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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot reaches $1.35 billion, making it the second-largest jackpot in history.

[Photo] Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Second Largest in Jackpots History

Berkeley Sumner, Managing Editor
January 12, 2023
2022 brought several ups and downs for society. Let's recap!!

[Photo] Year in Review 2022

Berkeley Sumner and Carter Ramey
January 10, 2023
HBO Max’s poster for “House of the Dragon,” which includes the Targaryen family crest; the family consisting of King's, but never Queens.

[Photo] “House of the Dragon” takes on Patriarchal Problems in Today’s Society

Emerson Conigliaro, Writer
November 1, 2022
Kanye West at the Met Gala

[Photo] Kanye West Antisemitism Scandal causes Controversy

Ella Milak, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2022
Mass shooting in Hedingham neighborhood

[Photo] Five People Killed in Raleigh Neighborhood

Ella Milak, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2022
The hype for J. Cole continues to skyrocket. His most recent album The Off-Season is his sixth consecutive album to reach platinum status. To date, Cole’s entire discography has achieved the platinum title.

[Photo] The Return of Dreamville

Caroline Garcia, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022
UNC Chapel Hill Basketball player Caleb Love jumps to shoot a 3-pointer. During the March Madness championship game, Love scored thirteen points for his team.

[Photo] Basketball Fans Go Mad over March Madness

Berkeley Sumner, Section Editor
April 7, 2022
The bucket hat trend needs to pack its bags and be a tourist in a year that is not 2022. This year is full of improvements, and revisiting overdone trends will not provide that growth.

[Photo] Style File: New Year, New Fashion NO NO’s

Berkeley Sumner, Section Editor
January 24, 2022
Displayed is the devastating aftermath of the Waukesha Christmas Parade Massacre.

[Photo] Driver Accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade Massacre is Charged

December 4, 2021
Working in a factory, this woman shows the terrible conditions in which these fast fashion companies provide for their employees. Thrift stores, hand me downs, and buying directly from a retailer are all ways you can shop sustainably.

[Photo] Why fast fashion is hereby cancelled

Gabrielle Phillips, News/Editorials Editor
March 15, 2021
Getting set for tip-off, the Brooklyn Nets get ready to face off against the Toronto Raptors in their inaugural game. The Nets are set up for title contention this season boasting incredible offensive firepower from players like Kevin Durant and James Harden.

[Photo] How the Brooklyn Nets went from a punchline to title contenders

February 26, 2021
Observing his shot, Tiger Woods follows through with his club. It is possible that this accident may leave Woods unable to play golf ever again.

[Photo] Tiger Woods lucky to be alive after serious car accident

February 25, 2021
Resting on top of a field of bushes and greenery, this oil tank is similar to the one in which the bodies of Celeste and Bella Watts were discovered. Ther mother, Shannan, was found in a shallow field nearby.

[Photo] Catastrophic Crime: A Fresh Start

Zoe Werner, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021
Millbrook High was established in 1922 and is still welcoming students to its halls to this day. Over time our school has maintained a tight-knit feel due to past students returning to the Millbrook community to teach and send their own kids.

[Photo] Millbrook High through the years

May 20, 2020
Living in areas that are being destroyed, the tiger population relies on sanctuaries to keep them from going extinct. Following the lives of Joe Exotic, Carole Baskins and others, the Tiger King is very informative about how the tigers act as well as the owners’ struggles and fights.

[Photo] Tigers and attempted murder- watch the new Netflix documentary Tiger King

Harrison Schwinger, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2020
Automated vehicles like the Waymo public taxi pictured have become more prevalent in recent years while continuing to be tested for public safety.According to a recent Statista report, one in ten cars nationwide will be automated by 2030, and an estimated $13.7 billion dollars will be contributed to our economy.

[Photo] Will self-driving cars be safe in the future?

John Robbins, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2020
Being the best in the league is not easy, but Antonio Brown made it look effortless until his collapse in 2019. Ruining his career and perhaps his personal life as well, Brown has made dozens of mistakes in a short period of time.

[Photo] Antonio Brown is a professional rapper…for now?

Harrison Schwinger, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
Splitting into nine sections the Enneagram test shows personality types in different ways. Enneagram tests are a way to find out what kind of person you are and how you react to situations.

[Photo] Learning about Enneagrams

Gabrielle Phillips, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Running for the first down, Lamar Jackson hopes to lead the Ravens to the playoffs again. Like many other previous backup quarterbacks, Jackson still has to fight to keep his starting role in the National Football League

[Photo] Anger Issues, holdouts, and rookie stars; just a normal three weeks in the NFL

Harrison Schwinger, Staff reporter
September 27, 2019
Many are excited to see Disney’s The Lion King coming to theaters this summer. Check out what else is going on during 2019!

