Since the transition to virtual education, school districts around the country have been contemplating the pros and cons of returning to in-person learning. Safety is of the utmost importance to each of the California Boards of Education, but certain considerations, such as students’ social interactions and productivity, have encouraged many …
Read More »Ten Killed in Colorado Shooting
Ten people were killed Monday afternoon when a shooter opened fire on King Soopers grocery store shoppers in Boulder, Colorado. According to police, at approximately 2:30 p.m., 21-year-old Ahmed Al Aliwi Alissia entered the store with a Ruger AR-556 pistol and began shooting at those inside. As bullets flew through …
Read More »Jodee Janda Climbs a New Rock: Retirement!
As too many students are familiar with, oftentimes a single teacher has the power to dictate one’s entire class experience. Unfortunately, many students suffer when they are placed with a harsh teacher, but luckily numerous others prosper when taught by friendly and supportive instructors such as MC’s Jodee Janda. When …
Read More »The Return of Pluto
For years, rumor of the existence of a “ninth planet” has orbited around the Astronomical centers of the world. Scientists have gone back and forth debating whether or not this hearsay was true until February 2021, when astronomers found compelling evidence to indicate its existence. Many believe this newly discovered …
Read More »Brian D. Sicknick: A Fallen Hero
On Jan. 7, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed due to injuries sustained by the Capitol Hill riot the day prior. According to CNN, Sicknick was pepper sprayed and took a fire extinguisher to the head while protecting the capitol from attacking MAGA rioters. The FBI is currently …
Read More »Theatre at the Mount’s Creative Take on a Holiday Performance
Each year, the talented MC Advanced Drama and Advanced Technical Theatre students combine forces to create a spirited play meant to bring holiday cheer and produce a heartwarming memory. Unfortunately, MC was deprived of this seasonal in-person performance in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the devoted individuals involved …
Read More »“The Queen’s Gambit” Sparks a Global Interest in Chess
Although the intellectual game of chess has been thought of as a ‘classic” for over 1500 years, it is rarely ever played outside of high stakes chess tournaments or recreational chess clubs. Over the course of 2020 however, the game became a daily practice for many individuals as the Covid-19 …
Read More »Biden Signs 17 Executive Orders on Day One
Immediately after being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden got to work signing 17 executive orders, memorandums, and directives meant in large part to undo his predecessor’s legacy and revert back to traditional political processes such as those of the Obama-era. Biden first focused on the most …
Read More »Georgia Senate Runoffs Grant Power to the Democrats
On Nov. 3, eligible Georgia residents voted for the state’s two senatorial positions. Although each election had a winner, neither candidate pulled more than 50% of the votes, qualifying both elections for a runoff under state law. Both Democratic challengers, Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, defeated Republican incumbents Kelly …
Read More »Biden’s Presidential Cabinet Picks
With future policies in mind and a team of officials by his side, President-elect Joe Biden is almost ready to transition into the White House. As his inauguration draws near, Biden is seeking out trusted individuals to fill the influential seats of his cabinet and help him carry out his …
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