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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Image of the MV Hondius, a large cruise ship on which the Hantavirus outbreak originated

Hantavirus Spreads Globally

Ellie Andrews, News Editor June 1, 2026

When one passenger aboard a cruise ship fell ill, it was initially attributed to natural causes. Days later, that same passenger would directly be linked to an outbreak of a disease more deadly than tuberculosis. Hantavirus...

Artemis II Lifts Off

Charlie Plummer May 1, 2026

The last time a human had ever gone near the moon was over 50 years ago. December 11, 1972 was the last time humans were ever near or around the moon. Until this year. On April 1, 2026, NASA launched...

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The U.S. Has Captured Maduro. Why?

Ellie Andrews, News Editor February 1, 2026

On January 3rd, 2026, Operation “Absolute Resolve,” a military mission to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was executed.  When Maduro and his wife were captured and brought to the U.S.,...

Leo XIV Elected As New Pope

Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor June 1, 2025

After the dramatic and unexpected death of Pope Francis, all eyes were on the Vatican and the famous conclave in early May. Many were wondering who the new head of the Catholic church would be. Would it...

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...

COP28: Moving Towards Renewable Energy

COP28: Moving Towards Renewable Energy

Ava Kahn January 1, 2024

In the first two weeks of December, 2023, 200 parties from around the world came together in Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The conference had a clear conclusion known as the Global...

Israel-Hamas War Continues

Israel-Hamas War Continues

Ava Kahn January 1, 2024

UN Approves Aid Resolution in Gaza The United Nations has passed a resolution which calls for safe humanitarian access throughout Gaza. The resolution will allow expanded aid to enter the territory,...

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