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Rugby World Mourns Loss of Former England Player Tom Voyce

Denia Ferreira, Writer December 27, 2024

The rugby world remains in shock as the search for former England international Tom Voyce continues after his presumed death during Storm Darragh. The 43-year-old reportedly tried to cross the River Aln...

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What Happened to Flight 370?

Shae Ralphe, Writer December 26, 2024

On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines had a flight booked at 8 a.m. that was supposed to land in Kuala Lumpur and last about 5 hours. However, 39 minutes into the voyage, Flight 370 and its 239 passengers...

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Failing to Succeed

Imogene Warner, Writer December 4, 2024

High school is a time of learning, developing, and growing; along with that always comes failure. For most students, failure is seen as something to avoid or be frowned upon and is a sign you are not good...

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The Menendez Brothers

Kalen Lindsey, Writer November 18, 2024

The Menendez brothers are two brothers, Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez, who killed their mom and dad. They are both currently sentenced to life without the possibility of parole or life in prison. Some...

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The Deadly State-Wide E. Coli Outbreak of 2024

Jorja Peyton, Jr. Editor November 15, 2024

In recent years, food safety has become a critical concern for consumers and companies, but especially restaurants that are part of a food chain.  One of the most recent incidents highlighting concerns...

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Karl Malone’s Disturbing Past & What The NBA Can Do

Stanley Shivley, Editor November 14, 2024

Reader Discretion for topics of Sexual Abuse and Pedophilia A little over a year ago, During NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, the NBA announced that Hall of Fame Utah Jazz player, Karl Malone,...

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Making the Most out of a Loss: Anna and Abby

Jay Grigg, Writer October 31, 2024

It was October 20, 2013, in Forest Grove, Oregon when an SUV drove right through a pile of leaves in the street. Unbeknownst to the teenage girl driving her boyfriend and brother home, 11-year-old Abigail...

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Why Dr. Crabtree is the Best Teacher!

Nick Schiwegeraht, Writer October 25, 2024

Of the many teachers at Forest Grove High School, Dr. Crabtree is one of the best.  Dr. Crabtree is one of the few teachers I’ve encountered who cares passionately for his students. Teachers show...

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What The Media Got Wrong About Columbine & Gothic Subcultures

Stanley Shivley, Editor October 14, 2024

In 1999, American culture and history would be forever altered, when two students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, shot and killed 13 of their peers. While...

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Deborah Gail Stone

Shae Ralphe October 14, 2024

Who was Deborah Gail Stone, and what happened to her? Deborah Gail Stone was an eighteen-year-old girl who had recently graduated from her senior year of high school and had just gotten engaged, the beginning...

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Student Doctor Saves Hockey Equipment Manager’s Life

Aidan Gonzalez, Writer October 4, 2024

On October 23, 2021,  during a matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken, 22-year-old fan Nadia Popovici noticed a large mole on the back of Vancouver Canucks Equipment Manager, Brian Hamilton's...

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Mass School Shooting in the U.S.

Olivia Smith, Writer September 30, 2024

San Antonio, Texas has been shot at and threatened with gun violence.   According to Texas Public Radio, On September 7th two Gregory Luna middle schoolers, a 12-year-old male unnamed student and...

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