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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...


President Donald Trump, departing the white house, September 5th, signed the executive order to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4050989/president-trump-departs-the-white-house

Trump Renames Department of Defense

Jordan Khoury, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On September fifth of 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Pentagon, also known as the Department of Defense, to the “Department of War.” When speaking with reporters...

President Trump campaigns towards removing important exhibits in the Smithsonian Museum after labeling them "bad" for their emphasis on slavery in U.S. history. LINK:https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/55060796004/in/photostream

Trump vs The Smithsonian

Kai Peterson, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On August 19, 2025, President Donald Trump continued to increase his campaign against the Smithsonian Museum’s exhibits on American history. Trump stated in a Truth Social post, that, “The Smithsonian...

President Trump criticizes The Wall Street Journal after they published an article connecting Trump to a 2003 birthday card reportedly included in a collection given to Jeffery Epstein on July 17, 2025. https://flic.kr/p/2rSZSwR Photo: Official White House flicker photo (public domain)

Trump vs The Wall Street Journal

Selene Savar, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On July 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump filed a liberal lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, one of their publishers, and the owner after the newspaper published a story linking Trump's name to...


President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" draws mixed responses from Americans, with many focused on its potential economic impact. 
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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Arissa Garcia, Co Editor in Chief March 15, 2026

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump passed and signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, better known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Acting as one of the major pieces in Trump’s legislation, the Big...

Rest in Peace:  Melissa and Mark Hortman lie in the Minnesota State Capitol. June 27, 2025.  
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The Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman 

Arianna Ruiz, Staff Reporter March 15, 2026

On June 14 of 2025, PBS News shares, Vance Boelter broke into the home of Minnesota state representative, Melissa Hortman (D), killing her and her husband, Mark Hortman. Earlier that same day, Boetler...

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