The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. This Thursday, a referendum will be held in the United Kingdom over whether to leave the European Union. The EU is a political and economic partnership that includes 28 […]
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Gun controversy delays justice for victims, sidelines attempts at action
182 mass shootings in less than six months.
Ten things to know for the week: June 13
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. A letter penned by the sexual assault victim of Stanford student Brock Turner went viral this week. The letter criticized Turner’s 6-month sentence, made out of fear […]
Ten things to know for the week: June 6
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Over this past weekend, about 5,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Los Angeles county while hundreds of firefighters try to tame a fire started around 4 […]
Ten things to know for the week: May 16
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. The Brazilian Senate voted to begin the impeachment trial of President Dilma Rousseff. They accuse Rousseff of breaking budget laws. The chamber of deputies already voted to […]
Ten things to know for the week: May 9
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Last week marked the beginning of AP tests, exams measuring student achievement in their advanced courses. Testing will continue through this week. 2. Puerto Rico failed to […]
Ten things to know for the week: February 29
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Over the last week, ISIS began a push deeper into Africa, in some places doubling ranks. US intelligence agencies warn of an increasing threat to countries that […]
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death raises concerns about impending cases, Senate confirmation
With the unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, politics have become even crazier, if that is even possible.
Ten things to know for the week: January 25
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. President Obama recently declared a state of emergency for the city of Flint, Michigan. The residents of the town have finally gained national attention after complaining about tap […]
Meet the 2016 Presidential Candidates: Mike Huckabee
Week 9 of “Meet Your Presidential Candidates” features Mike Huckabee, a theologist-turned-radio-show-host-turned-governor-turned-presidential-candidate.