Over the week of Jan. 18, The American public, the owners of TikTok, and the Supreme Court underwent a rollercoaster of drama, distress, and distrust over the recent banning, then unbanning of powerhouse social media app, TikTok.The idea of banning the app came in August 2020 when Donald Trump signed an executive order to have […]
Author: David Zettler
End of Gaza’s Siege: Hostages Return Home
For a little over a year, Gaza and the Palestinian people have endured siege, destruction, and death following Israel’s invasion, which has killed an estimated 49,000 people—and the toll continues to rise.The invasion was prompted by a brutal Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7 that left over a thousand Israelis dead.Hamas is a terrorist organization […]
How “Like That” Sparked Hip-Hop’s Resurgance
On March 22, 2024, Metro Boomin and Future released their highly anticipated collaboration project, We Don’t Trust You. Track 6 of the album, “Like That” showcased a triumphant beat from Metro, which was then perfectly complimented by a scathing, visceral, and career-defining feature verse from Kendrick Lamar.In the verse, Kendrick airs out all of the […]
Godwin Seniors Step Up and Organize Food Drive
From November 11 to November 20, Godwin teachers had an unremarkable box at the front of their respective classrooms. What makes those boxes significant, however, is the reason for their placement.BETA club, a student-run organization for seniors that focuses on community support and outreach to organize food drives every year, boxes all of the canned […]
Disturbing Allegations Against Mogul Leave World Entranced
Diddy’s downfall rapidly approaches as he awaits his May trial In November 2023, Cassandra Ventura, better known by her stage name Cassie, filed a federal lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. In the suit, Ventura accused Diddy of physical and sexual abuse. The case was settled promptly, and Cassie received an out-of-court payment the next day. […]
Marcellus Williams Execution Poses Major Questions of Death Penalty Ethics
On September 24, Marcellus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri for his alleged role in the 1998 murder of news reporter Felisha Gayle; In the weeks leading up to his execution, a plethora of prominent voices spoke out against the planned killing, claiming it to be an act of murder against yet another […]
Netanyahu Wants Palestinian Death, Not Free Hostages
On July 24th Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress at the Capitol; the initial reaction from Congress upon Netanyahu’s arrival yielded a standing ovation from the so-called “Diplomats” and “Peacemakers” in the room. What was happening on the outside of the capitol, however, poses a strong contrast to the positive reaction […]
What can you afford to lose?
Teens targeted by money machines If you’ve ever watched a sports program in the last year, whether it’s Sunday night football or a mid-week NBA game, I have no doubt you’ve been flooded with constant advertisements from corporations such as Draftings, Barstool, FanDuel, Caesars etc. These advertisements at first may seem harmless, but the predatory […]
No longer on the sidelines
Cheerleaders vie for recognition According to CMA Law, a law firm that prioritizes injured victims, cheerleading is responsible for more than 65 percent of all injuries to female high school athletes. With that high injury rate, parents and athletes question why such a small number of high school associations across America consider cheer a sport. […]