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H&M is a very popular brand that uses fast fashion

[Photo] Fast fashion should not be supported in any means

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
March 28, 2019
Seen here is boxing legend Muhammad Ali (leaning over), formerly known as Cassius Clay, talking to President Jimmy Carter (right).

[Photo] March 6 1964- Cassius Clay officially becomes Muhammad Ali

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
March 6, 2019
Seen here is the logo for the ESPYS, the sports award show hosted by the popular TV channel ESPN.

[Photo] March 4, 1993- First ever ESPY award ceremony

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
March 6, 2019
The Osbournes is about the family life of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, his wife, Sharon Osbourne and the children they raise together.

[Photo] March 5, 2002- The Osbournes premiers

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
March 5, 2019
Optical-dispersion

[Photo] March 1st, 1973- Dark Side of the Moon

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
March 1, 2019
Giraffes are now endangered species.

[Photo] Giraffes fight with their necks.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 28, 2019
Phantom of the Opera was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

[Photo] Phantom of the Opera has changed 15 times in 30 years.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 27, 2019
Oprah is one of the most highly praised celebrities of all time

[Photo] February 26, 1998- Oprah Winfrey found non guilty in beef defamation trial

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 26, 2019
Waters is an iconic blues artist

[Photo] February 25, 1992- Muddy Waters wins Lifetime Achievement at Grammy Awards

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 25, 2019
Seen here is a picture of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, signing autographs for some of his fans.

[Photo] February 25, 1964- Muhammad Ali wins his first Heavyweight Championship

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 25, 2019
Seen here is a photo featuring the USA amateur team on offense in route to their 4-3 win over the heavily favored Soviet Union team.

[Photo] February 22, 1980- “Miracle on ice” US hockey beats the Soviet Union

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 25, 2019
Bill Maher is an active member of the Democratic party

[Photo] February 21, 2003- “Real Time with Bill Maher” debuts

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 21, 2019
Seen here is NBA legend Charles Barkley during an interview at East Carolina University.

[Photo] February 20, 1963- Charles Barkley is born

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 21, 2019
SnowflakesOnWindshield

[Photo] Most snowflakes fall at speeds of one to 6 feet per second.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 21, 2019
Pewdiepie is currently the most subscribed channel on Youtube

[Photo] February 15, 2005- Youtube launches

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 15, 2019
Seen here is three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White, who just recently won his last of them in February of 2018.

[Photo] February 14, 2018- Shaun White wins his third half-pipe Gold medal

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 14, 2019
The school held a vigil in honor of the victims of this horrific shooting.

[Photo] February 14, 2018- Stoneman Douglas High School shooting occurs

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 14, 2019
This popular movie box office was 505.7 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Ghost

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
February 12, 2019
The show, Dance Moms, contains many different dance competitions, held all over the country.

[Photo] Dance Moms: Is it reality?

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 1, 2019
Seen here is Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson, who was the winner of the 2001 All-Star game MVP, driving on current NBA superstar Stephen Curry.

[Photo] February 11, 2001- 50th NBA All-Star Game takes place in Washington D.C.

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 11, 2019
Seen here is MLB icon Babe Ruth in a Boston Red Sox jersey, who were unable to win a World Series for 86 years after they traded away Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

[Photo] February 6, 1895- Babe Ruth is born

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 8, 2019
Seen here is Patriots legend, and possibly the greatest football player of all-time Tom Brady, warming up for a game.

[Photo] February 5, 2017- Falcons blow a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 5, 2019
As healthy and yummy these foods are, an orthorexic may still doubt their healthiness.

[Photo] Orthorexia- how being “too healthy” can actually be dangerous

By: Camilla Wnek, Reporter
June 17, 2019
Shelves remain empty in many stores across the country.

[Photo] Finding hope for Venezuela

By: Katie Richards, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Seen here is Steelers receiver and Super Bowl XLIII MVP, Santonio Holmes (#10, middle) catching a pass near the sidelines.

[Photo] February 1, 2009- Steelers beat the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 1, 2019
Seen here is a picture captured directly from Super Bowl XXXIV, right as Titans receiver Kevin Dyson is tackled one yard short of the end zone as time expired.

[Photo] January 30, 2000- Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 1, 2019
McDonald's is one of the most popular fast food chains around the world.

[Photo] Iceland sold their last burger at McDonald’s 8 years ago.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 1, 2019
Since starting off her solo career in the 2000's, Beyoncé has released 6 studio and married Jay-Z in 2008. She has one child named Blue Ivy Carter.

[Photo] Pop

February 12, 2019
Cats the musical is exactly what it sounds like

[Photo] January 29, 1996- Cats becomes longest running show

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 29, 2019
we care

[Photo] Ways companies and organizations give back

By: Angelique Richardson, Senior News Editor
January 25, 2019
Because of the animation and styles, this movie has won a Golden Globe Award in Best Animated Motion Picture.

[Photo] Every second of Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse took animators a week to make.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 25, 2019
The first presidential debate airing on television was iconic

[Photo] January 25, 1961- First live presidential news conference televised

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 25, 2019
Seen here is Joe Louis posing for the camera in what seemed to be before a big fight.

