Among heightened security measures, an absent former President, and extensive precautions taken in light of an ongoing pandemic, history was made as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were inaugurated on January 20th, 2021. Though unfortunate circumstances made Biden and Harris’s first day in office unusual, their fulfillment …
Read More »Gal Gadot’s “White-Washed” Cleopatra Sparks Controversy
It seems that the war for film diversity continues to burn in the hearts of many. When Israeli actress Gal Gadot announced that she would be starring in Paramount’s Cleopatra, playing the infamous queen, the internet expectedly blew up in a controversial debate regarding Gadot’s qualifications to play the role. …
Read More »An Eternal Soul
On August 28th, 2020 the entertainment world lost yet another hero, this time American actor Chadwick Boseman. Boseman died at the age of 43 after a battle with colon cancer which he had been fighting in secret for four years. Boseman was well-known for his lead role as King T’Challa, …
Read More »A Brief History of Police Brutality in the U.S.
On March 7, 1991, Rodney King, a 25 year old black man, was forcibly pulled out of his car by police officers who beat him for a reported 15 minutes. Over 12 cops stood watch during the incident, chatting amongst themselves. When the four officers charged with using excessive force …
Read More »The breakdown of Syria
This country swept the news spectrum in the past couple weeks, as the United States , United Kingdom, and France further their involvement in Syrian politics. The questions “What on earth is going on in Syria?” along with “What does The U.S. have to do with Syria?” has drawn many …
Read More »New Sundevil Staff
As students settle into their school routines, many are noticing the smiling faces of new teachers and staff members on campus. Here are some quick facts about the additions to MC’s faculty this school year: Stephanie Alarcon- Biology 1, World History, High School English 1, Learning Strategies Margaret Armijo- Civics, World History …
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