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TUSD Bond Voted Down

TUSD Bond Voted Down

Dorian Chase, Co-News Editor and Production November 29, 2017

In the recent local election, a 180 million dollar bond was voted down. The proposition, which was made so maintenance could be done to TUSD's schools, lost by 41 to 59 percent. The decision was not popular...

Bill Gates Invests 80 Million For New Smart City In Arizona

Bill Gates Invests 80 Million For New Smart City In Arizona

Connor Fries, News Editor November 29, 2017

An investment group affiliated with Bill Gates, Cascade, has agreed to invest 80 million dollars toward building a new 25,000 acre smart city outside of Phoenix, called Belmont. The new community will...

Sit, Roll Over, And Fetch Death

Sit, Roll Over, And Fetch Death

Samarah Peters November 29, 2017

If you truly love your dog, stop feeding them store-bought bones! These bones could give your dog a serious  illness, and could potentially lead to death. The FDA has received nearly 70 reports of...

Disease-Ridden North Korean Soldier Escapes

Disease-Ridden North Korean Soldier Escapes

Deartis Mason, Sports Recorder November 29, 2017

On November 23, 2017, a North Korean soldier, identified by only his surname "Oh," attempted to defect from the military and escape to South Korea. As soldiers are not permitted to cross the border, Oh...

Senator Franken Apologizes for Sexual Assault

Senator Franken Apologizes for Sexual Assault

Jocelyn Reeder, Feature Editor November 27, 2017

Democratic Senator Al Franken, in his first press conference since allegations of sexual assault surfaced, said Monday that he was "sorry" but hopes to gain the public's trust again and get back to work....

Lady Gaga And Joe Biden Reveal Plan To Build Trauma Centers

Lady Gaga And Joe Biden Reveal Plan To Build Trauma Centers

Connor Fries, News Editor November 22, 2017

If you need another reason to love Lady Gaga, look no further. The superstar and former Vice President, Joe Biden, have teamed up to create sexual assault trauma centers around the nation. Biden announced...

Out of State Colleges Close to Home

Out of State Colleges Close to Home

Jocelyn Reeder, Feature Editor November 22, 2017

Deciding what college to attend is stressful enough. You have to choose what you major in, decide if you want to stay in state or out of state, and figure out how to pay. Western Undergraduate Exchange,...

Rock On, Malcolm Young

Rock On, Malcolm Young

Amanda Mourelatos, Co-Editor of Cougart and Community Builder November 22, 2017

"As his brother, it is hard to express in words what he has meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special. He leaves behind an enormous legacy that will live on forever. Malcolm,...

Site Council Minutes 11/14/17

Site Council Minutes 11/14/17

November 20, 2017

Date: November 14, 2017 Location: Room 207 Time: 4:05 – 6:35 pm Certified Representatives:  Eva Lange Matthew Barany (absent) Ashley Depugh Michael Halfmann Student Representatives: Austin...

Hassan, the Butterfly Child, Gets Skin Transplant

Hassan, the Butterfly Child, Gets Skin Transplant

Abi Nash, A&E and Opinion co-editor November 9, 2017

Hassan, a child living in Germany, has been given new genetically modified skin that covers 80% of his body in a series of operations that have saved his life. He contracted a disease that usually kills...

TUSD is the Next ISIS Victim

TUSD is the Next ISIS Victim

Sofia Brouse, Media Editor November 9, 2017

Over the weekend, hundreds of school websites were hacked by ISIS, the Tucson Unified School District included. The district was hacked Saturday night, and it lasted several hours.  The hackers plastered...

Texas Church Massacre

Texas Church Massacre

Jasmine Varelas, Co Editor of A&E and Opinion November 9, 2017

Sunday morning in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a man named Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 people and left 20 in critical condition. Around 11:20 am, the shooter started firing as he entered a local church,...

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