Upon Further Reflection…What Do I Recommend?

Upon Further Reflection, I am satisfied with what I have accomplished in this paper. From interviewing critical local politicians, sheriffs, and other individuals, to going to New York City and studying under the watchful eye of the New York Times, I’ve truly achieved most of the goals I have set for myself. However, what would I recommend for any aspiring Journalist? What would I want … Continue reading Upon Further Reflection…What Do I Recommend?

President Trump Meets With Interim Syrian President Al-Sharaa

President Donald Trump recently embarked on a short “Middle East Tour” this past week, engaging in several high profile diplomatic engagements with Middle Eastern leaders and economic figures. Trump met with the crown-prince of Saudi Arabia, the Emir of Qatar, and most importantly the interim President of the new Syrian Transitional Government, Ahmed Al-Sharaa. This meeting was especially notable because Al-Sharaa led HTS (Hay’at Tahrir … Continue reading President Trump Meets With Interim Syrian President Al-Sharaa

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

Hope Florida Investigation, Led By State House, Ended After Witnesses Refuse To Testify

The House-led investigation into the scandal involving funds from Hope Florida, a charity run by the wife of Governor Ron DeSantis, being given to political groups to oppose a marijuana legalization amendment, which was voted on last November, has ended. Hope Florida, a charity which is designed to “wean people off Medicaid,” according to Casey DeSantis, was accused of misusing over $10 million in state … Continue reading Hope Florida Investigation, Led By State House, Ended After Witnesses Refuse To Testify

Mass Shooting At FSU Kills 2, Injures 6

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Florida State University (FSU) was the site of a mass shooting that left two individuals dead and six others injured. The incident unfolded around 11:56 a.m. near the Student Union Building and lasting for several minutes before the shooter was confronted by police officers and wounded.  The alleged shooter was identified as 20-year-old FSU junior Phoenix Ikner, who the stepson … Continue reading Mass Shooting At FSU Kills 2, Injures 6

China Further Increases Tariffs On U.S Amid Global Trade War

In a significant escalation of a globally ongoing trade war, China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, effective Saturday. This move mirrors the latest U.S. tariff increase to 145% on Chinese goods, worsening the economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies.​ Other tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump last week, which he called “Liberation Day”, were … Continue reading China Further Increases Tariffs On U.S Amid Global Trade War

Nintendo Switch 2 Fully Revealed With Several Third Party Titles, Performance Improvements

The next mainline video game console from Japanese conglomerate Nintendo was revealed at 9:20am EST on April 2nd, the Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 is, as the name implies, the second version of the Nintendo Switch, which was released in 2017. The Switch became one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, and over its several-year lifespan, had several massive console-exclusive games … Continue reading Nintendo Switch 2 Fully Revealed With Several Third Party Titles, Performance Improvements

Florida House Backs Bill To Raise Speed Limits, New Howard Frankland Bridge Opens

The Florida House of Representatives Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee unanimously approved a House-sponsored bill this week to call for speed limits on rural roadways to be raised by five miles per hour in rural and urban areas. Other roads, such as US-1 in the Florida Keys (which currently has a 55 mph speed limit), could have their speed limits raised to 60 or 65 when deemed … Continue reading Florida House Backs Bill To Raise Speed Limits, New Howard Frankland Bridge Opens

Russia Recaptures Sudzha After Ukrainian Offensive

As of early morning on March 13th, 2025, the Russian military reportedly reclaimed control of Sudzha in the southern Kursk oblast. Sudzha, a small Russian city several kilometers from the Ukrainian border, has become a focal point for the War in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack on the Kursk Oblast, part of the Russian Federation, in early … Continue reading Russia Recaptures Sudzha After Ukrainian Offensive

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