Human history unveiled
Nicholette Bentz, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Throughout the course of history, anthropologists have analyzed currently useless body parts which have been proven to be in the human genome thousands of years ago. Remaining the most popular and closely proved today, Darwin’s Theory has been building off of these studies since its creation. Although...
Advancements in lunar success
Camila Mora, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
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Fifty years ago, the first human beings landed on the moon, and now, a European Space Agency is planning to mine on the moon by 2025. Scientists have found out what the moon is composed of which includes clay, fragments of glass, minerals and chemical compounds. The moon is rich in resources like iron...
Global warming heats up
Liam Harding, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
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One of the most discussed topics of our century is global warming. Since 1950 the levels have been consistently rising above 300 parts per million. In 2017, the carbon dioxide level was 405.7 parts per million. The higher the carbon dioxide level, the more water vapor will return to the atmosphere causing...
Caravan reaches Mexico, US borders, hopes for asylum
Liam Harding, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
On October 12, in the city of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, a group of people gathered around a bus stop in hopes of escaping the crime ridden city and finding peace in the United States. Within a day, over 1,000 Hondurans joined and started the month long trek to the United States and Mexico border. As...
Ancient Assyrian sculptures worth millions
Camila Mora, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
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In 1845, a young English explorer, Austen Henry Layard, traveled to Nimud and began excavations in search of the Assyrian Empire. The Assyrian Empire collapsed in late 7th century BC, and the land was left untouched until Layard found gems. At the time, Iraq was part of the Ottoman Empire, and therefore...
Frozen journey from center of earth
Nicholette Bentz, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
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This past spring, science researchers discovered a new type of ice claimed to be more destructive and fast growing than any other ice form known to man. Published data last March conveyed that there has been the first evidence for this particular classification of ice, called "Ice VII." Under the right...
Kavanaugh nominated for Supreme Court Justice
Jayne Bottarini, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retired from the Supreme Court in June, having served for over 30 years. Kennedy was a crucial swing vote in major Supreme Court decisions. With Kennedy’s retirement, President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh, previously a judge on the District of...
Halloween traditions shared between backgrounds
Camila Mora, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
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Boo! Did you know that in Mexico people bring food to the dead during Halloween? Did you know that people make their own altar? Halloween has many names and is celebrated differently around the world. Mexico is known for its distinct celebrations. In Mexico, Day of the Dead or El Día de los Muertos...
Spirits haunt ancient Mayan structures
Nicholette Bentz, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
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With the technological breakthrough of new and improved LiDAR laser analysis earlier this year in Germany, Tulane University researchers have uncovered 61,000 ancient Mayan structures hidden beneath the canopy of the Guatemalan jungle believed to be haunted. The discovery of these structures, which...
Model T celebrates 110 years of transit
Liam Harding, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
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October 1 is an important day in history for the auto industry and the United States. The Ford Model T was created 110 years ago offering an affordable car enabling the everyday American to own the once elusive luxury. The Model T originally cost $850 and was lowered to $300 in 1925, thanks to the ass...
Youngest face transplant elevates cosmetic surgery
Jayne Bottarini, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
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Your face is a prominent part of your identity. Your face distinguishes you from anyone else and is a primary way to help express your feelings. Katie Stubblefield, having just recently moved to Oxford, Mississippi and gone through a painful breakup, lost that crucial part of her identity when she a...
Native American reservations struck by poverty
Katya Boskovic, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
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“They took the whole Indian nation. Locked us on this reservation.” People may know the catchy song “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and The Raiders, but how many have learned of the numerous hardships Native Americans of various tribes face on reservations everyday? Devastating factors s...
Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Athletes have the desire to be the best in their game. Coaches expect perfection. Parents believe the illusion their child is a great athlete, who is free from mistakes. These...
Struggles of multi-sport athletes
February 22, 2019
Teenagers’ schedules are filled with rushing from one practice to a next. The transition from one sport...
The Lions Speak: What do athletes want for Christmas?
December 14, 2018
—Luis Wendling, Junior Swimming, Water Polo, Cross Country "Gtx 1080ti graphics card" —Emma...
Morgan Trunda, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Everything that is a remake once started out as a classic. Recently, however, it seems that more and more classic movies are getting remade, from timeless Disney stories to...
‘BoRhap,’ ‘Roma’ expected to win big at Oscars
February 22, 2019
Chicago Japanese food scene on a roll
February 22, 2019
Primetime TV fails to win over younger audiences
February 22, 2019