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The White House released a statement on Columbus Day highlighting Christopher Columbus achievements but failed to acknowledge his wrong doings.

The White House’s Politicized Statement on Columbus Day

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2020

Every year, as a form of commemorating Cristopher Columbus’ impactful voyage to the New World, the President of the United States must proclaim the second Monday of October as Columbus Day. The annual...

Amy Coney Barrett at her confirmation hearing taught the American people nothing about her stances on such pressing issues.

Amy Coney Barrett: What We Didn’t Learn

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2020

Lasting a total of 20 hours, Amy Coney Barrett underwent Senate hearings ahead of her potential appointment as the next Justice of the Supreme Court. Even after plenty of questions, often redundant, the...

The University of Michigan received a great deal of backlash over one of the online communities promoted a Non-POC Cafe for students.

University of Michigan Creates a Non-POC Cafe

Aliexa Levya, Staff Writer Oct 28, 2020

There have been many instances where phrasing something the wrong way has backfired harshly, mostly in politics and companies. In this particular case, University of Michigan Dearborn’s Center of Social...

Volunteers calling to ask if you are planning on voting are phone banking to gauge voter turnout.

Phone banking: Essential, Yet Misunderstood

Abigail Felan, Copy Editor Oct 27, 2020

As election day approaches, phone calls and messages from volunteers have been rampant. Whether or not you choose to listen or not, phone banking is an extremely integral part of shaping the elections...

Busch Gardens annual Howl-O-Scream celebration is still taking place throughout October 2020, though it does look a bit different from previous years.

Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream Adventure in COVID-19 Times

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2020

Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream: Our Rating: B One of the many Halloween activities held in Florida, Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream annual event has returned for its 21st year. Although multiple Halloween...

New mobs (top row) and items (bottom row) were added to Minecrafts Caves & Cliffs update.

Caves and Cliffs: What to Expect in Minecraft 1.17

Leidi-Di Salcedo-Urena, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2020

The long-awaited Minecraft 1.7 update has been unveiled. On Oct. 3, Minecraft announced the Caves & Cliffs update, which will be released mid-2021. And yes, it is as exciting as it sounds. From new...

A heart shattering crime became the basis of the 2020 Netflix documentary American Murder.

Netflix’s “American Murder” Revisits a Tragedy

Alejandra Dellano, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2020

Release Date: September 30, 2020 Director: Jenny Popplewell Starring: the watts family and friends MPAA Rating: TV-MA Our Rating: C+ “American Murderer Next Door” is a newly released Netflix...

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day is a great opportunity to learn and teach about the culture and history of the Indigenous people of America.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Means More Than Ever This Year

Aliexa Levya, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2020

Most people in the United States are aware of Columbus Day, but are they aware of the gruesome truth behind it? This day is when people celebrate the man who supposedly "discovered" the Americas. However,...

Social Distance on Netflix highlights the struggles that arose during COVID-19 for people of all different backgrounds.

“Social Distance” : Revealing Life with COVID-19

Ingrid Moises, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2020

Our grade: A+ Release date: October 15, 2020 Genre: Anthology Series Platform: Netflix It is no surprise that COVID-19 has affected people in inexplicable ways. In fact, there are a plethora...

Womens reproductive rights bear the brunt of a never-ending and highly politicized discussion. Pro-Choice and Pro-Life are the two main sides to this debate and struggle to find common ground.

Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life: Bodily Autonomy up for Debate?

Abigail Felan, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2020

The topic of women’s reproductive rights has always been a hot topic for both left and right-leaning politicians. Although strange to some, the topic of women’s reproductive rights is subject to such...

As Americans experience the change in weather and leaves, a new season is among us: the flu season. With COVID-19 still, a big problem, it is important to get the Flu vaccine.

The Flu Vaccine: More Important than Ever

Audrey Lezcano, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2020

As the leaves begin to turn, we reach the season that so many dread: flu season. This season comes every fall and winter in the United States and brings a spike in the cases of influenza. The dangers Americans...

Adam sandler. Star of Hubie Halloween

Hubie Halloween’s Lackluster Release

Alejandra Dellano, Staff Writer Oct 21, 2020

Release Date: October 7, 2020 Director: Steven Brill Starring: Kevin James ,Julie Bowen ,Ray Liotta ,Maya Rudolph ,Rob Schneider ,Shaquille O’Neal ,Noah Schnapp ,Steve Buscemi ,Kenan Thompson , China...

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