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FBI Deputy Director McCabe Steps Down

FBI Deputy Director McCabe Steps Down

Deartis Mason, Sports Recorder February 2, 2018

Andrew McCabe, FBI deputy director, abruptly stepped down on Monday, January 29th. President Trump has been openly criticizing him for months.  Trump tweeted in December, “How can FBI Deputy Director...

Emergency crews respond to Marshall County High School where one person has been confirmed dead following a shooting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. (Ryan Hermens/The Paducah Sun via AP)

School Shootings Becoming Normal?

Avery Miller and Dorian Chase February 1, 2018

On January 15th, the most fatal school shooting of 2018 so far occurred. This shooting, which took place at Marshall County High School in Kentucky took two victims, students Bailey Holt and Preston...

Glee Star Mark Salling Commits Suicide Admist Child Porn Charges

Glee Star Mark Salling Commits Suicide Admist Child Porn Charges

Jocelyn Reeder, Feature Editor February 1, 2018

Mark Salling, a former "Glee" star whose career came crashing down after he was caught with possession of child pornography, died on January 30, 2018. He was found by the Los Angeles River, and local...

Trumps State of the Union Address Both Emotional and Long

Trump’s State of the Union Address Both Emotional and Long

Sidney Moyers, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2018

In case you were unaware, every year in January, POTUS gives a speech to Congress about plans for legislation as well as the state of the country, which is called the "State of the Union." This year, on...

Rosie the Riveter Dies at Age 96

Rosie the Riveter Dies at Age 96

Dorian Chase, News Co-Editor & Production January 31, 2018

The woman believed to be the real Rosie the Riveter, a feminist icon and image of a generation, passed away on January 20th at the age of 96. Naomi Parker Fraley, the inspiration for the icon that inspired...

Tide Pod Challenge - The Forbidden Fruit?

Tide Pod Challenge – The Forbidden Fruit?

Deartis Mason, Sports Recorder January 31, 2018

Recently kids have found a new way to be dumb:  first it was the cinnamon challenge, then the bath salt challenge, and now they thought of the Tide Pod challenge. People (mostly teenagers) have been biting...

Nationwide Flu Epidemic Kills 37 Children So Far

Nationwide Flu Epidemic Kills 37 Children So Far

Connor Fries, News Editor January 31, 2018

The 2018 flu season has been the worst that the nation has experienced so far. This year alone has surpassed the 2009 swine-flu epidemic, as well as the 2014-2015 flu season. The current strain of the...

I Just Signed Your Death Warrant

“I Just Signed Your Death Warrant”

Rhea Rohr, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

Lawrence G. Nassar, the former doctor for the American gymnastics team, faces up to 175-years in prison for over 150 sexual assault cases. He is accused of molestation of gymnasts as young as six, and...

The French Riot Over...Nutella?

The French Riot Over…Nutella?

Bethany Seal, Contributor January 31, 2018

Crazy riots broke out in France on Thursday, January 25th, over one thing: Nutella. Intermarché supermarkets in France went through a "Black Friday" experience when customers shoved and fought their...

The 2018 Womens March

The 2018 Women’s March

Connor Fries, News Editor January 30, 2018

The 2018 Women's March marked the one year anniversary since women took to the streets protesting Donald Trump's presidency. In December, the national Women’s March announced that it had chosen Las Vegas,...

Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors!

Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors!

Rhea Rohr, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2018

Good Afternoon Seniors! Scholarships are listed by due date. There are some interesting ones on the list today! You can’t get one if you don’t try. Just apply! You never know! Our Cougar Foundation...

Model Lauren Wasser Loses Both Legs to Toxic Shock Syndrome

Model Lauren Wasser Loses Both Legs to Toxic Shock Syndrome

Samarah Peters, Freshman Liason January 19, 2018

The viral story of model Lauren Wasser who lost her right leg in 2012 due to toxic shock syndrome is due to lose her left leg soon. Wasser recently stated to The Washington Post that she was still in...

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