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Five games to still look forward to this year

Michael Tracey, Reporter | May 13, 2021

It’s mind-boggling to think that the summer is already here. The first half of the year had a few great video games: “Hitman 3,” “Returnal,” the new “Pokémon Snap,” “Resident Evil: Village.”...

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CDC announces that vaccinated people don’t need masks indoors or outdoors

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | May 13, 2021

This afternoon, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing, saying that fully vaccinated people may take off their masks both indoors and outdoors.  This is a big deal, and it officially allows us...

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Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on a building in Gaza City, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Weary Palestinians are somberly marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Hamas and Israel traded more rockets and airstrikes and Jewish-Arab violence raged across Israel. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

AP: Hamas, Israel fighting escalates even amid truce efforts

FARES AKRAM and JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press | May 13, 2021

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas sent a heavy barrage of rockets deep into Israel in a matter of minutes Thursday and Israel pounded Gaza with more airstrikes. The relentless escalation of hostilities...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Your mind matters

Mental Health Awareness Month: Your mind matters

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | May 11, 2021

Say it louder for the people in the back: “You are not alone!” Mental health is just as important as physical health. The entire month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and works...

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Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, Monday, May. 10, 2021. Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Monday, including a barrage that set off air raid sirens as far away as Jerusalem, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli police at a flashpoint religious site in the contested holy city. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

AP: Gaza militants, Israel trade new rocket fire and airstrikes

JOSEF FEDERMAN and FARES AKRAM, Associated Press | May 11, 2021

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militants launched dozens of rockets from Gaza and Israel unleashed new air strikes against them early Tuesday, in an escalation triggered by soaring tensions in Jerusalem...

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode one and two review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | May 11, 2021

Star Wars is back with its latest animated show, “The Bad Batch”! Starring the titular group first introduced in the final season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, this series is seen by many as...

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Demon Slayer movie review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | May 10, 2021

One of the most popular anime in recent years is back and has hit the big screen with its first feature film. “Demon Slayer” is one of those shows that I can’t get enough of. I read all the manga,...

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Jennifer Lopez performs at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

AP: Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

May 10, 2021

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the organization’s campaign. Global Citizen...

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Flesh-eating bacteria lies in Florida waters

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | May 7, 2021

It’s summer in Florida, which means the heat is progressively swelling and people will be spending more time in Florida’s seawater. However, those entering the water should be aware of the dangerous...

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Apex Legends’ Season 9 introduces big changes, a new Legend, and the fiery new Arena

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter | May 7, 2021

Season 9 is here! The legacy brings a new battle pass, permanent game mode, new items, and introduces Respawn’s new Recon Legend: Valkyrie. Honoring her family’s legacy, she salvaged her father’s...

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Ways to show your mom you care on Mother’s Day

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | May 7, 2021

With Mothers Day right around the corner, you may be wondering what you can do for your own mother to show your appreciation for all she’s done for you. At the end of the day, you know your mom the best...

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Facebook Oversight Committee announces ruling on Donald Trump’s account

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | May 7, 2021

On May 5, the Facebook Oversight Committee released their review of Facebook’s suspension of Donald Trump in which they ultimately decided to uphold the ban. However, they noted that it was “not appropriate”...

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