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Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story 

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story 

adviser October 6, 2022

Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer was one of America's most famous serial killers. In his life, he killed seventeen men from 1978 to 1991.  Childhood  In Dahmer's adolescence, he became very isolated and...

Mcdonalds Adult Happy Meal Overview

Mcdonalds Adult Happy Meal Overview

adviser October 6, 2022

McDonald's started a collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market or CPFM called "Adult Happy Meal". for a limited time. There's 2 meals which you can choose between a Big Mac or a 10 piece chicken nugget...

Covid-19 Updates and Information

Covid-19 Updates and Information

Dahlia Garcia October 5, 2022

With the global pandemic being around for its third year it is finally dying down. The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly escalated since cases were first reported in China in December 2019. Corona virus 2019...

Under Paris: The Catacombs

Under Paris: The Catacombs

adviser October 4, 2022

The Catacombs of Paris is an underground complex filled with ossuaries or boxes filled with skeletal remains of six million people tucked under Paris, France. An entrance named Barrière d'Enfer or also...

Chernobyl: The Survivors Who Returned

Chernobyl: The Survivors Who Returned

adviser October 4, 2022

Chernobyl, also known as one of the most radioactive places in the world and will remain radioactive for thousands of years. The town contains the worst radioactive disaster and could’ve made Europe...

Hurricane in Florida and whats going on

Hurricane in Florida and whats going on

adviser September 30, 2022

So theres a huge hurricane in Florida called Ian. Its currently heading to Georgia, Tennessee, Bottom of Kentucky and South Carolina. Over 2 million people are stranded with no power. Theres been a lot...

Where are Gas Prices at Right Now?

Where are Gas Prices at Right Now?

Dahlia Garcia September 28, 2022

As of February 18th gas prices were as low as $2.58. However, this was before the invasion of Ukraine, where Russian invaded Ukraine that had a major escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in...

The Future of School Lunches

The Future of School Lunches

Dahlia Garcia September 27, 2022

The Universal School Meal Program Act was passed on May 10, 2021, ensuring that kids that they are open to free lunches after the outbreak of COVID-19. However, after 2 years this came to an end after...

Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

Anthony Gonzalez-Medina September 26, 2022

September 15th through October 15th is commonly regarded as Hispanic Heritage Month. The first Hispanic Heritage Month was proclaimed in 1989 on September 14th, by George H. W. Bush. That time of year...

Wichita Art Museum Jazz Band Performance

Wichita Art Museum Jazz Band Performance

Ollie Cockrum September 25, 2022

The Wichita High School South Jazz Band performed at the Wichita Art Museum on Sept. 17th, 2022. Several other Jazz and Pep bands played for National Arts in Education week. The East, South, and Northeast...

Wichita Public Libraries End Late Fees

Wichita Public Libraries End Late Fees

Ollie Cockrum September 23, 2022
The Wichita Public Library has ended late fees in all libraries for all patrons.
11-year-old boy hit by car in critical condition

11-year-old boy hit by car in critical condition

adviser September 21, 2022

Tuesday the boy was hit by a car in west Wichita. The accident happened early in the morning, on Central between Tyler and Ridge roads, one witness stated that the sun could have played a role in the...

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