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Facebook Leaked Over 533 million People’s Private Information

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Editor • April 18, 2021

In the first few weeks of April, Facebook, the popular social networking service, has leaked the private information of over 533 million users, causing widespread fear. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg...

Governor DeSantis Bans Covid-19 Passport

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2021

On Apr. 2, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order that bans the implementation of COVID-19 passports in the state of Florida. The executive order, signed by DeSantis, explicitly bans...

SpaceX’s All-Civilian Mission

Sydney Campbell, Senior Design Editor • April 15, 2021

SpaceX announced in Feb. 2021 that it intends to complete the first ever all-civilian mission to space, opening up the world of space tourism. The flight’s name: Inspiration4. A four person crew led...

The Bachelor Star Colton Underwood Comes Out as Gay

Sydney Campell, Senior Design Editor • April 15, 2021

Ex-National Football League player and former Bachelor star Colton Underwood comes out as gay in an emotional interview. The emotionally charged interview with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Announces Tentative In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor • April 14, 2021

On Apr. 9, 2021, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced that high school seniors will graduate in-person this year. Following his announcement of the graduation ceremonies,...

Johnson And Johnson Vaccine Distribution Halted

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Video Editor • April 14, 2021

On Apr. 13, public health officials recommended that vaccine providers temporarily stop the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports of rare blood clots developed post-vaccination. On...

Suez Canal Blockade: The Repercussions of the Ever Given Ship

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor • April 13, 2021

Beginning on Mar. 23, 2021, a trapped cargo ship, the Ever Given, blocked the Suez Canal for six days. Although officials freed the ship on Mar. 29, 2021, the economic ramifications of the blockade may...

U.S. House of Representatives Opens Investigation into Representative Matt Gaetz

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor • April 12, 2021

Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, accused of various illegal activities and the subject of an ongoing Justice Department investigation, is now under investigation by the U.S. House of Representatives...

Former Officer Derek Chauvin on Trial for Death of George Floyd

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor • April 12, 2021

Starting on Mar. 29, 2021, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial for the death of George Floyd began. Chauvin currently faces second-degree muder, third-degree murder and second-degree...

U.S. Capitol Faces Another Attack

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor • April 11, 2021

On Friday, Apr. 2, a vehicle drove into the North Barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, killing one officer and injuring another. The U.S. Capitol Police shot and killed the suspect. Following the riots...

France’s Senate Passes Law To Ban The Use Of Hijabs In Public

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Photo Editor • April 9, 2021

On Mar. 30, French senators voted in favor of an amendment under the Separatism Bill that prohibits anyone under the age of 18 years old from wearing a hijab in public. Promoted by the French president...

Prince Philip Dies at 99

Bella Martin, Sports Editor • April 9, 2021

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died on the morning of Apr. 9 at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England at the age of 99. Buckingham Palace released a statement announcing his death. On Feb. 17, the...