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Why should I care about Turkeys elections?

Why should I care about Turkey’s elections?

Ricardo Meyer, Feature Editor May 16, 2018

On April 18, the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that elections will be held on June 24, 2018, instead of on the regular date, November 3, 2019, shocking not only his opposition but the...

North Korea returns three Americans

North Korea returns three Americans

Justin English, Staff Contributor May 15, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo returned from North Korea with three American hostages that had been held captive for years in North Korea. The three flew home directly with Pompeo and were met by President...

New York attorney general resigns in wake of sexual assault allegations

New York attorney general resigns in wake of sexual assault allegations

Ramya Kumar, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 15, 2018

ABC News reports that on Tuesday, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned after four women have come forth with allegations of sexual abuse. The New Yorker published an article detailing...

From a giant leap to greater strides: NASA update

London Bicknell, Student Life Editor May 14, 2018

Ever since SpaceX’s launch of the BFR (Big F****** Rocket) there has been quite a stir in the space scene. The success of the launch left a lot of people turning to NASA with the question, “What’s...

Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal

Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal

Justin English, Staff Contributor May 14, 2018

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will allow sanctions to continue for Iran, a move that strips away much of Obama’s legacy in the region. Such sanctions enable the U.S...

New restaurants break ground in PV area

New restaurants break ground in PV area

Emma Horsfield, Business Manager May 14, 2018

The Quad Cities is experiencing many changes, and the arrival of new restaurants is just one of them. Local and nationwide chains have announced their plans to break ground in the QC area, whether it be...

“Be Best” stirs questioning

“Be Best” stirs questioning

Cassie Huffman, Video Editor May 14, 2018

Last Monday, 16 months into her term as First Lady, Melania Trump debuted her campaign: “Be Best.” During the presidential election campaign for 2016, Trump announced she would focus on cyberbullying...

Hawaii bans use of sunscreen to save coral reef

Hawaii bans use of sunscreen to save coral reef

Kelsie Foltz, Staff Contributor May 14, 2018

In an effort to save its at-risk coral reefs, Hawaii has become the first state to pass a law banning sunscreen. Coral reefs are a vital part of the world's ecosystems, and they support the highest marine...

India approves death penalty for child rapists

India approves death penalty for child rapists

Kelsie Foltz, Staff Contributor May 14, 2018

India's Cabinet has passed an executive order to make the rape of a girl under age 12 punishable by the death penalty as national outrage grows over sexual violence in the country. The order was approved...

Kilauea disrupts Hawaiis serene landscape

Kilauea disrupts Hawaii’s serene landscape

Gretchen Strobbe, Copy Editor May 14, 2018

On Hawaii’s biggest island lies the world’s most active volcano. Kilauea has made headlines these past few weeks as it reminds the country that while they possess breathtaking beauty, volcanoes can...

Why should I care about terrorists getting power?

Why should I care about terrorists getting power?

Mukul Nair, Photo Manager May 14, 2018

The country of Afghanistan has had a difficult history of terrorism and violence since the Soviet invasion in the 1980s. The Soviet-Afghan war led to the growing power of the Mujahideen, a militia who...

Stormy Daniels creates chaos in D.C.

Stormy Daniels creates chaos in D.C.

Ramya Kumar, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 14, 2018

For almost two months, President Trump has been involved in a lawsuit filed by the pornographic actress, Stormy Daniels. Since she first decided to sue the president for defamation on April 30, Stormy...

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