Four Dead in Oregon School Shooting
Mallory O'Neill '29 On October 15th, four people were killed, and two were severely injured, in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The shooter, identified as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II, targeted a special needs classroom of the school, consisting of four adults and five children. Before entering the school, John was confronted by a nearby driver. He shot at the vehicle, hitting it at least three times before leaving. The driver called authorities
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New York CIty Plans to End Historic Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides by 2028
Riley Rizzo ‘29 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached a deal to ban the city’s historic horse-drawn carriage industry by June 1, 2028 - says Politico in their article. New York City may soon end one of its oldest tourist traditions. Mayor Zohran Mandami and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached an agreement to phase out the city’s horse-drawn carriage industry by June 1, 2028. The proposed legislation, known as Romanch’
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Meet The New Cat Species: The Tilcayo Cat
Maelle Louidor '28 Scientists have discovered a new type of wild cat called the Tilcayo Cat in Bolivia. The discovery was announced on September 17, 2026. This is exciting because it is the first new and living cat species discovered after 100 years. In 2016 a man found a kitten on the side of the road. He thought it was just a regular cat and took it home with him. After a year he brought the cat to Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary. A biologist named Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz
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