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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, an estimated 239 journalists have been killed in the Israel-Gaza War since it began.

[Photo] Gaza journalists top death list for war correspondents

Matthew Nicolas ’29, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2025
Charlie Kirk died shortly after being shot on Sept. 10, 2025 in Utah.

[Photo] Political pundit Kirk assassinated

Rachel Gerke ’27, National and World News Editor
November 3, 2025
New research suggests the Earth may have been surrounded by a ring hundreds of millions of years in the past.

[Photo] Put a ring on it! Scientists propose ring around Earth

Griffin Doeff ’25, Science Editor
June 10, 2025
Sonoma State University Rec Center

[Photo] Sonoma State cuts sports, several academic programs

Genevieve Kohlmyer ’25, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2025
The William C. Ralston House on the College of Notre Dame campus, courtesy of the National Register of Historic Places listings in San Mateo County.

[Photo] Notre Dame de Namur announces closure of undergraduate studies

Julia O’Neill ’26, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2025
Bourbon Street was the scene of a terrorist attack on Jan. 1, 2025.

[Photo] Terrorist attack claims 15 lives in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve

Robert Bennett ’27, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2025
Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin is risky, but can be profitable for investors.

[Photo] Investors take chance on risky but profitable cryptocurrency

Ethan Krasner ’26
April 24, 2025
Recent genetic advances promise the resurrection on long-extinct animals.

[Photo] Scientists make mammoth stride toward de-extinction

Lorelai Keating-Curran, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2025
In August, D23 held its Ultimate Disney Fan Event where they announced new movies (including a few sequels), attractions, cruise lines, and legends.

[Photo] D23 offers fans sneak peak at upcoming attractions

Ellie Paris ’25, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
Six people were killed in the accident when a cargo ship caused part of the bridge to collapse.

[Photo] Baltimore bridge struck down by cargo ship

Aiden Pavon ’25, Boys Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
The Golden Globes, a precursor to the Oscars, were presented in January.

[Photo] Awards season kicks off with Golden Globes, Emmy’s

Saige Rose Key, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2024
A map of Yemen showing what areas are under Houthi control. Dark red=Houthi control, red=contested control, yellow=Houthi presence

[Photo] Yemen-US exchange of fire escalate fears of widening Middle East war

Hoorain Farooq ’25, Girls Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
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[Photo] Joy Luck Club sequel revisits groundbreaking film

Isabelle Huang ’27, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2023
Activists say poor immigration policy led to the deaths of the 39 migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border in March.

[Photo] Crisis at southern border: 39 migrants killed in fire at immigration facility

Alex Jia ’25, National & World News Editor
May 20, 2023
The Willow Project is a controversial oil drilling project facilitated by ConocoPhillips in the North Slope of Alaska.

[Photo] Biden approves controversial Willow Project

Caitlin Dowd ’25, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023
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[Photo] Crypto giant FTX collapses

Anthony Chan ’24, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
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[Photo] Renner snow plow accident leaves fans worried for his recovery

Hoorain Farooq ’25, Sports Features Editor
March 2, 2023
This year, the traditional Pro Bowl game of NFC vs. AFC stars will be traded for the Pro Bowl Games, featuring a skills competition and a non contact flag football game. The 2023 Pro Bowl Games will be on Feb. 5.

[Photo] NFL throws flag at Pro Bowl

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2022
WNBA player Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison last week after the United States and Russian governments agreed to trade her freedom for that of arms dealer Victor Bout. Griner faced nine years for possession of marijuana concentrate. American Paul Whelan, accused of spying, remains in the custody of Russian authorities.

[Photo] WNBA star Griner freed from Russian prison in prisoner exchange

Angela Jia ’25, National and World News Editor
December 29, 2022
California voters decide the outcome of several propositions this past November.

[Photo] State propositions seek to reflect California voters’ values

Bianca Dizon ‘23, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022
A nurse administers an electrocardiogram (EKG) to a child.

