6 September 29, 2017 Vol. 93, No. 4
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Monday, Sept. 25 marked the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. The City of Little Rock hosted several events throughout the preceding weekend, including a monument dedication, fundraiser dinner and panel discussion. On Monday, the “Reflections of Progress” commemoration ceremony was hosted in the Roosevelt Thompson Auditorium to reflect on the historic Little Rock Nine’s enrollment at the school. The eight surviving members of the Little Rock Nine took the stage to recount their experiences in and after attending Central High and esteemed speakers, like Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Henry Louis Gates Jr., spoke on race relations in the U.S. Former President Bill Clinton gave a commemorative address that praised the Little Rock Nine and the progress of the nation while presenting a call to action to confront the frequent social injustice in the U.S. today.
Helping pick up the pieces North Korea threatens war Harding community acts on hurricane relief LEXI HOAGLAND student writer Six hurricanes; Harvey, Irma, Jose, Katia, Maria, and Franklin, devastated the globe in August and September. According to Business Insider, Mexico is still suffering damage and loss of power due to Katia and Franklin. Hurricane Harvey took 82 lives in Texas and left thousands homeless. Irma wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and Bahamas, killing 61 and leaving thousands unemployed. Jose followed Irma closely to Georgia and Massachusetts, but never made landfall. Hurricane Maria still lingers over Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. Puerto Rico’s electrical grid has been de-
stroyed, plunging the island into darkness. Over half of the island lacks clean water, and 25 are confirmed dead. In response to the destruction, people from across the globe are stepping up to assist those in need. Dr. Andrew Baker, professor of Bible and director for the Mitchell Center, is waiting on the next call from the people affected by Hurricane Harvey. When informed of a need, the Mitchell Center will send students and community members into the Houston area. “I wish everyone knew that they could do something,” Baker said. “You can pray and send your support; and if you cannot go you can support someone else who is.” SEE HURRICANES, PAGE 2A
Hurricanes, 2A
DELILAH POPE asst. copy editor JUSTIN DUYAO editorial asst.
In recent weeks, the U.S. and North Korean governments have been engaged in a heated exchange prompted by North Korea’s continued development and testing of nuclear warheads. On Sunday, Sept. 3, nine days before the beginning of the U.N.’s 72nd session, seismic readings of 6.3 in the Pacific Ocean indicated that North Korea’s most recent nuclear weapons test was bigger than any other that has been conducted in North Korea, according to the BBC. North Korean state media called it a “perfect success” and a “very meaningful step in completing the national nuclear weapons
Plant Pets, 4B
In this issue Opposing viewpoints: NFL, 1B
programme.” As North Korea has taken to the testing grounds, President Trump has taken to Twitter, expressing that the U.S. is prepared to use “devastating” military action if necessary, according to CNN. Last Monday, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho claimed U.S. President Trump had “declared war” on his country in response to his inflammatory tweets. The same day, the White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders responded, stating that the suggestion was “absurd.” This war of words between North Korea and the U.N. could be pushing the region closer to the brink of an accidental conflict, but both countries are still determined to avoid conflict at all costs, according to CNN. SEE NORTH KOREA, PAGE 2A
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