U.S. & the World

  • Trump’s 20 Point Plan May Bring Peace to the Middle East

    Trump’s 20 Point Plan May Bring Peace to the Middle East

    By Brodie Erk On Thursday, October 9th 2025, Israel announced that it would agree to a ceasefire deal ending the war in Gaza after 2 years of bloody conflict. Although the details of the agreement have yet to be made public, it is based on a 20 point peace plan designed in part by President… Read more

  • Man Saves Child on Monorail at Hershey Park

    Man Saves Child on Monorail at Hershey Park

    by Ava Cron Many of us have ridden on the monorail track at Hershey Park, but on Saturday, August 30th, a 4-year-old boy panicked the many people below as he walked the monorail track. At 5:05pm on Saturday, August 30th Hershey Park visitors were surprised when they saw a little boy on the monorail track.… Read more

  • From Fins to Future: How Fish Superpowers Could Revolutionize Human Health

    From Fins to Future: How Fish Superpowers Could Revolutionize Human Health

    by Mollee Liberg, Freshman Fish having superpowers seems nearly impossible but with modern science, it has become possible. Certain fish and sea creatures have recently been showing off their unique traits that could help humans in the near future. These creatures have given scientists new and improved ideas on how to cure diseases and possibly… Read more

  • Lost to Loved: How Animal Charities Transform Lives

    Lost to Loved: How Animal Charities Transform Lives

    by Charlotte Gimbal, Freshman In Youngstown, Ohio, an animal charity working with humane agents found over a dozen animals, along with four minors, younger than 16 years old, living in revolting conditions. Animal Charity of Ohio immediately brought medical attention to the animals, saving their lives and now searching for homes. Not only did this organization rescue nearly two dozen animals from… Read more

  • Irregular Cheetos Sell For Thousands

    Irregular Cheetos Sell For Thousands

    by Teigan Muller, Junior Have you ever wondered how Cheetos get their weird distinct shape? After Cheetos are made and sold, some lucky people find funny-looking Cheetos that look like other objects: a Harambe Cheeto, Baby Seal Cheeto, Charizard Cheeto, and many more are selling for thousands of dollars. Next time you open a bag… Read more

  • Celebrating World Art Day: The Vital Role of Art in Society and Culture

    Celebrating World Art Day: The Vital Role of Art in Society and Culture

    Ryleigh Steinmetz, Junior In anticipation for World Art Day on April 15, Mrs. Sunday and Mr. Jones, two art teachers at Palisades High School, were interviewed, both sharing their opinions on the importance of art. Before understanding why art is meaningful to them, they were first asked why they decided that art was the field… Read more

  • Spring Into a Fresh Start

    Spring Into a Fresh Start

    by Mollee Liberg, Freshman Spring can bring love, happiness, and peace, but also depression and anxiety. People all around the world face struggles during the months of March, April, and May. Spring is traditionally known for the colors and flowers blooming, but some may say it is more of a depressing time for them. The… Read more

  • Daylight Saving Time: A Bright Idea or a Bad Habit

    Daylight Saving Time: A Bright Idea or a Bad Habit

    by Hayley Fleck, Freshman Daylight saving time has been a topic of intense debate for many years. Being reestablished during World War II, it is no longer needed to conserve fuel and resources that were needed at the time. Sure, getting more daylight hours is nice but it can be detrimental to our health, productivity,… Read more

  • Celebrating Remarkable Women Through the Decades

    Celebrating Remarkable Women Through the Decades

    by Eva Wirth, Junior With March being Women’s History Month, we should know the great strides and developments that the women before us have made. Women’s rights has been one of the longest battles in history continuing to be fought even after hundreds of years. From not being able to own property or have a… Read more

  • Could Woolly Mammoths Be Brought Back by Mice?

    Could Woolly Mammoths Be Brought Back by Mice?

    by Teigan Muller, Junior Imagine you saw a woolly mammoth walk across your front lawn. That may not be as far-fetched as one might think. Scientists genetically altered mice and made woolly mice. These mice have attributes similar to those of the woolly mammoths in the past.  Some people may ask, “Why do scientists want… Read more