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Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
Izzi Graham

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter

Hey there Cat Talk readers! My name is Izzi Graham, and I am a sophomore here at Millbrook. I’m really looking forward to my first year writing for the school newspaper! One of my after-school activities is working as the publicist for our school’s French Club. In addition to this, I am a passionate figure skater and skating coach. If I’m not sleeping or at school, you can probably find me at the rink! I enjoy spending time with my family, which consists of my mom, dad, and 5-year-old Samoyed (a big white fluffy dog) named Choupi. I’m excited to see what opportunities this year holds for me!  Have a great year, Wildcats!

All content by Izzi Graham
Rising to fame after being posted to Reddit, Grumpy Cat quickly became an internet sensation. Her hilariously unamused expression entertained millions, becoming a globally-recognized meme and eventually reaching celebrity status.

Grumpy Cat dies at the age of seven

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2019
Buying Easter Bunnies in the form of chocolate has become a tradition across the United States as a celebration of Easter. The spread and increased importance of the Easter Bunny has led to it becoming a staple of the Christian holiday.

Celebrating the history of the Easter Bunny

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2019
Defending his title from the World Championships in 2018, figure skater Nathan Chen became the first American man to win consecutive world championships in 35 years. Known for breaking records, Chen scored the highest points ever in a men’s free skate and in the total points earned from a competition.

Records set at the 2019 Figure Skating World Championships

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Confessing to murdering over ninety women, Samuel Little is considered to be one of the most macabre serial killers in American history. His murders took place all across the country over the span of forty years.

Catastrophic Crime: Killing more than 90

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2019
Competing in the 2019 Russian National Figure Skating Championships, fourteen-year-old Anna Shcherbakova won first place out of the eighteen competitors. Similarly, thirteen-year-old Alysa Liu won first out of seventeen in the 2019 United States National Figure Skating Championships.

Winning the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at thirteen

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2019
President Trump promised to leave Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security untouched during his campaign in 2015. However, in his budget for the 2020 fiscal year, massive cuts are proposed against these programs.

Trump’s proposed budget for 2020

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2019
Protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement, thousands of people around the country fight against the separation of families and deportation of immigrants that occurs inside ICE detention centers.  This separation of children from their families has allowed the sexual assault of unaccompanied minors to transpire while they are in U.S. custody.

Sexual assault reported by thousands of migrant children

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2019

Black History Month FYI: Hattie McDaniel

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019

Black History Month FYI: Shirley Chisholm

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
Implementing a new constitutional amendment, convicted felons will now be able to vote in Florida state elections. As of January 8, felons can register to vote once they have completed their sentence, along with any additional parole and probation.

Ex-felons can now vote in Florida

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2019
Studying in a group, Millbrook sophomores Adrian Robles and Ethan Lentz prepare for the upcoming midterms. Forming a study group can be a very useful strategy to help expand your understanding and keep you motivated.

Preparing for midterms

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2019
Offering beautiful views and skylines, Canada’s largest city, Toronto, is home to 2.732 million. 10,713 of those live in the Gay Village, where a recent serial killer, Bruce McArthur, has disrupted the community, leaving at least eight victims in his wake.

Catastrophic Crime: Finding body parts in tree planters

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Increasing in prevalence, the amount of Americans taking prescription psychiatric medication has reached 1 in 6. Mental illness is rampant in the United States, and the provided support for those struggling is insufficient.

Lacking mental health treatment in our country

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Dressed up as a reindeer, this dog is included in the holiday festivities along with his fellow family members. Pets can be a fantastic addition to the holidays, but a little extra caution should be used to keep our animals safe.

Keeping your pets safe during the holidays

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
Celebrated with feasts, Thanksgiving in America today is ceremony of family, friends, and gratefulness. The dark past of this holiday is commemorated as the National Day Mourning in Native American culture.

Discussing the controversy of Thanksgiving

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2018

Dear Catty

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, walks around the city of Palu. The previously lively city has been demolished to sandy earth by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and 18-foot tsunami that slammed the area on September 28, 2018.

Double disaster strikes Indonesia

Izzi Graham, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
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