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A woman tries to recover some of her possessions from her home which was damaged by an earthquake in the village of Tafeghaghte, near Marrakech, Morocco, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Rescue crews expanded their efforts on Monday as the earthquakes death toll continued to climb to more than 2,400 and displaced people worried about where to find shelter. (AP Photo/Mosaab Elshamy)

Broken Hearts and a Broken Nation: The Morocco Earthquake

Sonia Acedo-Lopez October 30, 2023

On September 8, 2023, a terrifying earthquake shook Morocco, wrecking buildings, claiming lives, and upending entire villages during its wake. The Morocco earthquake of 2023, or the Oukaimedene earthquake...

A graphic of the five major oil companies being targeted.

California Sues Oil Giants

Sharon Ma, News Editor October 30, 2023

The State of California is suing some of the largest oil companies in the world for their half-century-long deception of the public regarding the environmental impact of fossil fuels in order to bolster...

Protesters gather in Seattle to oppose the discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima Plant.

Japan Begins Releasing Treated Radioactive Waste Back into the Pacific Ocean

Sharon Ma, News Editor October 30, 2023

A month ago, Japan began its controversial plan to start releasing the wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant back into the ocean, a decision that has sparked outrage over its possible health and...

A new Disney attraction themed around the popular Disney princess movie The Princess and the Frog.

New Disneyland Attractions: Goin’ Down the Bayou

Sarai Gross, Polaris Editor October 30, 2023

Disneyland’s iconic ride, Splash Mountain, has been a favorite of Disney fans for many years but the ride is currently being re-themed.  The new and upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure,...

A charging station for electric vehicles.

Future of Electric Cars

Noah Bailon, Staff Reporter October 30, 2023

Electric cars have been gaining more and more popularity during this generation due to the many advantages they have. People love the fact that the cars are eco-friendly and that they don't have to pay...

A map of the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

Under the Umbra… Or Penumbra… Solar Eclipse 2024

Grace Li September 21, 2023

Imagine that you live in Dallas, Texas. You are on a peaceful morning walk on April 8, 2024. A breeze blows by, the birds are chirping and the sun hangs high in the sky. No clouds block your view of the...

Picture of the Disney Princess, Snow White.

Is Rachel Zeglar a Bad Apple?

Sarai Gross, Polaris Editor September 19, 2023

In 1937, Walt Disney produced the very first full-length animated feature film from an American studio. The film debuted the very first Disney princess, Snow White, and now in 2023, a live action adaptation...

Memorial for Ms. Carleton outside of her clothing store.

Lake Arrowhead Shop Owner Shot and Killed For Displaying LGBTQ Flag

Sharon Ma, News Editor September 19, 2023

On Friday, August 18, Laura Ann Carleton, a store owner in Lake Arrowhead, was tragically shot and killed for displaying a pride flag in her clothing store.   Deputies responded to a call reporting...

Arkansas Lifts Requirement for Minors to Work

Arkansas Lifts Requirement for Minors to Work

Sharon Ma, Polaris Editor May 16, 2023

On March 8, 2023, Arkansas Governor Sanders signed the Youth Hiring Act of 2023- a law that removed the requirement for teens under 16 to obtain permission from the Arkansas Division of Labor in order...

Elections Baby

Elections Baby

Ethan Chun, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2023

As the country gears up for the upcoming elections, candidates from various political parties are busy campaigning nationwide. In the presidential race, there are several candidates representing different...

Florida does the predictable: Ban Drag

Florida does the predictable: Ban Drag

Luna Rubio, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 16, 2023

On April 11th, 2023 Florida Legislature passed the Senate Bill 1438 that more or less bans drag shows under the pretense of protecting children from a “presentation that depicts or simulates nudity,...

Jerry Springer has Died

Jerry Springer has Died

Luna Rubio, A&E Editor May 16, 2023

On April 27th, 2023 American TV reality show host Jerry Springer was 79 when died in his battle of pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully in his suburban Chicago home surrounded by friends and family.  Springer...

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