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Espada y Escudo

Espada y Escudo

The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

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Groundhog Day Rundown

Ellie Andrews, News Editor March 1, 2026

Groundhog Day is one of the most famous American holidays dedicated to animal clairvoyance. Once a year, the country sits around eagerly to discover whether or not a groundhog from an otherwise unremarkable...

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...

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....

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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...

104-Year-Old Sky Diver Breaks Record

104-Year-Old Sky Diver Breaks Record

Jonathan Buscher March 1, 2024

On October 1, 2023, 104-year-old Dorthy Hoffner set off and ended up meeting one (perhaps unexpected) goal: to become the oldest verified person to skydive. First skydiving when she was 100, according...

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