ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Mexican drug cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG, after its Spanish name Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion), on Sunday, Feb. 22. After a firefight early Sunday morning in Tapalpa, Jalisco, “Mexico’s defense ministry announced [in the... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union Address, an annual event where the president addresses the nation, talking about what the government is doing well, has accomplished in the past year, and goals for the nation in the next year. The address lasted one hour and 45 minutes, longer than... Continue Reading →
KATELYN THOMASPHOTOGRAPHSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina concluded on Feb. 22. The US followed Norway inmedal count ending with 27 metals, including nine golds. Norway has led medal count for nowthree consecutive Winter Olympic games, taking home 37 medals this year. On Feb. 8, Breezy Johnson collected the first US medal... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The Epstein Files are a partially released collection of millions of documents, emails, images, and receipts detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s activities, a convicted sex offender. While there is no verified evidence of current Michigan residents on the Epstein client list, the Epstein files still have deep ties with Michigan and... Continue Reading →
LEXIE THAYERGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 The U.S. recently negotiated nearly total access to the island of Greenland outside of civilian areas for military and investment purposes. U.S. demands against its ally directly impact daily life for millions of people as students and netizens. One of the most immediate impacts of the Greenland crisis... Continue Reading →
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 A wave of extreme winter weather has swept across the United States in recent weeks, stretching from the Deep South to New England. More than 150 million Americans have been impacted by snow, ice, and dangerously low wind chills according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) calculations.... Continue Reading →
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALGRAPHIC DESIGNER GAGE MITCHELLSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 In the waning months of 2025, the U.S. placed heavy pressure on Venezuela, including embargoes on trade and a total naval blockade. At 1:01 AM on Jan. 3rd, U.S. threats toward Venezuela culminated in nationwide airstrikes and the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia... Continue Reading →
LINDSEY ZARKAGRAPHIC DESIGNER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 Since the beginning of United States President Donald Trump’s second term, Trump and his administration have heavily cracked down on US immigration policies. Trump promised this crackdown during his 2024 campaign. “What the president is doing is very intentionally trying to send a message to his political supporters... Continue Reading →
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