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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Department's New Play: 'Radium Girls'

Imagine stepping back in time to witness a captivating tale about the true stories of women who fought for justice. The Longhorn Theatre Department has decided to bring this powerful narrative to life. Titled "Radium Girls, " the play offers a close look at the fascinating yet tragic events that unf

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

UCLA Students Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu

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Oct 20 2024WEATHER

Storm Surge Alert: Hurricane Oscar Heads East

The National Hurricane Center has its eyes on two tropical systems—Hurricane Oscar and Tropical Depression Nadine. Hurricane Oscar is close to the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to pass near the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. It may bring heavy rain and windy conditions to these

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Deportation Plans: Costly and Complicated

Former President Donald Trump has promised a massive deportation of undocumented immigrants if he's reelected. However, experts warn that such a plan would be incredibly expensive and logistically challenging. Trump's advisors have talked about using the military and building huge detention faciliti

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Deportation Plan: Builders See Red

President Trump’s promise to deport millions of immigrants has builders worried. They say it could cause a major labor shortage, drive up housing costs, and disrupt the construction industry. Many builders doubt Trump’s plan will happen, but they’re concerned about the possible impact. Stan Marek, C

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Makes Big Leadership Swap After Stock Dive

CVS Health has seen some big changes at the top. On Friday, the company announced that Karen Lynch is stepping down as CEO. She's been replaced by David Joyner, who was the president of CVS Caremark. This move comes after CVS had to warn that its earnings will miss Wall Street's expectations for the

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning Shot

Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China’s Military Exercise Stirs Up Tensions with Taiwan

China recently held a significant military drill near Taiwan, sparking criticism from the United States. The exercise, dubbed "Joint Sword-2024B, " involved various branches of the Chinese military. They conducted sea and air patrols, along with attacks on maritime and ground targets. This maneuver

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Link Between Depression and Sports Concussions

Did you know that having depression can make it harder for athletes to recover from a concussion? And vice versa, a recent study reveals. Researchers found that college athletes with both conditions had much worse symptoms than those with just one. They also discovered that the electrical signals in

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