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Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of  Jan. 8-14

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Jan. 8-14

By Colin Haroutunian, Intern January 8, 2018

Michigan and other states’ Macy’s stores to close Macy’s announced that it would close 11 stores throughout 2018, including one at Birchwood Mall, located near Port Huron. While saving money...

On Pointe: Top things to look out for the week of Dec. 24-31

On Pointe: Top things to look out for the week of Dec. 24-31

By Savannah Burguron, Intern January 3, 2018

The latest and last installment of the “Pitch Perfect” franchise came out on Dec. 22. The movie follows the Barden Bella girls on their final journey to prove to the world that they aren’t...

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Dec. 11-15

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Dec. 11-15

By Amber Braker, Editor December 12, 2017

1. Attempted terrorist attack in New York City subway Yesterday during the morning rush-hour, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah set off a homemade explosive device in a New York City subway. The attack was...

The students leave on Thursday and stay till Sunday in Floridas Disneyland.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 20-26

By Gowri Yerramalli, Business Manager March 20, 2017

North students visit Disney Students in North’s Band and Orchestra program will be visiting Disney to perform at the festival. The students will be leaving on Thursday, March 23 and will be...

Director Jordan Peele boasted high reviews of his multi-genre thriller, Get Out from Rotten Tomatoes.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 13-19

By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter March 13, 2017

“Get Out” creator Jordan Peele makes history “Key and Peele” actor Jordan Peele made history with his debut film, “Get Out” that he both directed and wrote. The film has made more...

The Republican Party proposed a new alternative to the existing Affordable Healthcare Act that will be voted on this Wednesday.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 6-12

By Mora Downs, Managing Editor March 6, 2017

Republicans announce Obamacare replacement Republicans in the House of Representatives have revealed their alternative to the current Affordable Healthcare Act. The bill aims to still help...

The Planned Parenthood logo. A judge declared with holding a Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood unconstitutional.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 27-March 5

By Erin Kaled, Editor February 28, 2017

1. Planned Parenthood is temporarily protected A judge has temporarily lifted a ban by Texas authorities that withheld Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood. Their funding cuts were made two months ago...

Pop singer Ariana Grande will perform at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 24.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 20-27

By Gowri Yerramalli, Business Manager February 19, 2017

1. Ariana Grande to perform in Madison Square Garden The 23-year-old popstar will perform in Madison Square Garden as a part of her “Dangerous Woman” tour on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Grande will...

Shia Labeouf, left, pictured at one of his livestreams near the Museum of Moving Image in Queens, New York.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 13-19

By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor February 13, 2017

Anti-Trump art exhibit closed Shia LaBeouf’s art exhibit was shut down because it was a “serious and ongoing public safety hazard,” according to the Museum of Moving Image. Located in...

Protesters against Trumps travel ban stood up together in different places, especially airports.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Feb. 6-12

By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2017

Travel Ban suspended President Trump’s controversial travel ban, which prevents citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States for 90 days, was temporarily...

President Trump signed an executive order restricting the issuing of new visas to travelers from seven Muslim countries.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5

By Sofia Ketels, Staff Reporter January 30, 2017

Donald Trump signs “Muslim Ban” At 4:42 on Friday, Jan. 27, President Trump signed an executive order that indefinitely prevented Syrian refugees from entering the country and suspended...

People met in Washington D.C. for the March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Jan. 23-29

By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor January 23, 2017

Women’s marches bring crowds to Washington D.C., other cities On Saturday, Jan. 21, one day after the presidential inauguration, the Women’s March on Washington drew a crowd of over 500,000,...

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