Last Monday, Jamal Sutherland was killed after being forced out of his jail cell in Charleston. Sutherland was taken into custody due to an incident with a behavioral offense. Jamal was resisting while leaving his cell. Because of this, officers tased and pepper-sprayed him. Jamal’s incident with the officers was like last year’s George Floyd incident with the ‘I Can’t Breathe’ action. One of the officers firmly placed his knee on Jamal’s neck, which constricted his breathing. After...
In the last year many things have changed and happened. Many students were overjoyed to hear that they would be having a prom after all the troubles and things that had happened. In 2020 many high school juniors and seniors were not given a prom. To many students, prom is a night where you can dress up, have fun with your friends, and just take in the high school experience. Many students look forward to it, but last year, when it was taken away, many people were devastated. Some parents last...
“Based on the authentic evidence, we confirm that the KRI Nanggala has sunk, and all the crew members have fallen.” Said Indonesian air chief marshal Hadi Tjahjinto. Underwater images captured by a remotely operated vehicle revealed the wreckage of an Indonesian submarine at depths of about 838 meters, the submarine had been missing since Wednesday. The images showed such objects as a vertical rudder, an anchor, and multiple safety jackets. “All of the fallen crew members were the...
During time like the present it’s difficult to remain positive at all times. In fact it Is much easier to see the world through a cynical and pessimistic lens. Typically during times of distress caused by outside forces that are uncontrollable by man, the stoic approach to life tends to be the most effective. A laymen would think of stoicism as the ultimate ability to endure pain and remain intact mentally through wisdom, justice courage, and moderation. The four virtues of Stoicism which...
Black History Month and their Thoughts By Zoey Hughes In the US, the month of February is state to be the celebration of Black History. Many people in the country take this time to reflect and remember the brave and courageous heroes that thrived to make a change in this world; not just for African Americans but for all people. I had the pleasure of interviewing two African-American seniors at Dreher High School. Elliana Pinkney and Amber Burton are African American females who are in many...
“Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less” – Marie Curie
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Richland One schools have reverted back to full time eLearning. We will no longer be doing hybrid until the numbers drop and it’s safe to return #eLearning #school #covid
