We have all had those times at night when we jerk up and get startled out of our sleep. The feeling of sweaty palms, heart racing, hyperventilating and suddenly the dark seems a little scarier than it did when you went to sleep. It is a feeling that most people say they have experienced before. The...

When thinking about Easter, a fluffy creature often comes to mind. The mascot for this April holiday is well-known across the United States: the Easter Bunny. However, this mysterious egg-laying, gift-bringing rabbit does not seem to be connected to the Christian holiday. Easter Sunday is an annual celebration...

   At the center of the Messier 87 Galaxy, some 55 million light-years away, there is a black hole. This week, a picture of this black hole was taken- the first picture of a black hole. The researchers at the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) include 200 scientists in 20 countries worked together for ten...

 This afternoon, Wake County Public School System announced that they will be canceling classes on Wednesday, May 1. The sudden cancellation is due to the fact that there is a large protest scheduled for May 1, and many teachers have requested the day off. The protest is being held in order to encourage...

 Ninety-four years after its publication, The Great Gatsby is still one of the greatest works of literature ever. Gatsby has left a definite footprint on the literary world to this day, and it was on this day, April 10, that Gatsby was first published. At first, the novel received mixed reviews and...

 Excitement swept the halls of Millbrook last week as the theme for this year’s prom was announced. An April Fool’s teaser of a Star Wars themed prom was met with confusion and laughter, but just the next day the joke was revealed and an adorable promotional video featuring the Cat Talk’s own...

 Live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Reba McEntire hosted the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7. Country music legend Reba McEntire has now hosted the ACM Awards 16 times, naming last night her “Sweet 16.” To kick off the night, duo Dan + Shay’s number one hit “Tequila”...