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 »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 »The Race for District 3 San Diego County Supervisor
As November 3 approaches, Americans are shifting their focus onto the most paramount election: the presidency. With the majority of Americans’ attention centered on the future leader of the country, smaller, more local elections tend to be overlooked. The presidential election, with its many twists and turns, never leaves a …
Read More »Two Parties, Two Perspectives
For many Americans, a day is incomplete without the incessant exposure to current news. Throughout the day, U.S. residents are overfilled with the worldly information that attacks their brains through TV, phone, and computer screens. Announcements about recently released information take over conversations and exist within daily media. These constant …
Read More »A Presidential Debate like Never Before
After months of vigorous campaigning, President Donald Trump and former Vice President, Joe Biden finally faced off head-to-head in the first 2020 presidential debate. The discussion started off with professional comments, but quickly escalated into what many Americans consider “the worst presidential debate in history.” After every question was posed, …
Read More »Democracy Delivered
The rising tensions between political parties and constant policy debates perfectly describe this time of year: election season. As election day quickly approaches, Americans must make a nation-altering decision. On November 3, American citizens will fill in that bubble, in an attempt to change the country for the better. Before …
Read More »Why America Needs a Fully Funded Police Force
Whether they are handing out speeding tickets, or chasing down criminals, police officers around the country risk their lives each day to sustain safety in America. As incredible as these kind-hearted and selfless workers are, many people overlook their charms and instead see unnecessary violence. Because of the few officers …
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