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A map of the Gaza Strip, including current urban areas, high risk areas, and border crossings.

The Israel-Hamas War: Everything You Need to Know

Elizabeth Hiller '25, Writer October 16, 2023

Following more than a century of tensions and conflict, war has once again broken out between Israel and Palestine. On the morning of October 7th, Hamas, a Palestinian Islamic militant group that controls...

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Biden Rolls Out New Actions on Climate and Gun Control

Abhishek Narahari '24, News Co-Editor September 29, 2023

This month, President Joe Biden announced a series of new initiatives designed to appeal to young voters on the issues of climate and gun control as he gears up for a re-election bid next year. First,...

Googleplex HQ in Mountain View, CA.

Google’s Antitrust Lawsuit: A Turning Point for the Tech Industry

Isaiah Hashimoto '24, Writer/Podcaster September 24, 2023

Everyone knows Google, but most people don’t know that it is currently at the center of an unfolding antitrust lawsuit. The U.S. Justice Department posits that Google might be leveraging its significant...

Governor Lujan Grisham Makes International News for Gun Ban

Governor Lujan Grisham Makes International News for Gun Ban

Anagha Devarakonda '26, School and Local Editor September 17, 2023

New Mexico has been making national–and even international–headlines in the past week as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order on Friday September 7th that banned guns from being...

A Cheat Sheet for President Trumps Indictments

A Cheat Sheet for President Trump’s Indictments

Anagha Devarakonda '26, School and Local Editor September 10, 2023

Former president Donald Trump’s tenure in American politics has been marked by a plethora of unprecedented moments. From tweets that became internet sensations to being the first president in the U.S.’s...

An overhead view of Hurricane Hilary.

Hurricane Hilary: A New Normal?

TJ Miller '25, Writer September 10, 2023

Earlier last month, a tropical storm made its way through California—the first time since 1997 that one entered the state, which is usually known for its dry conditions – and led to the first issue...

Floridas Capitol Building

What’s going on in Florida?

Isaiah Hashimoto '24, Writer/Podcaster May 20, 2023

What's going on with Florida? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has implemented several controversial measures adopted by the state's legislature over the past month following his re-election victory. A...

Max Verstappen exceeding track limits.

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Formula 1 2023: Baku and Miami

Sowmya Sankaran '27, Writer May 13, 2023

  This story is part 5 of a series.  You can find the other stories here. Baku F1 is back! After the Chinese Grand Prix was canceled due to China’s Covid restrictions, round four of the season...

Recent State Legislation Targets and Supports Transgender People

Recent State Legislation Targets and Supports Transgender People

Anagha Devarakonda '26, School and Local Editor May 11, 2023

Laws that hinder the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals are on the rise in the United States. More specifically, however, transgender rights are being targeted. This was made especially apparent during legislative...

New Bill Halts Attempted Abortion Bans in New Mexico

New Bill Halts Attempted Abortion Bans in New Mexico

Maya Macias '25, Writer May 10, 2023

On March 16, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 7, the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act. This act prohibits local ordinances, public schools and universities,...

Russia Is Isolating Itself Again, This Time In Space

Russia Is Isolating Itself Again, This Time In Space

TJ Miller '25, Writer April 30, 2023

One of the lesser talked about impacts of the war in Ukraine is that it has undermined international cooperation in space, notably with Russia. Since the beginning of the war, Russia has withdrawn from...

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