As of now, the death toll is as high as 59 while at least 500 people are injured. Although police were able to locate the shooter swiftly, Paddock committed suicide before police entry. In his room, Paddock had a total of 23 weapons, which consisted of a combination of rifles and handguns. However, authorities discovered 19 more in his home in Mesquite, Nevada. ​

By Lena Gluck

​     The concept of outer space is truly out of this world. It ranges in size from universes to galaxies, solar systems to stars, and even planets, moons and asteroids. New theories about space are always appearing, but one question continues to resurface: are there other places that can possibly support life forms? 

By Giselle Grassi

     At the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 29th, actors from around the world came together to celebrate and congratulate each other on their successes in film and prime time television at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. During this extremely political time, it seemed that most winners had more to say about President Trump’s new immigration ban rather than their own talents. But should today's celebrities be expounding their political views on live television?

By Shania Kuo
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​     On the morning of November 9th, the many American citizens who could not stay awake for the conclusion of the election did not know what to expect when they woke up that morning. However, through the restlessness and unease, there was one certain fact. The headlines sprawled across the front pages of news websites and the breaking news of the morning reports all read the same: “Donald Trump Wins the Election.”
         Half of America was elated while the other half of America was distraught. Within twenty-four hours of the results, anti-Trump protests erupted in major cities all across America. Such widespread protests are not common in America following the election of a president, and some may argue that the last time such deep opposition occurred was after the election of President Abraham Lincoln. Many protesters outside of Trump Tower in New York City can be seen carrying signs that read "Not my President" and "Love Trumps Hate," among numerous others. Protesters have even gone so far as to sign petitions stating that the Electoral College should overturn their decision. However, such an action is unlikely. 

​By Shania Kuo

     As the election draws closer, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump battled it out in the debates for America’s vote on November 8th. Many viewers across the United States were disappointed by the first round in the presidential debate, held on September 26th. With the recent debates held on October 9th and October 19th, viewers across the United States could not help but feel even more discontent about the nation's future.