[Photo] South Bay school district implements heart checks on student athletes

Michael Shulz ’23, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2022
After half a century as a mall, Tanforan will close to make way for a biotech campus and housing.

[Photo] Tanforan to close after 51 years

Katelyn Leong ’25, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2022
Pope Francis declared Titus Brandsma a saint on May 15, 2022, and supporters have asked that he be named as co-patron of journalists.

[Photo] Journalists look to St. Titus as co-patron saint

Jameson Datoc ’23, Photo Editor
November 1, 2022

[Photo] Laudato Si grows roots within Marianist community

Edward Ramos ’23, Campus News Editor
November 1, 2022
Despite all the odds, Ukraine appears to be turning the tide.

[Photo] Ukraine turns tide in war, goes on offensive

Nathan Loeffler Malatesta ’23, Food Review Editor
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Scientists discover new continent near Australia

Daphne Iosua ’25, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to become the 116th Supreme Court Justice when she is sworn in the summer.

[Photo] Biden appoints Jackson as first Black woman Supreme Court Justice

Angela Jia ’25, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022
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[Photo] World grieves loss of anti-apartheid champion

Angela Jia ’25, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2022
Kazakhstan citizens protested against the increase of gas prices by their government.

[Photo] Kazakh government’s policies lead to violent protests

Ryan Lee ’24, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of aiding Jefferey Epstein’s ring of sex trafficking young women.

[Photo] Maxwell convicted of trafficking young women

Jake Beeman ’24, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
A plaque in New Orleans commemorates the site of Homer Plessy’s arrest in 1892.

[Photo] Plessy pardoned posthumously after 130 years

Deanie Cooper ’24, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
Vladimir Putin plunged Russia into war, attacking Ukraine on all fronts.

[Photo] Russian military forces invade Ukraine

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
March 5, 2022
President Biden's poll numbers have fallen because of recent actions by his administration.

[Photo] Confidence in Biden wavers as his polls dip

Bo Wyatt ’24, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2021
Hostilities between China and Taiwan continue to endure as tensions between the two nations rise.

[Photo] Tensions intensify between Taiwan and mainland China

Jake Beeman ’24, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2021
Since the 2020 presidential election, the issue of voting rights has taken center stage across America.

[Photo] Voting rights come under scrutiny across nation

Andrei Lynch ’22 and Evan Wallis ’22
November 11, 2021
The presence of the Taliban was greatly reduced with the American invasion of Afghanistan. However, 20 years later, the Taliban have regained control after the U.S. withdrawl and for Afghans it is all back to square one.

[Photo] 20-year war in Afghanistan comes to end

Rizlin Jew ’22, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2021
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is now available to children as young as 12

[Photo] FDA approves COVID vaccine for children as young as 12

Elijah Calip ’22, Health Editor
May 28, 2021
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi signs the articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump for the second time.

[Photo] Bipartisan impeachment results in second acquittal

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Copy Editor
May 3, 2021
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[Photo] Entertainment world mourns loss of TV legend Trebek

Mahkai Hunt ’23, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2021
St. Corona’s name shares a strong resemblance with the current global pandemic.

[Photo] Christians call upon martyr with similar name during pandemic

Jamar Kittling ’20, News Editor
April 19, 2020
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi bangs the gavel, announcing impeachment proceedings had begun.

[Photo] Partisan impeachment on Capitol Hill ends in acquittal

Michael Conefrey ’21, Religion Editor
March 5, 2020
John Conyers Jr. May 16, 1929 – October 27, 2019

[Photo] Nation says goodbye to noted Civil Rights leaders Conyers, Cummings

Alexander Ruivivar ’20, Features Editor
January 10, 2020
Adobe Flash will cease to exist by the end of 2020.

[Photo] Final countdown begins for Adobe Flash

Andrei Lynch ’22, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
Citizens gathered outside the Capitol Building this summer to protest the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.

[Photo] Family separations at border stir controversy

JJ Trujeque ’21, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
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