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This year's Spring Fling was announced about a month before. Was it too soon? I think so. In the week leading up to Spring Fling, the SJC sold about 200 tickets. Broken down by grade, 30% of seniors went, 20% of juniors, 5% of sophomores and 10% of
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On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as president. During his inaugural address, Trump reiterated many of the promises he made to the American people during his campaign. Following the ceremony, at a rally held at Capital One Arena, he signed nine of his proposed
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The 119th U.S. Congress, which convened Jan. 3, 2025, comprises 535 members: 100 senators and 435 representatives. In the Senate, the Republican Party holds a majority with 52 seats, while Democrats have 45, including two independents who caucus with the Democrats. The Senate majority leader is Republican John Thune
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Since January 6, 2025 five fires have ravaged the Los Angeles area. The most significant of the five is the Palisades Fire which has burned over 21,000 acres and is only eight percent contained. Due to the harsh wind conditions, ranging from 65 to 85 mph, the fires have
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Last Friday, the Supreme Court held its first hearing on the decision to ban TikTok in the United States. The law's opponents argue that the ban is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment. However, the United States government believes TikTok is a threat to national security because
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, humanitarianism, and a lifelong commitment to peace. Born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter was raised in a farming family that instilled in him the values of
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The past few weeks in global news have been eventful. From tragic aviation accidents to changing political landscapes, all the news may have slipped your mind over the break. Here’s an overview of the major events in foreign affairs over the past six weeks. MAYDAY! Two Catastrophic Plane Crashes
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Last Tuesday, as election results emerged, one surprising race unfolded in Nebraska's Senate election. Although often overlooked in national coverage, this contest could mark a significant shift in American politics, potentially impacting future presidential races. Deb Fisher has been representing Nebraska in the Senate for almost 12 years
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On Wednesday, October 25, 2024, I received an email that shook me to the core, unwillingly thrusting me into a battle to defend my own innocence and prove my integrity. It made me feel as if I was in Franz Kafka’s The Trial, accused of a crime, but never
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After the Vice Presidential Debate, we polled students to determine who they are voting for and what issues are important to them. Starting things off, let’s get into our audience. We received 330 responses, who took on average 4 minutes to respond. Half of our respondents are from Maryland,
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Last week, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a historic debate hosted by CBS. We summarized every single question in case you missed the debate or needed a review. The full transcript is available on CBS. The debate started off with moderators, Margaret Brennan and Norah O'