U.N General Debate Re-Cap

By Sarah Elmasry

Staff Writer

The 80th General Assembly of the United Nations began on September 9, 2025, with the general debate beginning on September 23, and ending on September 29. The theme of the general debate being; “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights.” The annual UN General Assembly or UNGA in New York City serves as an important time of discussion for each of the 193 member states. The event begins in September every year, with the Assembly meeting at regular intervals until December. 

U.S President Donald Trump critiqued the United Nations in his speech during the first day of the debate. The 47th President stated that “[He] ended seven wars, dealt with leaders of each and every one of these countries and never even received a phone call from the United Nations offering to help”. In the lead up to the General Assembly, many of the U.S’s allies formally recognized the sovereignty of a Palestinian State, a move that the Trump Admin does not seem happy with. However, no major uproar on the issue of Palestinian sovereignty took place. This year’s General Assembly was laden with technical difficulties, many of which were at the expense of the American President. Some of these malfunctions include a non-functional escalator, and teleprompter. Trump expressed his frustration in saying that “These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter”. These difficulties led to a flurry of conspiracy theories about supposed attempts to sabotage the President, however there is no evidence supporting these claims. Discussions throughout the UNGA so far, have included debates over Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Palestine.

The recent General Debate came, and went without any major developments in global politics, or conflicts. However, it is notable to mention that the effort to recognize a formal Palestinian state was ultimately blocked by the U.S. Furthermore, many world leaders seem to be concerned with the U.N’s lack of involvement in global affairs. We shall see if this tone of frustration continues in the coming weeks. That was the UNGA General Debate, in conclusion.

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Minnesota Twins: Up for Sale

By Tucker Fulton

Staff Writer

Yes, Minnesota’s MLB team is up for sale. Earlier this month, the Pohlad family put the oldest family owned team up for sale. The estimated cost of the team is $1.5-$2 billion. Which for a professional team is really, really low, because the franchise does not have a successful history. The team only won two World Series, which, compared to the Yankees twenty-seven, is not a lot. They have also only had seven players go to the hall of fame and, once again, compared to the yankees twenty-four players, is not a lot. Hopefully the new Twins owner will help the team in having a more successful future.

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Moo Deng 

By Alethea Lo 

STAFF WRITER 

You probably have heard of Moo Deng before. Moo Deng is the world’s most celebrated hippo who’s cute structure has brought her fame. Moo Deng is a two-month year old pygmy hippo who is located in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. She first got the attention of the internet on Tiktok and Instagram. The main attraction of Moo Deng is her rosy cheeks which inspire a range of beauty techniques. The average amount of people who come to see Moo Deng can range from 10,000 – 20,000. 

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Despite Moo Deng’s cuteness and fame, her species is endangered. Moo Deng comes from an elusive and vulnerable species that is the world’s smallest species of hippos. Due to their small size, they aren’t as enigmatic compared to their larger cousins. As a result of their endangerment, pygmy hippos are legally protected in West African countries. A community effort has led to the increase of the species and has produced a national strategy for them. In conclusion, Moo Deng’s cuteness has not only made her an international star but has also increased the message of her species’ endangerment. 

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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240926-the-shrinking-habitat-of

Sephora Kids

BY IRIS KOTFIS

STAFF WRITER

Perhaps you’ve seen videos online of people making jokes about Sephora kids. Sephora workers are sharing their experiences interacting with the Sephora kids. Often, they are expressing a distaste for the actions of these young kids. The term “Sephora kids” refers to preteens and kids who are obsessed with skincare and other beauty products from Sephora. These kids are often young and have no practical use for the products they are purchasing. The products they buy range from moisturizer to retinol. 

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George Santos

BY SEHANA VALLE

STAFF WRITER

George Santos is a member of the Republican party, who has lied about countless things and is accused of exploiting the funds raised in his campaign. Some of the things he has claimed are actually pretty funny, so here’s a list of the many lies he has stated.

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Five of the Most Terrifying Bugs

BY SAM ELLINGSON

STAFF WRITER

I somewhat consider myself to be not afraid of bugs (save bees, wasps, and hornets). When I was little, I played with fire ants during recess (my family and I lived overseas in Malaysia for some time). When one of my family members needs a particular bug removed from their presence, I can take a paper tissue and complete the job. However, researching these terrifying bugs to write an article for newspaper club, I came across some pretty creepy crawlies that made me shrink in fear. Here are the five best ones I found (You have been warned)!

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Queer Inclusion in Ballet

BY ALAINA INOUYE

COMMUNICATIONS EDITOR

Ballet has been governed by tradition since its emergence in the 1500s. Sadly, many traditions found in the ballet world reinforce gender roles and set up obstacles for transgender dancers. For example, men and women perform different steps and variations, and many classes are exclusive to men or women. This article will explore how transgender dancers continue dancing despite the difficulties they face.

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Russian Invasion of Ukraine

BY LYNNE INOUYE AND SYDNEY WESCHCKE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND STAFF WRITER

On Thursday, February 24th, Russia started its invasion of Ukraine–an act of aggression that has resulted in numerous civilian deaths and damage to the country. Missile and artillery attacks targeted major cities, including the capital, Kyiv, in what Russian President Putin called a “special military operation.”  At least two and a half million Ukrainians have already fled the country. The UN has called this the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II, with the devastation showing no signs of stopping. 

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Bharatanatyam Review

BY ANSHI PEDDAREDDIVARI

STAFF WRITER

Our world has many cultures and ethnicities, all with various styles and beliefs. These different cultures and ethnicities are what make our World so diverse. One of these cultures is Hinduism. Hinduism has many parts to it, from foods to celebrations. It is also one of the oldest religions known. Hindus all around the world participate in activities like dances that come from places all around India. One of the main dance forms in Hinduism is Bharatanatyam. This is a complex dance with intricate movements making it very interesting and beautiful.

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