Boston Marathon bombing impacts JC faculty, students, alumni
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
April 25, 2013
Filed under News, World News
The frantic, panting voice was what worried her the most. “Courtney, it’s Mom. We’re at the Boston Marathon and there were two explosions at the finish line. We don’t know what it was. It’s kind of scary. We’re fine. Turn on the news and call us. Please. Love you. Bye.” One hour after... Read more »
Pope Benedict XVI resigns
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
February 12, 2013
Filed under Uncategorized, World News
On Feb. 11, Pope Bendict XVI announced that he will resign from the papacy, effective Feb. 28. He has been in office for less than eight years and is the first Pope to resign since 1415. He cited his “advanced age” as the reason for his resignation, according to the New York Times. Reverend Federico... Read more »
President Obama reveals proposals in response to gun violence
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2013
Filed under News, World News
President Barack Obama revealed his proposals to lower gun violence during his gun control press conference on Jan. 16. According to whitehouse.gov, Obama’s proposal included closing loopholes for gun sales, banning military-style weapons, banning magazines with room for more than 10 bullets, and... Read more »
O’Hara ventures to China to recruit students
Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 10, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, World News
President Richard O'Hara and World Languages teacher Sandi Seiler traveled to China for 10 days with the Cambridge Institute this November 2 to 13 to build and strengthen JC’s relationships with current parents and potential parents and students. The Cambridge Institute is a company that works to... Read more »
Question 6 legalizes same-sex marriage in Maryland
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
December 3, 2012
Filed under News, Video, World News
It was near midnight in Republican farm country of Baldwin. Senior Joe Novak’s eyes were glued to the TV, his heart in his throat. Just a few more votes and he would be part of history. On Nov. 6, Maryland voters elected same-sex marriage into law, joining nine other states including Massachusetts,... Read more »
Obama defeats Romney for presidency
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
November 8, 2012
Filed under Breaking News Briefs, News, News Flashes, World News
President Barack Obama was reelected for a second term on Nov. 6. According to politico.com, Obama beat Republican nominee Mitt Romney 303 to 206 in the Electoral College. Obama also won the popular vote 59,653,355 to 57, 024,889. Florida is the only state that it is still undecided. “I feel... Read more »
Hurricane Sandy causes school closings, property damage
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, World News
Since school was closed on Oct. 29, Oct. 30, and Oct. 31 due to Hurricane Sandy, JC only has one snow day left for the remainder of the year. Now that the hurricane has passed, a decision must be made about what to do with the school days that were lost. “Nothing has been announced yet by the Maryland... Read more »
Internet regulation bills propose drastic changes
Adam Kuester, News Editor
February 15, 2012
Filed under News, World News
The Internet censorship and regulation bills just keep coming. First, there was the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), then SOPA, and now, two new Internet regulation acts, the OPEN Act and the ACTA. With all these new bills, life on the Internet may change forever. The Online Protection and Enforcement of... Read more »
Attention focuses on scandals after Penn State
Grace Kim, Online Chief
December 16, 2011
Filed under News, World News
After being charged with 40 counts of sexually abusing male minors spanning over the course of fifteen years, former Pennsylvania State University assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was indicted on Nov. 4, and arrested the day after due to the results of an investigation on him that began in 1998, according... Read more »
Internet censorship acts propose drastic changes
Adam Kuester, News Editor
December 8, 2011
Filed under News, World News
Read the Opinion story on the internet censorship acts here. Two acts, the PROTECT IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), have been introduced to Congress, and may change how Internet users experience the web forever. The Fight for the Future organization stands against the proposed bills. ... Read more »