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The Los Angeles Lakers Win The First-Ever NBA Cup

Jordan Levy, Design Editor December 11, 2023

On Dec. 9, the National Basketball Association crowned the champion of the league’s first in-season tournament of the NBA Cup to the Los Angeles Lakers. With the bonus payout for players being $200k...

The University of Pennsylvania President Steps Down

Ava Stuzin, News Editor December 11, 2023

On Dec. 9, University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned, following her congressional hearing called to discuss antisemitism on college campuses. During the hearing, Magill did not give a...

Henry Kissinger, Longtime Politician and Author Dies at 100

Seth Clarin, Multimedia Photo Editor December 9, 2023

On Nov. 29, Henry Kissinger, a German-American diplomat passed away. Kissinger was also known for his work in political science, geopolitical consultancy and politics. He served as the U.S. Secretary of...

Taylor Swift Announced as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

Madeline Volpe, Video Editor December 9, 2023

On Dec. 6, Time Magazine announced Taylor Swift as their Person of the Year. Swift and eight others were nominated for the award, but Swift won making her the first person in the arts to be awarded this...

Three Killed and One Injured in University of Las Vegas Shooting 

Ella Wehmeyer, Multimedia Photo Editor December 8, 2023

On Wednesday, at 11:45 a.m. local time, University of Las Vegas police responded to calls of shots fired. The shooting killed three and injured one who is in stable condition at a nearby hospital.  The...

Venezuela’s Referendum on the Annexation of Guyana Passes

Justin Fechter, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Fears over a possible invasion spiked in Guyana after Sunday's referendum in Venezuela. The non-binding referendum passed with 95% voting yes to the annexation of the territory  Essequibo, which makes...

Representative George Santos Voted for Expulsion from Congress

Sophia Snyder, Copy Editor December 3, 2023

On Dec. 1, the U.S. House of Representatives voted for Republican Rep. George Santos to be expelled from office. Santos was expelled due to being charged with crimes such as wire fraud and money laundering. Santos...

Spotify’s 2023 Global Top Artist: Taylor Swift 

Ava Garcia, Managing Editor November 29, 2023

As Taylor Swift travels the world on her “Eras Tour,” she continues to surpass her previous success and reach goals most artists only dream of achieving. On Wednesday, Nov. 29 Spotify announced Swift...

SpaceX Gets Approval for Megarocket, to Launch Saturday

Nicole Martin, Contents Editor November 17, 2023

As of Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration granted permission to SpaceX to launch the Starship system’s second launch — the most powerful recent rocket to ever be built — after it failed...

South Dade Band Director Arrested on Sex Crime Charges with Student

Sara Paredes, Senior Copy Editor November 17, 2023

On Nov. 14, South Dade Senior High School band director Scott Michael Davis was arrested on charges of having sexual relations with one of his students since September.  Davis, the 47-year-old educator,...

Low Turnout Marks Miami’s Recent Local Elections

Justin Fechter, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, voters across Miami-Dade County took to the polls to vote in a variety of local elections. Five municipalities held local elections with a range of charter amendments and city council...

What To Know About The Third Republican Debate

Ava Stuzin, News Editor November 12, 2023

On Nov. 8, the third Republican Debate featured Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina...

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