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Ossoff and Warnock Defeat Republican Incumbents Bringing Democrats to Majority in Senate

Ossoff and Warnock Defeat Republican Incumbents Bringing Democrats to Majority in Senate

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

On January 5th, Ossoff and Warnock challenged Perdue and Loeffler for their senate seats. On January 6th, Ossoff and Warnock were declared the projected winners, giving democrats senate majority. This...

Trump Supporters Storm Capitol Building

Trump Supporters Storm Capitol Building

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6th, supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol, a key government building, launching the entire nation into a state of panic and chaos. This comes after the...

Jacob Sinanan Named Class of 2021 Valedictorian

Jacob Sinanan Named Class of 2021 Valedictorian

December 16, 2020

Jacob Sinanan has strived for and achieved academic success in all of his classes, earning him the prestigious title of Valedictorian for the Class of 2021.  Jacob will graduate this upcoming June having...

Jacqueline Kelly Named 2021 Salutatorian

Jacqueline Kelly Named 2021 Salutatorian

December 15, 2020

Humble, gifted, and selfless aptly describe Floral Park Memorial High School’s Salutatorian for the Class of 2021, Jacqueline Kelly.  During her years at Floral Park Memorial, Jacqueline has distinguished...

On Thin Ice, How the Inuit Adapt to Climate Change

On Thin Ice, How the Inuit Adapt to Climate Change

Mia Hernandez, Junior High Staff Writer November 20, 2020

Remember when you learned about the Inuit tribes in elementary school? Well, they still live today with a population of over 140,000 people scattered around Canada, Greenland,  Denmark, and the US! With...

What Could The Spikes Of COVID-19 Cases Mean?

What Could The Spikes Of COVID-19 Cases Mean?

Daniel Madtes, Staff Writer November 16, 2020

Everyone seems to be focusing more on the election results. Biden is now discussing his presidency and his potential cabinet members, while current President Donald Trump is waging legal battles...

British Peer Sparks Outrage After Calling Kamala Harris “The Indian”

British Peer Sparks Outrage After Calling Kamala Harris “The Indian”

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

On Saturday November 7th, Biden and Harris became the President-elect and Vice President-elect after four days of ballot counting. Harris broke numerous barriers as the first biracial, black, Asian-American...

Biden Defeats Trump in 2020 Presidential Election

Biden Defeats Trump in 2020 Presidential Election

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

On Saturday, November 7th, Joseph R. Biden was elected as America’s 46th president after four days of ballot counting. Biden’s victory is credited to the successful flip of Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan,...

Cooking With James - Pasta With Meat Sauce

Cooking With James – Pasta With Meat Sauce

James Goldberg, Staff Writer November 9, 2020

Pasta With Meat Sauce Recipe​: Season 4oz ground beef/turkey (I used 93% lean, 7% fat ground turkey) with sea salt and garlic powder to taste. Mix well. Spray a fry pan lightly so the...

Voter Suppression in America

Voter Suppression in America

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

On Friday October 30th, a Biden/Harris campaign bus was traveling from San Antonio to Austin as part of a plan to encourage Biden supporters to cast their votes on the state’s last day of early voting....

Is Halloween Canceled?

Is Halloween Canceled?

Mia Hernandez, Junior High Staff Writer November 5, 2020
7th grader Mia Hernandez discusses Halloween during the pandemic.
Trump's Military Support Wanes

Trump’s Military Support Wanes

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

For years, Republican candidates have secured the military vote and had a comfortable lead over their Democratic opponents when it came to active duty support. Trump seemed to follow in this trend, until...

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