iran from attaining nuclear power. (image sourced from Socialist Worker, originally uploaded to Flickr by Christopher Rose under CC by-NC-SA 3.0, https://socialistworker.co.uk/international/students-in-iran-reignite-anti-regime-protests/)

U.S. War on Iran

Matteo Boado, News Editor March 25, 2026

On February 28, 2026, American and Israeli forces joined to initiate joint military operations on Iran under the name ‘Operation Epic Fury’. A series of U.S.-led strikes aimed at Iranian oil supply,...


Sleepy Sophomores - Nohea Broussard (10) and Andrew Barrios (10) concur the new decided start times “will improve the average quality of life for students.” The two mutually agree that the opportunity to gain extra time to sleep excites them for their upcoming junior year. Affected Athletics - Students with extracurriculars and athletic practices oppose the decided start time.

Clark County’s School Start Times

Sydney Ellis, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On January 20, 2026, Clark County School District (CCSD) officially adjusted the school start times for elementary, middle and high school students, which will take effect on the first day of the 2026-2027...


Danish citizens in Copenhagen, Denmark protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's push to acquire the arctic island territory Greenland Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hands_off_Greenland_protest_against_Donald_Trump_in_Copenhagen.jpg

Greedy for Greenland

Masen Manning-Mitchell, Sports Editor March 15, 2026

On January 21, 2026, President Donald Trump made the world aware of his want to acquire the Danish territory Greenland, Trump already expressed his interest in acquiring Greenland years before, in August...

Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy on December 13, 2025. "2026-0116 Fernando Mendoza Heisman" by Bobak Ha'Eri is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.

Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman Trophy

Emma Cruz, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On December 13, 2025, quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana University won the highly coveted Heisman Trophy. This award gave Mendoza the honor of becoming the first person to win this award in Indiana...


On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani became the official mayor of New York City during his inauguration at City Hall. "Zohran Mamdani Inauguration" by Nrbelex is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=openverse. this submission is less pixel-ly

A Blue Wave Hits the East Coast

Hannah Reed, Student Life Editor March 15, 2026

On November 4, 2025, Democrats swept east coast elections including the mayoral race in New York City and both of the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey. The elections brought hope to Democrats...

History made, legacy kept. A dodgers cap sits next to the World Series trophy. This image was AI generated.

2025 World Series Champions

Aaliyah Mingo, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On the first of November 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series championship game. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of Game 7. Sports fans everywhere eagerly waited...

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The longest shutdown in US history

Jordan Reid, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On October 1st, 2025, the United States government shut down which lasted forty-three days and ended on November 12, making it the longest shutdown in US history and the second in Donald Trump's presidency....

The tent where MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was debating with Utah Valley University students, blocked off with police tape. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charlie_Kirk_shooting_scene_close_up.png

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Masen Manning-Mitchell, Sports Editor March 15, 2026

On September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Tyler Robinson fatally shot and killed MAGA activist and public speaker Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at a debate. Shortly after, Kirk...

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