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A New President

A New President

Mikaela Brown, Writer June 2, 2025

Introduction On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Members of the...

Sean "Diddy" Combs

Sean Combs: In Denial Facing a Pre-Trial!

Lucas Arakken, Contributing Writer April 28, 2025

Sean Combs is on the ropes of his court case, holding on desperately as he finds himself moments away from being knocked out and out for the count, landing in prison. Combs faces charges on assaulting...

McLaren Clinches 2024 Constructors' Championship as Lando Norris Triumphs at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren Clinches 2024 Constructors’ Championship as Lando Norris Triumphs at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sindura Sridhar December 25, 2024

Formula 1 (F1) racing, the pinnacle of international motorsport, brings together the world’s top drivers competing in high-speed cars on circuits around the globe. Combining strategy, skill, and cutting-edge...

The Menendez Brothers: Murder, Media and Misunderstanding

Erica Arcentales December 5, 2024

Have you heard about the Menendez brothers and their murder case? Two brothers with no criminal record until this horrific event, Lyle and Erik Menendez, serve life in prison with no chance of parole for...

Could a Joke Have Swayed an Entire Election?

North F December 5, 2024

Pennsylvania's Importance as a Swing State It has been a long standing common practice for presidential elections that the campaign's focus revolves around swing states. In the 2000 election, president...

Will TikTok be Banned in the US? What to Know About the Potential Ban

Will TikTok be Banned in the US? What to Know About the Potential Ban

Sindura Sridhar April 2, 2024

TikTok, a popular social media platform with over 102 million monthly users in the U.S. alone, is once again facing legal scrutiny. The House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring the app, which...

“Bright Light” Laken Hope Riley Murdered While On a Jog

“Bright Light” Laken Hope Riley Murdered While On a Jog

Isabel Nigrini, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

On the morning of Thursday, Feb 22nd, beloved 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley went out for a routine jog at the Intramural Fields at the University of Georgia’s campus. Little did she know the horrors she...

A Message From Dr. Trickett Regarding Construction

A Message From Dr. Trickett Regarding Construction

February 26, 2024

Dear Wilson Community, I am reaching out with updates on the progress of our ongoing construction projects within the Wilson School District. As many of you know, the construction of the Performing Arts...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard: From Stuck Behind Bars To Freedom

Chloe Dietrich, Contributing Writer February 8, 2024

Released from prison in Dec. 2023, Gypsy Rose Blanchard now has plans for a spa day, NFL game and a new book. Gypsy was in prison because she planned her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard’s, murder. Gypsy Rose...

The Impact of Gun Violence on the Mental Health of American Students

The Impact of Gun Violence on the Mental Health of American Students

Isabel Nigrini, Contributing Writer February 1, 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 25 in 2023, America experienced yet another mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. This marked that over 565 mass shootings have occurred in the United States in the year of...

JROTC Drill Team Competition

JROTC Drill Team Competition

January 31, 2024

The Wilson JROTC finished 1st out of 7 schools at the League 3 JROTC Drill and Color Guard Competition held on January 27th at Red Land High School.  This is the first overall championship for the...

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