MacKenzie Bezos plans to donate half of her $36 billion to charity
Alan H., Reporter
June 4, 2019
MacKenzie Bezos, ex-wife of prominent Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has promised to give at least half of her fortune to charity, just months after finalizing her divorce. The newly minted billionaire has signed the Giving Pledge, which encourages the world’s wealthiest people and families to dedicate...
How James Holzhauer Won 2 Million Dollars
Thomas W., reporter
June 4, 2019
James Holzhauer, as of May 30th, has won over $2,382,583 on the game show Jeopardy. Jeopardy is a TV show hosted by Alex Trebek in which contestants answer difficult questions the average person wouldn't know the answer to. Contestants can choose a selection of subjects to choose from. Prices range fr...
Someone Paid $1.4 Million For This Pigeon
Darrius H., Reporter
May 7, 2019
In almost any city, wild pigeons are treated as a nuisance and in most people’s eyes, are worth a dime for a dozen. Despite all the good things pigeons have given humanity such as aerial photography, they are shooed away from downtown sidewalks into dark alleys and anti-pigeon spikes are put anywhere they la...
Disney raising prices again- when will it be too much?
Reese M., reporter
February 19, 2019
Disneyland, the happiest place on earth, has raised their prices by up to 25% in the last year. Now, the cheapest day ticket is over $100 for the low demand days, such as an April weekday. For a one-day adult ticket on a peak date, they increased the price from $135 to $149. They also rose their prem...
The Government Shutdown
Anya D., Editor
January 22, 2019
During the 2016 Presidential Election, Donald Trump promised to build a wall along the Mexican border to prevent the entrance of illegal immigrants. This wall costs 5.6 billion dollars! Donald Trump promised the US a wall that would provide more protection at the US-Mexico border. He originally proposed ...
Google Buys Business Park for $1 Billion
Diego G., Reporter
December 13, 2018
Google, one of the biggest and most successful companies ever, has just made a 1 billion dollar purchase of a park. This is the region’s biggest real estate purchase. The park is named the Britannia Shoreline and it isn’t a regular park, it is a technology park. This technology park is a 795,663 squar...
Should the Government Fund More Money Into Technology?
Donald C., Reporter
December 5, 2018
Technology is everywhere. Whether it is a nearby device or created by a device, it is still all around. In the U.S., more and more new technology is being invented and created. The U.S. is considered one of the world’s most technologically advanced country as exciting and useful devices are popping ...
Should Teachers Have To Buy School Supplies?
Jasmine H., Reporter
May 24, 2018
An average teacher makes about $58,000 a year and this isn’t counting the taxes. Schools are sometimes unable to pay for all of the supplies and, when they can’t, teachers need to spend their own money to buy necessary supplies that should have already been provided by the school. Teachers earn th...
Should Schools Offer Cash Bonuses for Good Test Scores?
Ellen K., Reporter
May 8, 2017
Throughout the last decade, a growing number of schools have adopted a new method of improving test performances. This method involves paying students as well as their teachers with cash for the student’s passing test score. In fact, some high schools have allowed students to enroll in their Advanced Pla...
Cheap Ways to Travel the World’s Most Expensive Places
Charis P., Reporter
February 27, 2017
Many people often have an ideal vacation spot in mind, but they are usually too expensive to travel to. Fortunately, with the help of local experts and helpful tips there are now ways to plan affordable trips to expensive destinations such as Hong Kong, France, and Australia. One tip would be to travel ...
Accidentally Stolen Subaru Returned in Form of Gas Money
Vivian W., Editor
December 6, 2016
Recently, a car was stolen from a woman in Portland, Oregon, creating a huge ordeal. In the Woodstock neighborhood, the car was stolen from Erin Hatzi. The issue first arose when Hatzi’s husband arrived at their home. Hatzi’s husband had just gotten home and it was already 9:30 at night. He assum...
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The State of the Union is an address given by the President of the United States (POTUS) annually. Many of the high ranking officials in the government, including members...
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When people hear the word Japan, they immediately think about sushi, ramen, anime, along with samurai and ninjas. The truth is, there are a lot more than just those few stereotypical...
Chase K., Reporter
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Waffles… or pancakes? The legendary feud about the superior breakfast pastry will go down in history forever as one of the most divided squabbles ever in human history....
Lauren N., Reporter
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Everyone wants to take a vacation to relax and get away from their normal lives, but many adults want to live life up to the party expectations. This adult-only party hotel...
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