DONALD TRUMP LOSES IOWA On Monday night, it was announced that Texas senator, Ted Cruz beat out Donald Trump in Iowa polls. The results for the Republican Party show that Cruz has 27.6 per cent of the vote, Trump has 24.3 per cent, and Marco Rubio coming in with 23.1 per cent. As for the democratic race, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton practically tie with Sanders … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Wednesday, February 3, 2016
[RECAP] News Unplugged – Monday, January 25
IOC ACCOMODATES TRANSGENDER ATHLETES On Sunday, International Olympic Committee officials announced that they have changed their policy to further allow for transgender involvement in Olympic sports. Since 2003, athletes that identified as transgender were required to have sexual reassignment surgery and a minimum of two years of hormone therapy in order to qualify for … [Read more...] about [RECAP] News Unplugged – Monday, January 25
News Unplugged – Mon. Jan. 18
BURKINA FASO TERROR ATTACKS 28 people were killed and 56 injured last Friday night, after Islamic terrorist attacks in Burkina’s Faso’s capital city. The mass shootings took place at the Splendid Hotel, as well as nearby Cappuccino Café. Among the deaths from this appalling attack include a family of 6, who were visiting from Quebec on a humanitarian trip to … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Mon. Jan. 18
News Unplugged – Mon. January 11
DAVID BOWIE DIES AT AGE 69 Early Monday morning, iconic British musician, actor, and pop culture figure, David Bowie passed away at the age of 69. After a courageous 18-month battle with cancer, Bowie was said to have died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. For the last four decades, Bowie has forever changed the music scene, with songs such as Space Oddity, … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Mon. January 11
News Unplugged – Friday, Dec. 4
Gun Control Measures in the United States In response to the appalling San Bernardino mass shootings that took place last Wednesday, Democratic candidates have come out to support pro gun control measures in the US. Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders issued a statement calling for stricter provisions to be placed on gun ownership, including a ban on assault weapons, … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Friday, Dec. 4