[Photo] Things to look forward to in 2019

Grayson McClendon, Sports Editor
January 2, 2019
Climbing the fence, a young man looks over the border-fence. Samuel Oliver-Bruno, an illegal immigrant in Durham, NC, has been recently arrested by ICE when he left the church he was staying at to meet the requirements for his petition to delay his deportation.

[Photo] Undocumented immigrant in Durham is arrested

Margaux Hunter, Editorials Editor
December 3, 2018
For the next five to seven years, Riddick will be spending her time in North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women. Until then, she is suing the state for her retirement funds.

[Photo] Laura Riddick back with a BANG!

Ilene Anthony, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2018
Stan Lee died on November 12 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Lee is a creator of Marvel comic-books and is known for the creation of many iconic superheroes that are still loved today.

[Photo] Stan Lee dies at age 95

Margaux Hunter, Editorials Editor
November 12, 2018
Smiling for the official Supreme Court photo, Neil Gorsuch is introduced as an Associate Justice with his fellow court members. After every new nominee is confirmed, an updated official portrait of the Supreme Court is taken.

[Photo] Political Junkie; Confirming a Supreme Court Justice

Tia Hunt, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
Appearing in his military uniform, infamous German dictator Adolf Hitler is pictured above. He is believed by many conspiracy theorists to have escaped to South America after WWII, where he spent the rest of his life in hiding.

[Photo] Hitler’s escape to South American

Peyton Lenderman, Features Editor
May 22, 2018
Standing before their flags, these foreign ministers were discussing the aspects of the Iran Nuclear Deal. This deal ensures that Iran will not be able to create nuclear weapons as easily as before.

[Photo] World Demystified

Savie Warren, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2018
Standing before a crowd, the royal family of England now have one more son who is joining their family. Although the name of this new baby has not been shared with the public, his birth has made many around the world overjoyed.

[Photo] Unveiling the new royal baby

Savie Warren, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2018
Smiling into the distance with her signature pearls visible, Barbara Bush is seen as “everyone’s grandmother.” Mrs. Bush passed away on Tuesday, April 17.

[Photo] Barbara Bush dies at age 92

Margaux Hunter, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2018
Preparing to take flight, pilot Bessie Coleman is about to climb into the pilot’s seat. As the first Black American female pilot, Bessie was an inspiration for many women of color.

[Photo] Recognizing Black History Month

Jillian Brookshire, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
Winter Olympics Logo - Issue #2

[Photo] Preparing for an Olympics to Remember

Jillian Brookshire, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2018
Strutting down the runway, an Austrian model for Karl Michael ignites a standing ovation with his daring statement t-shirt. Statement shirts were all the rage throughout 2017, since they let opinions be shared easily.

[Photo] Style File

December 21, 2017
Shaking Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hand, President Trump visits the Israel Museum earlier this year. Prime Minister Netanyahu was pleased with President Trump’s recent decision to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

[Photo] Jerusalem recognized as the capital of Israel by President Trump

December 6, 2017
Being sentenced to prison for life, Charles Manson was denied parole for the twelfth time in 2012.

[Photo] Cult leader Charles Manson dies

Savie Warren, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2017
Protesting against the revocation of DACA, numerous American citizens gather to make their opinion on the issue known. Many people are against taking away DACA due to the potential of deporting many illegal immigrants.

[Photo] World Demystified

Savie Warren, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2017
Running through the Amazon Rainforest, illegal logging roads are used to transport logs that benefit the lumber industry. Recent agriculture and lumber industry activity has resulted in the depletion of the Amazon Rainforest, leaving the world at risk for climate change.

[Photo] Sound Opinions

Jessica Urbanski, Editor-In-Chief
May 22, 2017
Pictured above, Mars’ Original flavor M&Ms today come in six colors. Initially, there was not an orange or blue M&M, but over time, the public voted to add these colors.

[Photo] Eating though the history of the M&M

Jessica Urbanski, Editor-In-Chief
May 11, 2017
Signing off on project MK-ULTRA, Dr. Sidney Gottlieb, the chemical division chief, approves the usage of LSD on test subjects. MK-ULTRA is one out of a handful of conspiracies that appeared truthful.

[Photo] Conspiracies that turned out to be true

Emma McDonald, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2017
Taking action to fight for gender equality, Muslim men show their support for women’s rights. Last Thursday, Pakistan passed a new legislation marking an extreme turning point in gender equality.

[Photo] Pakistan’s fight for gender equality

Emma McDonald, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2016
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