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Michelle Trachtenberg passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 39.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at 39

Alli Clark, Staff Editor March 6, 2025

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Harriet the Spy," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, of natural causes. The actress was 39. Police...

President Donald Trump plans to change the U.S. Postal Service from a public to a private agency under the Commerce Department.

Commerce Department is Set to Control the U.S. Postal Service

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Editor March 5, 2025

The United States Postal Service is set to transition into the Commerce Department. For years prior to this decision, the Postal Service has experienced loss across various regions.   In 2024, USPS...

Trump and Putin held peace talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump and Putin Negotiating Peace Talks to End Ukraine War

Gavin Martin, Staff Editor March 4, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have engaged in talks to end conflict between Russia and Ukraine.   Trump said that Putin agreed to begin negotiations on ending the...

Pete Hegseth, who was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense, faced a tie-breaking vote with three Republicans voting against his confirmation in a 53-seat majority.

Controversial Trump Nominees Confirmed By Senate

Conor Quinn, Staff Editor March 4, 2025

Over the past few weeks, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm four of Trump’s most contentious cabinet nominees. Each nominee underwent an intense confirmation hearing that was broadcast nationally. Elected...

Senator Greg Dolezal argues the "Red Tape Rollback Bill" will boost the Georgia economy and prove beneficial to business owners.

The Red Tape Rollback of 2025: Georgia’s New Bill

Olivia Kinney, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

The Georgia State Senate approved a new state bill on Feb. 24 that is currently under review by the House of Representatives. The bill's chief sponsor, Senator Greg Dolezal, introduced the bill on Jan....

Trump announced the discontinuation of the penny in hopes to save money for U.S. citizens.

President Donald Trump Provides His Two Cents on One Cent

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Editor March 1, 2025

The United States government has officially announced the discontinuation of the penny. This order comes from a broader initiative to reduce government expenditures.   The penny has been an established...

Artificial Intelligence is becoming the new wave of exploration in the technology space. Photo from Wikimedia Commons

AI Progress Poses Trouble for U.S. Market

Logan LeSueur, Staff Editor February 28, 2025

Artificial intelligence has been the new frontier explored and tested by many tech companies. These companies strive to figure out how to build more efficient AI software. Along with it’s uses involving...

Musk attended the Conservative Political Action Conference last Thursday holding a chainsaw representing cutting 'fraud, waste and abuse' at the federal level.

DOGE Overhauls the Government

Logan LeSueur, Staff Editor February 24, 2025

Elon Musk had not spent much time in politics until he helped President Donald Trump with his presidential campaign in 2024. He was given a job position by Trump's Administration in his new Department...

The Arctic ice is melting due to climate change.

The Impacts of Dangerously High North Atlantic Ocean Temperatures

Olivia Kinney, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

North Atlantic Ocean surface temperatures broke heat records for more than 450 days throughout late 2023 and early 2024. This year, those temperatures are still at an all-time high.  In a new study...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and President Donald Trump have agreed to settle their lawsuit.

Meta Settles $25 Million in Censorship Case

Conor Quinn, Staff Editor February 15, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta and President Donald Trump have reached a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging censorship following the suspension of his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the...

The Stargate initiative will include the establishment of research centers dedicated to different aspects of AI.

Stargate AI: A New Tool for Digital Infrastructure

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Editor February 11, 2025

President Donald Trump revealed a new project called Stargate just two days into his presidency. The initiative aims to invest $500 billion over the next four years to enhance the United States’ capabilities...

104.7 The Fish went off the air on Jan. 31 after 24 years serving Metro Atlanta.

Saying Goodbye to 104.7 The Fish

David Waters, Staff Editor February 11, 2025

An iconic metro Atlanta radio station has said its final goodbyes. WFSH-FM, commonly known as 104.7 The Fish, has gone off the air after over 24 years of serving the Atlanta area. The station played contemporary...

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