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The 2024 Electoral College results

2024 Election Recap

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor December 1, 2024

In case you didn’t know from every TV ad over the past three months, the 2024 U.S. elections took place on Tuesday, November 5th. While some ballots are still being counted—primarily mail-in, military,...

Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?

Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor December 1, 2024

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google recently struck deals to buy or build nuclear power plants in the US. This is driven by one need: the need for power—specifically energy for AI. AI has taken over these...

Sao Paulo Race Clinches Max Verstappen F1 Championship

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor December 1, 2024

On November 3rd, Max Verstappen delivered an incredible performance, producing one of the best wet-weather drives of all time by climbing from 17th to 1st at the São Paulo Circuit. This momentous win...

Redbox Bankruptcy, Whats Next?

Redbox Bankruptcy, Whats Next?

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor December 1, 2024

Redbox filed for bankruptcy protection on June 29th, 2024. This was due mostly to streaming, as people bought DVDs less and less. Redbox struggled to make ends meet and keep up a steady consumer base....

Liam Payne's Death

Liam Payne’s Death

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor November 1, 2024

For many who were around in the early 2010s music scene, One Direction is a source of nostalgia and classic boy band pop music. Liam Payne, one of the former One Direction members, suddenly passed away...

Left: Tim Walz (D-MN), Right: JD Vance (R-OH)

Vance & Walz Face Off In Vice Presidential Debate

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor November 1, 2024

On October 1st, the sole vice-presidential debate between Democratic nominee Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican nominee Senator JD Vance of Ohio took place in New York City. The debate, hosted...

2024 Hurricane Season

2024 Hurricane Season

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor November 1, 2024

With November comes the end of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. This year, the Atlantic region was hit with several tropical storms, and in total around 370 people were killed, however many predictions...

Daniel Ricciardo Career Recap

Daniel Ricciardo Career Recap

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor November 1, 2024

Daniel Ricciardo has seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows. At one point contending and some would argue being the top seat at Red Bull largely considered the apex of Formula 1 driving. To test...

Election Day Info

Election Day Info

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Election Day is next Tuesday! Many seniors are eligible to vote this year! However, where and how to do so can sometimes be confusing. Here’s some key information so you can exercise your right to vote...

A cargo port.

Dock Workers Strike

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor November 1, 2024

 On early October 1st the workers struck. Striking out with the International Longshoremen's association to negotiate better pay and ask questions about automation and job security. The strike lasted...

Second Assassination Attempt Against Trump At Florida Golf Club

Second Assassination Attempt Against Trump At Florida Golf Club

Max Knight, Editor in chief September 30, 2024

Not even 2 months after former President Donald Trump was shot at an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th, another assassination attempt on the presidential candidate was reported...

Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins

Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor September 30, 2024

If you've driven around the west side of Madison or downtown in the past few months, you've likely noticed road construction seemingly everywhere. But it hasn't just been the usual road repairs. Mysteriously,...

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