DNA discovery foreshadows life
Camila Mora, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
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Tracing DNA has been a significant scientific advancement throughout history, and now DNA has evolved further and is on other planets. NASA has researched life beyond the Earth with DNA, and the possibility of a genetic system or molecular system on other planets is highly likely. On earth, the DNA...
Submarine technology dives deep to reveal underwater wonders
Nicholette Bentz, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Imagine being transported into an undiscovered world full of priceless marvels. Species of fish and minerals that go unnamed are illuminated by the glow of a robot submarine in front of your eyes. The debut of the latest technology in submarines and underwater sensors allows marine biologists to have...
Amazon headquarter search halted
Jayne Bottarini, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
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Through November and December of 2018, Amazon looked to create a second headquarters in the United States. Amazon stated they could employ 50,000 people with high-paying jobs in the prospective city. Through having this headquarters, surrounding businesses can benefit as well as increase the number of...
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...
Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
The Cahill Crazies cheer loudly. Parents scream for joy. A coach claps proudly—another athletic triumph. But for what sport? The answer is bowling. This could be a near...
March 22, 2019
There are many sports that are do not receive the attention they deserve. One of these sports is tennis....
March 22, 2019
As the winter sports season comes to an end, athletes begin prepare for the upcoming spring season....
Matthew McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Rome, Florence, Venice, three great cities that formed the backbone of the historic Roman Empire. All three cities served as early global melting pots at the center of a web...
Jig is up: Irish dancers shine at world championships
March 22, 2019
Billie Eilish finds her sound on first album
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