ELLA BRIGHTSTAFF WRITER On Thursday, Jan. 14, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced they would be charging former Michigan governor Rick Snyder for his role in the Flint water crisis. Along with Snyder, seven former officials and one current Michigan official are also being charged for their roles in the crisis. Together, they’re all facing […]
Feb 1, 2021
Biden-Harris Inaugurated
ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER After a tense election, followed by opposition from outgoing President Donald Trump and his supporters, Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris began their first term as president and vice president on Wed, Jan. 20. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns of another event like the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. […]
Pandemic affects mental health
TAYLOR PEPITONESTAFF WRITER COVID-19 has easily taken so much from everyone. Indoor dining in restaurants has been restricted, public and recreational facilities are closed and some schools have moved their students online. Because of these limitations, many people are stuck inside of their homes to prevent spreading or catching the coronavirus. While it is important […]
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Positive Updates 2/1/21
LIZZY DERMODYSTAFF WRITER Animals On the Comeback Everyone knows the struggle of this past year, but some good may have come from it. As humans have been forced inside, this has made way for multiple species to thrive out in their natural habitats. Almost all the koalas injured in the Australian bushfires have been released […]
Athletics in the time of a pandemic
HADEN GROSSSTAFF WRITER As student’s return to a snow-covered campus, many athletes have begun gearing up for their sporting seasons. While athletics look a bit different this year, proud scots are still ready to go out and give their all for the mighty tartan and maroon. With this sporting season, comes a new insurgence of […]
Trump impeached week before end of term
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Jan. 13, Donald Trump was impeached for inciting the insurrection that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The impeachment came one week before the inauguration of President Joe Biden. There have only been four presidential impeachments in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and Donald […]
Campus honors MLK day with events
JORDYN BRADLEYSPORTS EDITOR On Monday, Jan. 18, groups and organizations across campus hosted events to honor the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 53rd year since his death. Events that were held included: a multi-denominational worship service that used King’s words, writings, and favorite scripture, Lunch and Learn: Community Conversation on […]