by Kimberly Bowman Every February 2nd since 1886, Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog living in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, predicted whether there would be six more weeks of winter or an early spring depending on if he saw his shadow or not. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there are six weeks of…
New Virus Outbreak Has Infected Thousands of People
by Ori Shacham A new disease believed to originate from bats and other animals has spread to tens of thousands and killed nearly 500 people in China, and is quickly spreading to nearby countries. Late last year, food markets in Wuhan, China were illegally selling wildlife, and experts believe this is how the coronavirus…
Kansas City Chiefs Break the 49ers Hearts in Super Bowl LIV
by Anna Fazioli Super Bowl LIV erupted last Sunday in Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Going into the game, the Kansas City Chiefs were favored over the San Francisco 49ers, but San Francisco fans remained hopeful. The game started with a coin flip, which the 49ers won. They pulled an early lead with a 38-yard…
Helicopter Crash Takes the Life of Kobe Bryant and Eight Others
by Devansh Malik Last Sunday, January 26 at 9:47 A.M., Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his daughter Gianna, died in a fiery helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Kobe Bryant (41), Gianna Bryant (13), John Altobelli (56), Kerry Altobelli (46), Alyssa Altobelli (13), Christina Mauser (38), Ara Zobayan (50), Sarah Chester (45), and Payton…
What happens when I crack my knuckles?
By Ori S. Many kids and adults crack their knuckles, neck, or back because they find the sound it makes satisfying. What many people don’t realize is that the long term effects of this can be quite dangerous. The popping sounds that are heard are called cavitation. When a joint is moved too quickly, the…
The Most anticipated NBA Draft Ever just Got Crazier! Who Will Be The First Pick?
By Kabir C. The NBA draft lottery this year was one of the most anticipated drafts in history. The New York Knicks had the worst record in the NBA and instead of rewarding them with the #1 pick, the draft lottery gave them the 3rd. This proved to teams that tanking isn’t always the answer….
Taiwan Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
By Audrey Zhang On Friday, May 17, Taiwan legislature passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage, a major milestone in Asian history. It has been almost two years since Taiwan’s Constitutional Court declared that their civil code’s definition of marriage stating it was only between a man and woman, was unconstitutional. The Court was given two years…
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty: The End of the World, or the End of all Wars?
By Henry G. On the first of July, 1968, the United Nations passed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, a treaty to limit the number of nuclear superpowers on the planet. The treaty was a groundbreaking advancement in the limiting of worldwide nuclear annihilation. The treaty limited the research and use of nuclear weapons to five nations–these…
Eurovision Song Contest, 2019 controversy
By Freyja Arnarsdottir The annual Eurovision Song Contest is a European competition in which artists from a wide variety of countries all over Europe as well as Australia perform their own original songs live. However, Eurovision has been clouded with controversy this year. Netta Barzilai brought Eurovision to Israel in 2019 with a strong performance…
Tesla’s Autopilot was engaged during crash, reports state
By Chloe Chan On March 1st, a 50-year-old man’s Tesla crashed into a truck at Delray Beach, Florida. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) declared Tesla’s driver assistant, Autopilot, was active ten seconds before the crash. The Tesla was traveling over the speed limit at 68 mph. The driver, Jeremey Banner, was killed in the…
The Falcon's Quill 