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The newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral glistens with its restored marble and intricate spires. Tourists, like the Treiber family pictured, are eagerly visiting the monument again.

Photo Credit to Estelle Treiber

Notre Dame Cathedral globally inspires culture to thrive

Sydney Smith, Feature Editor January 14, 2025

The Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening on Dec. 7, 2024 has elevated the atmosphere in Paris. The famous Notre Dame now continues to inspire global travel and encourage people to explore other cultures...

Students wake up to find 2 inches of snow, making driving difficult

Iowa prepares for a possible winter storm coming from the South

Rithwick Lakshmanan, Site Manager January 14, 2025

A major winter storm moving toward Iowa from the south is expected to deliver heavy snow and ice alongside strong winds, causing hazardous conditions for the Quad-Cities from January 8-10th. This storm...

A photo of Honey, the food that PayPal Honey based their name around.

Online shopping extension “Honey” is being sued for allegedly robbing millions from influencers

Sean Murphy, Copy Editor January 14, 2025

Honey is a widely-used online browser extension that automatically allows users to find the best deals and coupons on various items; however, the company has found itself in a sticky situation as the true...

LeClaire Restaurant Steventons burned to the ground after catching fire in the middle of the night.

Heartbreak in LeClaire: Steventon’s restaurant destroyed by devastating fire

Hannah Horsfield, Social Media Manager January 14, 2025

Steventons, the well-loved LeClaire restaurant, caught fire at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. The fire took out the entirety of the roof as well as the majority of the dining room and kitchen. The investigation...

The image shows the logos of Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and Ethereum, representing some of the most popular cryptocurrencies today.

Shifting policies shape cryptocurrency markets amid Trump’s inauguration

Tejas Gokhale, Copy Editor January 14, 2025

Cryptocurrency markets are at a crossroads as new policies from the Trump administration begin to reshape the financial landscape. Investors and blockchain advocates are bracing for changes that could...

TikTok is one of the largest platforms used by Gen Z, being the preferred platform of many figures such as Destiny or Charlie Kirk.

Jubilee’s debate series sparks controversy: How social media is shaping the Gen Z political landscape

Bennett Teitle, Photo Manager January 10, 2025

On September 3rd, 2023, youtube channel Jubilee released the 112th episode of their show “Middle Ground” entitled “Black Conservatives vs White Liberals.” One year later, the video has amassed...

Junior Mia Stocking takes pictures and volunteers at One Eighty’s 2024 Christmas party.

Photo Credit to Jenny Halupnik

One Eighty Davenport’s Christmas party welds crisis recovery and holiday spirit for residents

Sydney Smith, Feature Editor January 7, 2025

The nonprofit organization One Eighty annually hosts a Christmas party for its residents and program members. This year’s party, which took place on Friday, Dec. 13 was a success for all involved. One...

A couple of Hawk Tuah coin investors, mortified at their devastating loss.

Cryptocurrencies used by influencers to steal millions from investors cause outrage in the cryptocurrency market

Sean Murphy, Copy Editor January 7, 2025

Scammers are always innovating new,  creative ways to delve into the pockets of people and walk away with millions of dollars. One of the most popular scams grabbing the attention of the general public...

The division of the country as Donald Trump tries to alter the constitution

The crushing of dreams; Donald Trump’s plans for America

Rithwick Lakshmanan, Site Manager January 7, 2025

President-Elect Donald Trump has recently announced his plans to remove birthright citizenship, which has raised debates among legal experts and citizens. Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under the...

Senior citizens enjoy refreshments as they watch the Family Museum Dance Company’s performance at ‘Tis the Season.

Photo credit to Robbie Smith

‘Tis the Season event heartens the holiday atmosphere for senior citizens

Sydney Smith, Feature Editor December 17, 2024

An annual holiday favorite, ‘Tis the Season is a cherished event for senior citizens put on by the City of Bettendorf. Hosting 80-100 people, the event provides entertainment along with refreshments,...

A shattered democracy as South Korea’s martial law incident shows how fragile a democracy can be.

South Korea martial law incident sparks concerns about the fragility of democracy

Abhinav Anthati, Site Manager December 17, 2024

On Dec. 3, South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, lasting for a total of six hours before it was blocked by legislators. President Yoon reasoned that it was needed due to North Korean...

Annual New Year Fireworks bringing in Tourists

Tourism Boom in the Quad Cities brings Growth

Rithwick Lakshmanan, Site Manager December 10, 2024

Tourism reached record levels in Quad Cities this year, generating over $1.37 billion for the local economy through hotel bookings, event attendance and trips. Supporting more than 9,300 jobs, residents...

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