1. President Trump acquitted from impeachment The impeachment of President Donald Trump ended Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the majority of the U.S. Senate voting to acquit the president. With 67 votes needed to vote for impeachment, all 47 democratic members voted guilty to the first article of impeachment. One of the 53 republicans voted … Continue reading
There are many creative people in my family, and their family before them. Many of my relatives on my mom’s side of the family are writers and musicians. On my dad’s side, are screenwriters and teachers. There are many people who inspire and influence me creatively, but one stands out: my grandmother on my mother’s … Continue reading
Tragedies. We hear of them too often. Opportunities. We take too many for granted. Earlier this week, on Sunday afternoon, the nation went into disbelief after numerous reports out of California reported that former National Basketball Association star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident. Hours later, more details were released, and U.S. citizens and … Continue reading
I never used to consider myself a dreamer. Sure, I had wants and desires, but I never pinned to meet Peyton Manning or to visit Hawaii. I wanted to, but they were far off achievements in my mind. When it came to things that I actively pursue, such as becoming a starting high school baseball … Continue reading
Coronavirus migrates from China to the United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed another case of the coronavirus in the United States. The total reported cases in the United States now totals three, all from different states: Washington, Chicago and California. The virus originated from China, where the reported cases have … Continue reading
Kobe Bryant is dead. The moment that reality set in was something that anyone old enough to comprehend its significance will never forget. Few athletes transcend the sport that they play, and “The Black Mamba” was certainly one who fell into that category. At just 17, Bryant made his NBA debut under a microscope, because … Continue reading
The world is on fire, quite literally. California’s deadliest wildfire season occurred just two years ago in 2018. It resulted in the burning of 1.8 million acres of land. Now, these same flames have ignited in Australia. If the pictures of the hellish flames scorching havoc across innocent wildlife or the heart wrenching reports of … Continue reading
With the second half of the 2019-2020 school year underway, the workload from classes and responsibilities are about to become increasingly strenuous. Before that happens, however, students should make adjustments to ensure more success compared to last semester. There are many different aspects of school life that should be examined for change. Three of them … Continue reading
1. Two children shot in elementary school parking lot Two kids were shot and killed while sitting inside of a van at Searles Elementary School in California early Saturday morning. The kids, ages 11 and 14, were inside of a parked van which is debated by police and school officials whether it was in or … Continue reading
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday passing, students are now looking forward to winter break and the holiday season. Even though the fall semester is coming to a close, that does not mean the learning and growing in students should stop until next semester. College is a short part of a student’s life. They have studied … Continue reading
