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After over 200 days of residing in Russian detention centers and the IK-2 penal colony, WNBA star Brittney Griner can finally join her family and friends for the holiday season. Because of a prisoner swap involving Griner and former Soviet Union lieutenant Viktor Bout, Griner received her freedom. With help from the Biden administration, Griner can spend the holidays with her family.

Welcome home Brittney Griner

Ren Lloyd, Reporter
December 13, 2022
Paul Whelan remains in custody in Russia at an old World War II prison camp under charges of espionage. Persistent in their goal to bring Whelan back, the United States government hopes to arrange a prisoner swap with Russia successfully, but continues to fail to achieve that goal. For now, Whelan will stay in an old Russian Gulag until US officials find a way to bring him home.

Russia Continues to Hold Paul Whelan Prisoner

Evan Fernandez, Reporter
November 20, 2022
Thursday, September 1, a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) assessed the condition of Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia. The plant provides electricity to more than half of Ukrainians and other countries in Europe. The Russian-controlled site experienced concerns over the lack of safety measures due to fighting. A report published September 5 by the IAEA explained the destruction of crucial structures in the plant could lead to a nuclear disaster. The report urges both Ukraine and Russia to demilitarize the site to prevent a dangerous nuclear situation.

Nuclear power plant crisis in Russo-Ukraine war

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
September 15, 2022
With intentions to attend the Phoenix Mercury as starting center, Russian officials arrested Brittney Griner at the airport after trying to smuggle drugs across Russia’s airport in Moscow. Griner held 0.7 ounces of marijuana with no regard for following Russias drug laws. Griner currently battles her case in Russia to receive justice and come back home to play basketball again.

Should Russian officials arrest Brittney Griner for a cartridge

Malique Card, Reporter
September 2, 2022
Within the global political landscape, the lobbyists, policymakers and leaders of the world banded together to condemn the atrocities against Ukraine by Russia. The combined factors of the world motivated seemingly all but Georgia Chairman of the Republican party David Shafer, who reposted false news surrounding the reasoning behind the Russian invasion involving anything other than political gain. Since the event, Shafer’s position remains in review.

Smoke and Mirrors: Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer quotes Russian propaganda

Zioni Moore, News Editor
March 29, 2022
Recently, the head of the Russian space program said that Russia could possibly let the International Space Station (ISS) fall back to earth at an uncontrolled de-orbit before the ISS’s set death date. Only time can tell what the future of the ISS looks like. If the ISS drops down to Earth on a NATO country before SpaceX Dragon Capsules or the ISS death date it could possibly spark WW3.

Who will Help the ISS?

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
March 25, 2022
Coca-Cola, the famous soft-drink brand, established their company January 29, 1892 in Atlanta, Georgia. They deeply care about the lives threatened in Ukraine which led them to suspend business in Russia. With Coca-Cola participating in the suspension, Russia’s economy will hopefully weaken and push the government to step back with the war.

The Peach State takes a lead

Lauren Lee, Reporter
March 21, 2022
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