Will Justice Prevail in Arias Case?

Will Justice Prevail in Arias Case?

Is she guilty or innocent?   Jodi Arias was sent to jail for the murder of her boyfriend, Travis Alexander. She claimed it was self-defense. Some people believe that she is the next Casey Anthony or O.J Simpson because she might actually get away with murder. In my opinion, it seems Arias has been lying to the cops since day 1. She… Read more →

Norval Falconer. Courtesy: NHIndependent

Cops Planted Drugs in Man’s Bedroom

Cops are supposed to serve justice. They’re supposed to serve and protect you. Well, in the case of Norval Falconer, serve and protect didn’t happen: he got arrested for drug charges, but he didn’t have drugs located in his house; instead 3 cops allegedly planted them there. Narcotic cops had a warrant on a house on Truman Street in the Hill. During the… Read more →

College Debate Inspires Students

Ideas flooded Shubert Theater Thursday as a debate team composed of four speakers from both Morehouse College and Yale University, both “legendary debate schools,” engaged in a progressively heated argument on first gun-control and then the effectiveness of charter schools. Yale’s team was composed of Sesenu Woldemariam, Becca Steinberg, Vinay Prasad and Anirudh Sivaram, and Morehouse was represented by Chris… Read more →

She Wants to Change The World

Asiayana McCain, a 14 year old at HSC, wants to be Forensic Scientist. That way, she says, “people can close unsolved cases about their loved ones and move on with their lives.” She wants to change the world by helping people and trying to be apart of her community. What changes the world? How do we affect our society and… Read more →

Adam Lanza, who was accused of killing teachers and students at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, CT. Courtesy: NHRegister

Opinion: Mental Health Is Being Neglected

Recently, mental health has risen into focus but only in a negative light. Since the December 14th Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown CT, the nation has been trying to control guns and promote gun safety. But guns are not the problem here; it’s the person with the finger on the trigger. Chances are, those killers are suffering from mental issues…. Read more →

Fast Food Indulgence Nightmare

Fast Food Indulgence Nightmare

There’s nothing better than a juicy burger with a side of crispy, salty fries. They’ve been around forever and are loved by people all over the world. But some may love this iconic meal too much. When a child is asked about burgers and fries, more than likely the McDonald’s logo will flash in their mind. Known especially for their… Read more →

A musical experience never to forget

A musical experience never to forget

An experience never to forget is how I would describe Mikata’s recent visit to High School in the Community. Mikata is a group of people who plays and enjoys African and Caribbean music. When we saw them, three musicians would play as one performer would dance to the music and get audience members to dance also. They came to HSC… Read more →

John DeStefano recently announced he won't seek reelection as mayor.

What Does New Haven Need After DeStefano?

New Haven needs a mayor who can solve any problem to the best of his/her ability and who considers the city and its residents when making decisions. John DeStefano, long time mayor of New Haven, has recently announced that he will not be running in the next mayoral election. DeStefano has made many positive changes in the city during his… Read more →

Down-to-Earth Meteorologist Inspires Class

Down-to-Earth Meteorologist Inspires Class

Snow, rain, thunder, and sunshine among other weather events can all alter our lives and days in many ways. Take Friday, February 8, 2012 for example. There were hundreds of closings and delays because people estimated the Connecticut region to have over 2 feet of snow!!! But who forecasts our weather? These “people” are classified meteorologists and Connecticut’s own, Gil Simmons,… Read more →

John DeStefano recently announced he won't seek reelection as mayor.

Mayoral Race Heating Up

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano announced January 29 that he doesn’t plan on running for another term after almost 20 years in office, the longest period for any New Haven mayor. Ever since DeStefano announced his decision on January 29 not to run for office again, there has been much speculation about who is going to be the next mayor… Read more →