Category: National

National, News, Sports

Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record

On May 2, 2025, Olympian Frederick Richard broke the world record for the most backflips in 24 hours. However, the gymnast didn’t just break the record for fun. In Stoughton, Massachusetts, Frederick “Flips” Richard broke the record for the most backflips done in 24 hours. Before Richard, the record was held by an Austrian parkour enthusiast with 1,001 backflips in 24 hours. The Olympic gymnast, … Continue reading Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record

Unknown's avatarLindsey SmithLeave a comment
National, News

Waltz Removed As Natl Security Advisor After Signal Controversy, Now UN Nominee

Michael Waltz has been removed from his position as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, marking a significant shakeup in the administration’s foreign policy team. Appointed in January 2025, Waltz’s tenure lasted just over three months, making him one of the shortest-serving national security advisors in American history. Waltz pictured with his wife, Julia Nesheiwat, at the White House Easter Egg roll event on April … Continue reading Waltz Removed As Natl Security Advisor After Signal Controversy, Now UN Nominee

Unknown's avatarsmillersnapLeave a comment
National, Sports

This Week in Track and Field

Track and field is among the most competitive and rewarding sports, especially at the high school level. You could run 9.99 seconds in the 100-meter dash or, unfortunately, get struck in the head by a baton in the four-by-400-meter relay. In the first week of March, both circumstances have taken place.  This past Saturday, March 7, 2025, was the Texas A&M Bluebonnet High School Invitational, … Continue reading This Week in Track and Field

Unknown's avatarLindsey SmithLeave a comment
National, News

Historic Snowfalls in Gulf Coast Blizzard

A historic snowstorm has covered much of the Gulf Coast of the southern United States in record-breaking snowfall over the past week. Snow levels were recorded in Milton, FL, where the previous record of 4 inches of snow was broken by a recorded 9.8 inches of snow on Tuesday night. Other documents were broken in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, with snow coating the city’s … Continue reading Historic Snowfalls in Gulf Coast Blizzard

Unknown's avatarsmillersnapLeave a comment
National, News

Luigi Mangione Arrested in PA as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

On Tuesday morning, a suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested by police in Altoona, PA. Luigi Mangione was arrested by Altoona police officers inside of an Altoona McDonalds after an employee, who remains unidentified, reported him to police. Mangione, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, also reportedly had a manifesto that was leaked to the public earlier this week. … Continue reading Luigi Mangione Arrested in PA as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Unknown's avatarsmillersnapLeave a comment
National, News

Governors of CO, IL form “Governors Safeguarding Democracy” To Face Second Trump Term

The Governors of Illinois and Colorado, J.B Pritzker and Jared Polis respectively, have announced that they will be forming “Governors Safeguarding Democracy”, a non-partisan alliance of governors from across the United States that aims to “uphold and fortify” American democracy, as stated on the organizations webpage. This comes after the historic re-election of Donald Trump to a second, non-consecutive term as US President, which is … Continue reading Governors of CO, IL form “Governors Safeguarding Democracy” To Face Second Trump Term

Unknown's avatarsmillersnapLeave a comment
National, News

Trump announces Matt Gaetz as Attorney General Pick

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced on social media that he would be nominating Florida Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to serve as the Attorney General of the United States for Trump’s second term in office. This nomination is part of a wider wave of announcements and choices by Trump, many of which have generated significant controversy, most especially Gaetz’s nomination. This is because Gaetz has been … Continue reading Trump announces Matt Gaetz as Attorney General Pick

Unknown's avatarsmillersnapLeave a comment
National, News

Two Weeks Out-Election ’24

As of this Friday, when  this article is being published, it is exactly 10 days until the November 5th Presidential Election, where hundreds of millions of Americans will go out and vote for the next President of the United States. This election has been touted as one of the most important in American history, and will shape the future of this country, the meaning of … Continue reading Two Weeks Out-Election ’24

Unknown's avatarsmillersnapLeave a comment
National, Sports

Buffalo Bills 2024 Season

Every fall, football season rolls around. There are usually teams, especially in the National Football League (NFL), that are Superbowl bound just by the outcomes of their first three games, and then there are teams that do well through the season, but never make it to the Superbowl. The Buffalo Bills, getting exponentially better, are set up to have an exceptionally good season this year.  … Continue reading Buffalo Bills 2024 Season

Unknown's avatarLindsey SmithLeave a comment
National, News

The history behind Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving’s meaning has evolved and is now meant to express your love and gratitude towards family or friends. One thing that has stuck is the saying that Thanksgiving is for giving thanks and appreciation towards things that should be thought about but don’t get much thought about because of the American privilege. Most people celebrating Thanksgiving don’t know where it comes from or its original … Continue reading The history behind Thanksgiving

Unknown's avatarNazyia MccallLeave a comment