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Pictured above is Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever recorded. He's pictured with women, children, and a man of "standard" sizes to show contrast.

[Photo] October 18

By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021
Pictured above is the Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France. It's 134 years old.

[Photo] October 5

By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2021
terracotta warriors

[Photo] Today in History – March 29, 1974

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 25, 2021
king richard i

[Photo] Today in History – March 25, 1199

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 24, 2021
mary ann shadd

[Photo] Today in History – March 24, 1853

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 24, 2021
nuremberg war crimes

[Photo] Today in History – October 16, 1946

October 15, 2020
winnie book

[Photo] Today in History – October 14, 1926

October 13, 2020
hurricane

[Photo] Today in History – October 10, 1780

October 10, 2020
hoover dam

jfk

[Photo] Today in History – October 7, 1963

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 7, 2020
yosemite national park

[Photo] Today in History – October 1, 1890

October 1, 2020
Babe Ruth appearing in front of thousands of fans at the Yankee Stadium.

[Photo] Today in History – September 24, 1934

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
September 24, 2020
Cereal is one of the most famous breakfast food in America

[Photo] Americans spend more than $7 billion on cereal each year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 20, 2020
The North Pole is not located on any continent

[Photo] The North Pole is in all the time zones

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 18, 2020
Most people will hide valuables, like engagement rings, in their sock drawers

[Photo] More people hide their valuables in their sock drawer than anywhere else

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2020
Borborygmus can be solved by curing your hunger

[Photo] Borborygmus is the word for the rumbling sound in your stomach when you’re hungry

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 11, 2020
Different type of cereals include Frosted Flakes, Special K, and Captain Crunch

[Photo] 49% of Americans start their day with cereal

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 4, 2020
Distance learning has been put in place since the quarantine has started

[Photo] Are students actually learning throughout distance learning?

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2020
With their 2nd round pick the Giants selected Xavier McKinney from the university of Alabama

[Photo] Meet Xavier McKinney – The future of the Giants’ defense

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020
Mr. Potato Head was created by Walt Disney Studios

[Photo] Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to be advertised on TV

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 29, 2020
Many have been using different video chatting resources to keep in contact with loved ones during this time.

[Photo] Making relationships work during COVID-19

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 29, 2020
Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.

[Photo] If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. – Maya Angelou

April 24, 2020
Stars in the night sky

[Photo] The brighter the star, the shorter its life span

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2020
Promoting the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, this was their logo.

Giraffe hooves

[Photo] Giraffe hooves are the size of dinner plates

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2020
Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer and lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Oxford University and Cambridge University.

[Photo] Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. – C.S. Lewis

April 9, 2020
Dinosaurs have been extinct for about 65 million years

[Photo] The biggest known dinosaur skull is longer than a racehorse’s body

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2020
Doodling is usually done in notebooks

[Photo] Doodling can help you concentrate

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 26, 2020
Rome, Italy

[Photo] Every continent has a city called Rome, except Antarctica

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 24, 2020
An unfamiliar sight has taken hold in dugouts and gyms this spring, emptiness

[Photo] How student athletes are handling life without their sport

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
Disclaimer: we don't recommend banging your head against a wall!

[Photo] Banging your head against a wall for one hour burns 150 calories

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2020
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was an American football player, coach, and executive in the National Football League.

[Photo] It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up. – Vince Lombardi

March 5, 2020
The most favorite candy is Reese's

[Photo] The average American eats 25 pounds of candy each year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2020
Releasing in 2007, P.S. I Love You was a box office success.

[Photo] P.S I Love You will have you crying

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
Some people may think a Tomato is a vegetable, when it is a fruit.

[Photo] The World’s Most Popular Fruit are Tomatoes

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 2020
Meg Ryan as Sally and Billy Crystal as Harry are eating in a scene from the film. .

[Photo] Film “When Harry Met Sally” 30 Years Later

By: Sara Attia, Reporter
February 7, 2020
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill led the UK through World War II.

[Photo] “If you’re going through hell keep going.” –Winston Churchill

February 10, 2020
The average prison sentence is 5-10 years

[Photo] The longest prison sentence served in the U.S. was over 68 years long

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2020
Finals are usually given after each semester

[Photo] Finals Week: Too much stress for success

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2020
Bribery makes people lose tons of money every year

[Photo] 1.5 trillion dollars are paid in bribes every year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2020
Rabbits are Australia's most destructive animal

[Photo] In Queensland, Australia, it’s illegal to own a pet rabbit unless you’re a magician

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2020
To show sexual predators and abusers their time is done, activist holds up "Time's Up!".

[Photo] Empowering social justice movements started in the 2010’s

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 26, 2020
There is currently $4.687 trillion in the world

[Photo] Only 8% of the world’s currency is physical money

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 14, 2020
Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird "

[Photo] “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” –Maya Angelou

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 16, 2020
Steven Paul Jobs was an American inventor, designer and entrepreneur who was the co-founder, chief executive and chairman of Apple Computer.

