The seal tragedy
Seth Hahn | Writer February 7, 2021 Seal clubbing in northern countries has been a common practice dating back to the 1600s. It is one of the many animal product trades and in the past […]
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The impact of abandoned oil wells
Ben Meyler | Writer February 7, 2021 As many countries across the world focus on improving environmental practices and reducing emissions, recent studies show that abandoned gas and oil wells may be having a severe impact […]
New In-N-Out plans to open in San Clemente by the end of 2021
Nathan Melcher | Computer Design Editor February 7, 2021 The plan to move forward with the planning and construction of a new In-N-Out in San Clemente was approved at a January 19 city council meeting. […]
Indian villagers throw firebombs at elephants
Donya Nadjie | Writer February 7, 2021 Indian villagers have been throwing firebombs at elephants and calves to send them away from human settlement. While the photos have been taken over a number of years, […]
President Biden’s environmentalism: real or performative?
GETTING INTO ACTION: Biden signed 17 executive orders on his first day. Photo by Jim Watson Brooklyn Staab | Student Life Editor February 7, 2021 The United Nations vowed to tackle and manage climate change when […]
Space Tourism: an ‘Out of This World’ experience
Reaghan Mulligan | Opinion Editor Socks. Check. PJ’s. Check. Toothbrush. Check. Space Suit. What? This vacation’s packing list might look a bit different. Every little kid dreams of going to the moon, and maybe, just […]
Are all COVID-19 deaths really caused by COVID?
Interactive graph of deaths via USAFacts.org Nathan Melcher | Computer Design Editor January 31, 2021 January 21 marked one year from the first reported case of COVID-19 in the United States, according to the […]
Melanistic Ugandan zebras are an ominous indicator
Sosie Casteel | Writer January 31, 2021 As kids, we fondly remember the black and white striped zebras we watched for hours at the zoo. However, these plains zebras have dropped in numbers by 25 […]
Protesters in Russia are standing up to Vladimir Putin
Kate Hedger | Student Life Editor January 31, 2020 Russia is currently seeing widespread protests in opposition to their leader, Vladimir Putin. The protest is in support of one of Putin’s fiercest political opponents Alexi […]
Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” dreams of a united democracy
Mia Costales | News Editor January 31, 2021 After a whirlwind election, Amanda Gorman delivered her inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb,” a call to action for the American people. While it has become a […]