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An aerial view of the Pentagon, a symbol of American military power (Courtesy of Pixabay).

The Pentagon rewrites press policy prompting public scrutiny

Sophie Taylor, Copy Editor October 21, 2025

The Pentagon’s latest attempt to control the press is more than misguided, it raises serious constitutional concerns. By requiring journalists to seek government approval before conducting interviews...

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The Louvre at night, Michael Fousert (courtesy of Unsplash).

Louvre museum in Paris is robbed for the first time in 27 years

Ella Peabody, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2025

The morning of Sunday, Oct. 19th, the Louvre Museum in Paris was open as usual, with its bustling crowds, as a melting pot of history from the Mona Lisa, to the crowns of Napoleon I. With international...

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Picture of the U.S Capitol Building, Washington, D.C, where the shutdown decision was made (Courtesy of Darren Halstead, Unsplash).

United States government shutdown enters its third week

Ella Peabody, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2025

The government shutdown began on Oct. 1, quickly taking over the media and causing panic among Americans. A government shutdown is not a governmental collapse, but a pause in proceedings and pay to federal...

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Black Country, New Road’s debut album stunned listeners upon release (created by Bart Price, courtesy of Ninja Tune)

Black Country, New Road catches lightning in a bottle with debut record

Caleb Hurley, Staff October 7, 2025

On Jan. 19, 2019, the world would be introduced to a band that would change the sound of rock music for years to come. They came out of a lesser-known music scene, better known today as the “Windmill...

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Freya Skye performs her song Gold’s Gone on stage at the Zombies and Descendants Worlds Collide Tour (Photo by Henry Arres).

Freya Skye rises to stardom

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor September 23, 2025

Fans scream as the screen on stage opens to reveal a silhouette. The bass shakes the arena as a figure in a gold dress steps into the light and begins to sing. Her dress shines as she dazzles the audience...

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Washington quarterback Jake Browning runs against Ohio State defensive line Jaylee Johnson during the first half of the Rose Bowl (Photo by Wikimedia Commons).

Bengals fans question Browning’s ability

Hope Darnell and Xander Bailey September 23, 2025

On Sunday, Sept.14, the Bengals faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars when disaster struck. Beloved quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a severe toe injury. Burrow suffered from turf toe, caused...

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Charlie Kirk speaks to the crowd at the Tampa Convention Center (Gage Skidmore, used with permission).

United States responds following Charlie Kirk’s death

Zac Crawford and Meg Gallagher September 17, 2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking to a group of college students at Utah Valley University. While people try to grapple with the death,...

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Overhead View of the Bengals Stadium (Courtesy of Juliana Myles, Unsplash)

Bengals face questions about Super Bowl contendership following close victory

Xander Bailey, Staff September 12, 2025

Fans are roaring because the Cincinnati Bengals have just won their first game of the National Football League (NFL) season versus the Cleveland Browns. The last time the Bengals have won their first game...

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Highlands High School student's survey responses about their favorite fall drinks.

Fall flavors at Starbucks brew excitement among Highlands students

Abby Gabennsech, Staff September 12, 2025

With the return of fall, Starbucks has released its seasonal fall drinks, bringing excitement to many. This year’s fall menu is more limited compared to previous years. By popular demand, the classic...

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The Hamilton playbill provides information about the theater performance.

“Hamilton” screens in movie theaters for its 10th anniversary

Kara Laber and Sophie Taylor September 11, 2025

The Broadway musical Hamilton is now in movie theaters, playing from Sept. 5-16. Hamilton was produced in 2015 by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by Ron Chernow's biography Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was...

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