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East Palestine derailment

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023

On February 4, a train carrying hazardous materials provoked a fire and expelled toxic fumes into the air. Since the disaster, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have complained of respiratory problems. Initially,...

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7.8 Earthquake hits Turkey and Syria leaving death toll in the thousands

7.8 Earthquake hits Turkey and Syria leaving death toll in the thousands

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor In Chief
February 23, 2023

On February 6, 2023, an earthquake of 7.8 hit southeast Turkey and northwest Syria, leaving both countries in disarray and panic as the death toll climbs, currently passing 46,000.     Over...

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Fentanyl overdose a.k.a "Rainbow Death" sweeps schools

Fentanyl overdose a.k.a “Rainbow Death” sweeps schools

Eshaan Shaik, News Editor
November 2, 2022

In Kyle, Texas, a small city just 4 hours away from Frisco, 17-year-old Kevin McConville was found dead in his room after overdosing on fentanyl. This wasn’t only one occurrence. Three other Texas students...

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UK Prime Minister resigns after 9 months in office

UK Prime Minister resigns after 9 months in office

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022

  U.K Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns from office after 45 days due to a failed economic plan making Rishi Sunak the next Prime Minister of the U.K.    Liz Truss has now become the...

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Longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
September 30, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sep. 8, 2022.  Her life had been filled with numerous significant events, such as World War II, where she served...

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Students attend first community pep rally

Students attend first community pep rally

Sydney Cox, Journalism
October 29, 2021

On Wednesday October 20, students, faculty, and community members attended the first inaugural community pep rally where attendees came to support clubs and cheer on athletic programs.  Clubs and organizations...

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Choir puts on a show

Choir puts on a show

Tolulope Oyesanya, Journalism
October 28, 2021

On Monday, October 25, the choir performed several songs in the auditorium for their first concert. “We’ve been preparing since August,” choir director Mr. Jennings said. “We’ve rehearsed...

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Stick to the status quo

Stick to the status quo

Theatre host auditions for the first musical, High School Musical Jr.
Fabiana Rosario, Journalism
October 20, 2021

On Monday, October 18, the theatre company held auditions for the department's first musical production, High School Musical, which is scheduled for the weekend of January 27 through the 29.  The theatre...

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Orchestra performs fall concert

Orchestra performs fall concert

Sahasra Elaprolu, Journalism
October 10, 2021

The Chamber, Philharmonic, and Symphonia Orchestra performed their first Fall Concert on October 27 in the auditorium. The orchestras have been practicing for this concert for about 6 weeks and have...

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