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In Val Kilmer's documentary “Val” produced in 2021, Kilmer provides an in-depth analysis of the ups and downs of his career and further highlights key points of his experiences in acting.

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever’ Actor Passes Away at 65

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Editor April 12, 2025

 Hollywood actor Val Kilmer passed away on April 1 after almost a decade of battling throat cancer. Kilmer played many roles in his time as an actor and had a strong personality that helped make his...

According to Georgia House Bill 340, students will not be allowed to use cellphones during class hours.

Georgia House Advances Bill to Ban Cellphones Statewide in K-8 Schools

Gavin Martin, Staff Editor April 6, 2025

The Georgia House of Representatives has advanced a bill to ban cellphones in K-8 schools.   The bill would prohibit students, ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade, from using personal electronic...

Tesla vehicles are being targeted after Elon Musk’s recent actions surrounding the election.

Tesla Vehicles Vandalized in the Wake of Growing Controversy

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Editor March 30, 2025

In recent weeks, multiple Tesla vehicles have been vandalized across several cities in the United States, leading to concerns about rising tensions related to the company's leadership. These acts are primarily...

A 2024 World Wildlife Foundation survey found that eastern migratory monarch populations have dropped by 59%. 

Monarch Butterfly Populations Drop, Linked to Habitat Loss and Pesticides

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Writer March 30, 2025

As the sun begins to shine and the plants begin to blossom in spring, animals and insects will be migrating back north. One of the quickest species to notice are the monarch butterflies tracing the sky....

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...

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