High school students in California stage a walkout in response to football captain’s ‘Cornell 7’ message.
Over 200 high school students in California staged a walkout in protest of a football captain’s social media post, prompting inquiries into the school’s accountability as the team forfeits its next game. This demonstration took place on Friday at Piner Junior Senior High School in Santa Rosa, following an Instagram post from the captain. In […]
“Other Mommy” review: Jessica Chastain’s terrible horror film is so foolish, you’ll need to go back to high school.
OTHER MOMMY Running time: 93 minutes. Rated R (some bloody violence and language). In theaters. If you can, do yourself a favor and watch something else. Here’s a little insight into how the industry works: When a studio schedules a press screening at 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday—after many places have already opened to the […]
Kīlauea volcano on high alert as officials monitor for lava fountains
Officials are keeping a close eye on the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi, which is a major draw for tourists, as increased volcanic activity has led to hundreds of earthquakes and hazards related to rockfalls, resulting in temporary trail closures. This week, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a notice regarding volcanic activity at Kīlauea, indicating […]
Montana high school softball player finds her long-lost sister on the rival team in a real-life story similar to ‘Parent Trap’
A remarkable discovery happened during a high school softball tournament in Belgrade, Montana. Samantha Rensvold, a 19-year-old player, found out she had a long-lost sister when a teammate pointed out a player on the opposing team who looked strikingly similar to her. Rensvold, who was adopted, knew about her younger biological sister due to her […]
When October signified hunting in the high desert
Back in October of my sophomore year, my typical routine began with school from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., followed by football practice from 4 to 6 p.m., and then a couple of evening shifts at the gas station. Fridays were particularly exciting. I’d come home to find my dad preparing for the weekend hunting […]
Colleges in the US reduce tuition by tens of thousands as families resist high costs.
With fewer Americans believing that a college education is essential for success, numerous colleges are significantly reducing their tuition fees—by tens of thousands of dollars. However, these substantial reductions may not always lead to corresponding savings for families. Recent findings highlighted over a dozen colleges and universities that have either implemented or announced tuition cuts […]
Reason for death identified for bullied LA student who fell from high school
Xavier Nungaray-Martinez, a 17-year-old student at Benjamin Franklin High School, died by suicide after a classmate attacked him, resulting in him falling from a fourth-floor railing, as reported by officials. On September 30, his death was attributed to multiple blunt traumatic injuries to his head and torso, as determined by the Los Angeles County Medical […]
Four teenagers taken into custody for the deadly shooting of a Nashville high school student following a football game
Four teenagers were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a Tennessee high school student following a football game in late August. The arrests were made exactly six weeks after 16-year-old Cameron Frierson was shot dead in front of his younger brother, Chris, after they attended a game at […]
17-year-old high school football player in Massachusetts dies from brain hemorrhage
A community in Massachusetts is coming together to grieve the loss of a high school football captain. Owen Coyne, a senior wide receiver and a dedicated athlete at Marblehead High School, passed away at the age of 17 from a sudden brain hemorrhage that, according to his family, was not related to any physical impact. […]
Pittsburgh: High School Football Interview Cut Short Due to Gunfire
Gunfire Disrupts High School Football Interview in Pittsburgh A postgame interview at Pittsburgh’s George K. Cupples Stadium took a frightening turn Thursday night when gunshots were heard. According to reports, players from Westinghouse Academy were in the middle of an interview after their impressive 35-0 victory over University Prep when chaos erupted. Local news outlet […]