[Photo] “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” –Steve Jobs

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 15, 2020
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was an American football player, coach, and executive in the National Football League

[Photo] “It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Up.” – By Vince Lombardi

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 21, 2019
The Eiffel Tower lights up for different events

[Photo] It is illegal to take photos of the Eiffel Tower at night

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2019
Rats have a lifespan of 2 years

[Photo] Newborn rats can survive underwater for 40 minutes

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2019
Emanuel James Rohn professionally known as Jim Rohn, was an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.

[Photo] “If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary.” –Jim Rohn

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 13, 2019
These computer mice are used to help people direct through their keyboard

[Photo] The first computer mouse was made out of wood

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2019
Netflix provided us with an early christmas present. New holiday movies are on netflix

[Photo] “Let it Snow” is awfully cliche but wonderfully Christmas

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Steve Jobs founded the Apple productsin 1976

[Photo] “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” -Steve Jobs

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Mother Teresa known for humbly helping the poor.

[Photo] “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 4, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the two canidates for MVP, the other is James Harden

[Photo] NBA MVP Race

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
Youth sports are on the decline.

[Photo] Why less kids are playing sports

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Tying up and holding down the deer the hunters prepare their kill.

[Photo] Why hunting is cruel and what you can do about it

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2019
Since the show was so popular, it went on for nine seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Seinfeld

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 18, 2018
Even though Ellen DeGeneres turned down this role, she got her own show in the 1990's.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Friends part two

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 15, 2018
The show was so popular, it went on to have nine seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of How I Met Your Mother

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 12, 2018
Forrest Gump was so popular the box office was 677.9 million.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Forrest Gump

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 4, 2018
The show was so successful, the show went on for seven seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Gilmore Girls

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 2, 2018
Wonder Woman was a huge success, the movie sold about 821.8 million tickets at the box office.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Wonder Women

October 1, 2018
Based on the popularity of the movie, plays have been made based off the movie.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
September 28, 2018
Friends was such a popular TV show, the show went on for 10 seasons.

[Photo] Behind the Scene of Friends

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
September 27, 2018
The fight scene was very realistic, making the movie very successful.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Rocky IV

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
September 25, 2018
Standing at a whooping 20,320 feet. Mount McKinely or Denali as it is commonly known is the tallest mountain in North America.

[Photo] First successful summit of Mt. McKinley

June 7, 2018
This novel is such a famous novel, as a result it is read by many.

[Photo] The Giver: a book you don’t want to miss

June 4, 2018
Looking confused, Title character Shrek is tackled to the ground by other highlight character Donkey

[Photo] Shrek is released

May 18, 2018
On the run, Student Protesters look to avoid the national Guard during a rally at Kent State University.

[Photo] Four students are killed at Kent State

May 4, 2018
Taking aim, U.S. Marines Stand together at a Village in Vietnam during 1968.

[Photo] South Vietnam Surrenders

April 30, 2018
Standing 29,029 feet tall, Mount Everest is not only the tallest mountain in the world but also one of the deadliest.

[Photo] Everest has single deadliest day in history

April 18, 2018
teeing off, Tiger Woods looks on after taking his first stroke on a hole during the Masters tournament

[Photo] Tiger Woods wins first Masters

April 13, 2018
Becoming popular in 1839, the word "O.K." is now one of the most popular word choices in the English language.

[Photo] The term “OK” enters the national spotlight

March 23, 2018
One of the most common household drugs, Aspirin hit stores officially in 1915

[Photo] Pharmacy company Bayer patents Aspirin

March 6, 2018
One of the biggest events in American history, the Boston Massacre is said to have sparked the American Revolution

[Photo] Boston Massacre

March 5, 2018
Old fashion food stamp issued to low income U.S. families.

[Photo] Creation of Food Stamps

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2017
In Classic Princess Leia costume, Carrie Fisher Poses for a photo.

[Photo] Remembering the heartbreaking celebrity deaths of 2016

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
January 6, 2017
Jan. 26

[Photo] 1788

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
January 26, 2016
Jan. 20

[Photo] 1961

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
January 20, 2016
Tons of artwork and cartoons were created in support of Charlie Hebdo

[Photo] 2015 in Review

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
January 20, 2016
Marching through the streets, the marines advertise Toys for Tots.

[Photo] Will the Toy Drive be as heated as last year?

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
December 12, 2015
Dec. 28

[Photo] 1954

December 28, 2015
Dec. 22

[Photo] 1989

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
December 22, 2015
Dec. 15

[Photo] 1993

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
December 15, 2015
Dec. 14

[Photo] 1939

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
December 14, 2015
Dec. 3

[Photo] 1948

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
December 3, 2015
Nov. 25

[Photo] 1999

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
November 25, 2015
Nov. 19

[Photo] 1863

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
November 19, 2015
Nov. 11

[Photo] 1918

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
November 11, 2015
Prodigy shines its predecessor, Legend

[Photo] Prodigy blows Legend out of the water

By: Stephanie Kontra, Fall Editor and Reporter
November 10, 2015
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