ALIVIA GILESSTAFF WRITER Two police officers in Rochester, New York have been placed on administrative leave and another has been suspended for their involvement in the handcuffing and pepper-spraying of a nine-year-old girl. According to Rochester Deputy Police Chief Andre Anderson, the officers were responding to a report of “family troubles” at 3:20 PM on... Continue Reading →
Power to the People: the GME short squeeze
CLAIRE HIPPSSTAFF WRITER The price of GameStop (NYSE: GME) grew dramatically over the period of just a few days in late January of this year, as well as a few other securities. At its peak, the stock reached a price of $500 per share, creating a stark contrast between its $17.25 value at the beginning... Continue Reading →
Former MI governor, others facing charges
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... Continue Reading →
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.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 affects grad school applicants
COURTNEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER Each year around this time, college juniors and seniors all across the country are working diligently on their applications to a variety of different graduate programs. However, COVID-19 impacts many different aspects of the application process. Applicants should expect to be highly flexible throughout their application process, as it could look very... Continue Reading →
Child trafficking cases rise in the U.S.
HADEN GROSSSTAFF WRITER The year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the first publishing of the Trafficking in Persons Report. Over 25 million children have been bought and sold into slavery, thus violating their civil liberties as a human being. Young girls and boys are subjected to sexual labor at an alarmingly increasing rate. In... Continue Reading →
Attempted kidnapping of Governor Whitmer
TREY NICHOLSCOPY EDITOR Earlier this week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was the target of an attempted kidnapping. Thirteen men were charged in the kidnapping plot; seven of the men face state charges and the other six face federal charges. Of the six federal charges, five men were from Michigan: Adam Fox, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel... Continue Reading →
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