[Photo] January 25, 1939- Joe Louis wins the heavyweight boxing title

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 25, 2019
Seen here is the first African American to ever play in the MLB, Jackie Robinson, in his stance, ready to hit.

[Photo] January 24, 1962- Jackie Robinson is elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 24, 2019
Seen here is the scoreboard from the legendary game where Kobe Bryant scored 81 points. (Lakers #8)

[Photo] January 22, 2006- Kobe scores 81 points in a single game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 22, 2019
The year '2018' presented in some of the healthiest fruits.

[Photo] Biggest diet trends of 2018 leaves many craving more

By: Camilla Wnek, Reporter
February 1, 2019
Martin Luther King J. is one of the most important men in America's historu

[Photo] January 15, 1929- Martin Luther King Jr. born

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 15, 2019
Seen here is Eagles legend Donovan McNabb (#5) calling an audible for the offense at the line of scrimmage.

[Photo] January 11, 2004- McNabb converts on 4th and 26

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 11, 2019
Simon Cowell is notorious for being one of the meanest judges in competition show history

[Photo] January 11, 2010- Simon Cowell leaves American Idol

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 11, 2019
Seen here is former NFL superstar Chad Johnson (#85, left) hugging his opponent after a game.

[Photo] January 9, 1978- Chad Johnson is born

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 9, 2019
Elvis Presley is clearly the king of rock and roll!

[Photo] January 8, 1956- Elvis’ Presley’s Hound Dog charts

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 8, 2019
Seen here on the right side, is the Notre Dame offense going up against the Michigan defense on the left side of the photo.

[Photo] January 7, 2013- Notre Dame loses big in BCS Championship game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 7, 2019
Jubilation is to be filled with joy.

[Photo] Jubilation

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 6, 2019
Seen here is Ravens legend Ray Lewis (Purple) making a tackle on Bengals running back Jeremi Johnson (#30).

[Photo] January 2, 2013- Ray Lewis announces his retirement from the NFL

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 3, 2019
Aretha Franklin was the first female inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

[Photo] January 3, 1987- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Aretha Franklin

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 3, 2019
yankees logo

[Photo] A year in review: New York Yankees continue to build a strong team

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2019
The Bob Cummings Show ran for five seasons

[Photo] January 2, 1955- Bob Cummings Show premieres

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 2, 2019
Seen here is the Golden State Warriors, the NBA defending champions, before one of their games.

[Photo] Battle in the Golden State: The Warriors vs. the LA Lakers this Christmas

By: Atif Warraich, Reporter
December 25, 2018
This movie box office was 4.6 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Babes in Toyland

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 20, 2018
The official poster for it's Netflix release.

[Photo] A Christmas Prince warms your heart for the holidays

By: Camilla Wnek, Reporter
December 19, 2018
The show was so popular, it went on for 6 seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of The Hills

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 17, 2018
Seen here is a more current match up between two historic franchises, the Bears and the Packers.

[Photo] December 14, 1941- First NFL division playoff game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
December 17, 2018
Fun fact: Beyoncé is allergic to perfume!

[Photo] December 13, 2013- Beyoncé self titled album released

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 13, 2018
Seen here is boxing legend Muhammad Ali in 1966, the definite prime of his career.

[Photo] December 11, 1981- Muhammad Ali’s last fight

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
December 11, 2018
Seen here is rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson signing autographs at the Baltimore Ravens Military appreciation day.

[Photo] December 10, 2016- Lamar Jackson wins the Heisman

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
December 11, 2018
The Nintendo DS was released in 2004 (left), then followed by the Nintendo DS lite which was released in 2006 (center), and then followed by the DSI. The DSI was released in 2009 and featured internet connectivity.

[Photo] The DS in Nintendo DS means Dual Screen.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 14, 2018
The Nat King Cole show is known as the first variety show to be hosted by an African American

[Photo] November 5, 1956- Nat King Cole show debuted

December 5, 2018
Seen here is failed New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, who was fired after just over one full season at that position.

[Photo] December 4, 2017- Ben McAdoo is fired

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
December 4, 2018
World Left Hand Day is celebrated August 13.

[Photo] 10% of the world’s population is left handed.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 3, 2018
Seen here is the creator of basketball, James Naismith with an earlier version of a ball and a hoop.

[Photo] November 28, 1939- James Naismith dies

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 29, 2018
Seen here is the Minneapolis Lakers 1950 championship team, which is the same year they were apart of the lowest scoring NBA game ever.

[Photo] November 22, 1950- Lowest NBA score ever

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 27, 2018
Because of her success in the role on Broadway she ended up getting the rose named after her. My Fair Lady is on Broadway right now starring Laura Benanti.

[Photo] There is a rose breed named after Julie Andrews.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 28, 2018
Casablanca is one of the most iconic movies of all time

[Photo] November 26, 1942- Casabalanca movie premiered

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
November 26, 2018
Color TV first came into households in the mid-1960's.

[Photo] Before color TV, 75% of people said they dreamed in black and white.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 27, 2018
The first number where the letter "A" is used is 1,000.

