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Ancient remains discovered in mass grave
Ancient remains discovered in mass grave
Anthony Parkman, Writer • April 10, 2025

As construction crews churned up dirt to renovate a Vienna soccer field last October, they happened upon an unprecedented find: A heap of intertwined...

Connecticut man held hostage by Stepmom for 22 years
Connecticut man held hostage by Stepmom for 22 years
Mariam Diaby, Writer • March 27, 2025

Kimberly Sullivan, fifty-six, the stepmom of the young man thirty-two, held her stepson captive for twenty-two years and subjected him to harsh...

Despite tensions between Zelensky and Trump's oval office meeting
Despite tensions between Zelensky and Trump’s oval office meeting
Jasmine Smith, Writer • March 14, 2025

As Kyviv, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a temporary ceasefire deal with Russia on Tuesday, the pressure is now on Moscow to...

Trump’s tariffs spark world trade war
Trump’s tariffs spark world trade war
Jasmine Smith, Writer • April 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs targets dozens of U.S. trade partners April 2, 2025. US stocks took a hit Monday after...

Trump’s dismantling of Board of Education takes toll on disabled students
Trump’s dismantling of Board of Education takes toll on disabled students
Megan Douty, Editor in Chief • April 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of education has sparked concerns from advocates, with critics warning...

FILE - The Statue of Liberty is seen from the Staten Island Ferry, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, file)
“America is no longer ‘worthy’ of Lady Liberty”
Jasmine Smith, Writer • March 27, 2025

French Politician Raphaël Glucksmann, member of the European Parliament and co-president of the Place Publique party is making headlines as...

The Met Gala: “Tailored for You”
The Met Gala: “Tailored for You”
Madison Heimer, Writer • April 10, 2025

As attendees arrive at the 2025 Met Gala, they’ll do so under the thoughtful guidance of this year’s dress code: Tailored for You. Far more...

Drama Club’s Successful Production: Chicago (Teen Edition)
Drama Club’s Successful Production: Chicago (Teen Edition)
Jasmine Pescarino, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

On the evening of March 22, 2025, the curtain fell for the final time on Manchester High School’s production of Chicago (Teen Edition). Over...

Donatella Versace steps down: A new era for the iconic fashion house
Donatella Versace steps down: A new era for the iconic fashion house
Madison Heimer, Writer • March 27, 2025

After nearly three decades at the helm of Versace, Donatella Versace is stepping down from her role as Chief Creative Officer, marking the end...

Shifting perspectives: recognizing the culture of homelessness
Shifting perspectives: recognizing the culture of homelessness
Megan Douty, Editor in Chief • March 27, 2025

Homelessness in America is more than just a crisis– it’s a reflection of our collective values, policies, and attitudes. Yet, far too often,...

The Blue Wall of Silence: Unmasking corruption in law enforcement agencies
The Blue Wall of Silence: Unmasking corruption in law enforcement agencies
Megan Douty, Editor in Chief • March 13, 2025

Corruption in policing is a criminological phenomenon that is regularly misconstrued– wether as a case of independently-operating “rotten-apples”...

No more thoughts and prayers: America’s desperate need for gun reform
No more thoughts and prayers: America’s desperate need for gun reform
Megan Douty, Editor in Chief • February 27, 2025

Student’s excited chatter frosted the bus windows a crisp hue of white. The last week of school before Christmas break was an exciting one....