[Photo] None of the numbers before 1,000 contain the letter A.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 26, 2018
Oranges in warmer regions like Vietnam are still green after ripening.

[Photo] The first oranges weren’t orange.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 23, 2018
The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is a tradition every year and broadcasted every Thankgiving morning around the United States.

[Photo] The first Macy Thanksgiving Parade was in 1924.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 22, 2018
Every year the president of the United States pardons a turkey so that they won't be eaten.

[Photo] Americans eat 46 million turkeys every Thanksgiving.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 21, 2018
Based on the series popularity, the show had three spin-offs.

[Photo] Behind the Scene of Saved by the Bell

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
November 13, 2018
Don Shula set the record for most wins by a head coach in 1993

[Photo] November 14, 1993- Don Shula becomes most successful NFL head coach ever

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 14, 2018
The show was so popular, it went on for 8 seasons.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes of Full House

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
November 12, 2018
Seen here is number 77, John Jerry (left), letting a browns players through to get a free shot on number 10, Eli Manning (right).

[Photo] Editorial: Giant failure on the gridiron

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 13, 2018
Seen here is a more current example of a Yale vs Harvard game.

[Photo] November 13, 1875- First college football game with uniforms

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 13, 2018
Seen here is Michaels holding a paper in hand getting ready for another Sunday night of commentating football.

[Photo] November 12, 1944- Al Michaels is born

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 13, 2018
The show was so popular, it went on for nine seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of the Office

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 8, 2018
The show was so successful, it went on for 9 seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of One Tree Hill

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
October 16, 2018
This scene is where the characters Emily and George first know that they love each other. The Stage Manager (standing) is playing the soda shop owner in this scene.

[Photo] Thorton Wilder briefly appeared in a production of Our Town in 1938.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 14, 2018
The Thriller music video costs over half a million dollars to make

[Photo] November 2, 1983- Thriller song released worldwide

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
November 2, 2018
Seen here is the Chicago Cubs 2016 team celebrating after winning their first World Series in over 100 years.

[Photo] November 2, 2016- Cubs first World Series in 108 years

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 2, 2018
Based om the movie success, there were many movie sequels.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Halloween

October 31, 2018
Get out and vote! Your voice matters!

[Photo] 18-29 year olds are statistically the least likely people to vote. Meanwhile, the 60 and over age group is the least likely to vote.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 1, 2018
Some police men at a donut shop in New York.

[Photo] In the 1950’s, donut shops were the first food businesses open until late.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 15, 2018
Seen here is an example of a shot clock (red numbers) in an NBA game.

[Photo] October 30, 1954- First use of 24 second shot clock in basketball

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 30, 2018
This is a traditional Irish jack-o'- lantern.

[Photo] Early jack-o’-lanterns were made from turnips, potatoes, and beets.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 29, 2018
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was so popular, it went on for six seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scence of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

October 26, 2018
Seen here is the Panthers logo from their inaugural season in 1995.

[Photo] October 26, 1993- Panthers are announced as new expansion team

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 26, 2018
Seen here is the 1987, World Series winning, Minnesota Twins. In the middle of the team, holding the Twins jersey is the president at that time, Ronald Reagan.

[Photo] October 25, 1987- Twins win first World Series

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 25, 2018
Seen here is the Sheffield Football Club from the year 1890, which is one of the teams from the first 50 seasons of this historic club.

[Photo] October 24, 1857- World’s first soccer club is founded

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 24, 2018
Fun fact: Dumbo is the only lead character in a Disney movie to not speak.

[Photo] October 23, 1941- Dumbo is released

October 23, 2018
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[Photo] October 22, 1979- Disney World hits 100-millionth guest

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 22, 2018
There are 6 floors in the Supreme Court building.

[Photo] The Supreme Court’s private basketball court is nicknamed “The Highest Court in all the Land”.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 22, 2018
Co-stars Hugh Jackman and Keala Settle joke around at the premiere of The Greatest Showman in Japan.

[Photo] The Greatest Show comes to Colonia

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 23, 2018
Seen here is Ebbets Field, the home of the then Brooklyn Dodgers baseball and football teams.

[Photo] October 22, 1939- NBC becomes first to broadcast a football game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 22, 2018
A Chorus line is a classic Broadway show

[Photo] October 19, 1975- A Chorus Line becomes longest running Broadway show

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 19, 2018
Seen here is Meade Field, home of the Rhode Island football team, the winners of the longest game in NCAA history.

[Photo] October 19, 1991- Longest NCAA football game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 19, 2018
Seen here is the United Center Arena, home of the Chicago Bulls, who Thurmond played for when getting the quadruple double.

[Photo] October 18, 1974- First Quadruple Double in NBA history

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 18, 2018
Seen here is some of the destruction from this deadly earthquake in 1989.

[Photo] October 17, 1989- San Francisco Earthquake cancels World Series game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 17, 2018
I Love Lucy ran on CBS from 1951 to 1957

[Photo] October 15, 1951- I Love Lucy debuts

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 15, 2018
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