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New York you’ll find everything you need to know as well as our recommendations for things to do on the High Line including where to grab a bite and things to do nearby The High Line runs from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea Take the 1 or C train to 23rd Street and walk up to Tenth Avenue Walking the 1.45-mile stretch takes about 30 minutes if you don't stop to gaze at cool outdoor artwork or the view Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us (This story was updated to clarify the process by which the school district investigated one alleged victim's complaint.) The girl's voice cracked and tears ran down her cheeks as she stood in the Westlake High School quad and told a few hundred of her classmates about being pressured and coerced into sex You don't understand what I'm going through." For most of fourth period and into lunch on May 2 one student after another took the microphone and shared stories of sexual harassment They cheered the speakers and held signs that said hundreds of students walked out of class at noon a few dozen students and parents demonstrated just off campus The students who spoke at the campus protests and at the board meetings say their campus is rife with harassment a few students said boys at the school will often make comments like "consent is so last year," or "consent is so 2020," and multiple girls said boys have taken photos of them under their desks and has heard boys talk about "how easy a girl would be to rape Seeing hundreds of students walk out of class to protest this type of behavior was "really impactful," she said during the second demonstration It seemed like it was more than half of the school was there," she said "It was eye-opening for a lot of kids who are standing up." The students say school administrators have not taken their complaints of sexism and harassment seriously They also say that reports of sexual assault are not treated with the proper care and have not resulted in any consequences for the accused students District officials would not comment on specific incidents or allegations but they said they have acted appropriately and followed state and federal laws when addressing all complaints of student misconduct Principal Jason Branham said the school "is dedicated to transparency and cultivating safe spaces for all students to learn." "Please know that we take every reported safety incident/concern seriously and we continue to follow all protocols and procedures outlined by state law federal law and education code," Branham's email says administrators and elected board members say they were surprised by the discontent at Westlake High The district surveys its high school students annually and sexual harassment and abuse were not among the top concerns of Westlake High students in this year's survey Conejo Unified's assistant superintendent of instructional and student services Loo said he also hasn't seen any uptick in formal complaints or student discipline in those areas the president of the Conejo Valley Unified School District board said she was taken aback by the comments made to the board during its April meetings "I'm not going to lie and say it was easy to hear those things," Powell said "We're here for the kids and we want them to feel supported and know they are in a safe place every time they walk onto a school campus the Conejo Unified board will hear a presentation from Loo and an attorney for the district on Title IX the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools and how the district responds to complaints about harassment and non-discriminatory educational experience." The resolution calls for the district to solicit more community input and student input and to undertake new efforts to educate students about sexual misconduct and how to prevent and respond to it the board will review the district's progress on the matter and consider additional measures Powell asked the students and parents who spoke to meet with district officials about their concerns Loo said the district made contact with most of them the next day "We want to have two-way dialogue with the folks who have come forward," he said Part of our responsibilities as a school district is to listen to our students and respond appropriately." There have been three formal complaints of sexual assault or harassment at Westlake High since the current school year began last August Two were filed under the state of California's "Uniform Complaints" procedure The students who filed two of those complaints attended one of the protests on May 2 and spoke with The Star about their experiences The Star does not identify victims of sexual assault or harassment one current Westlake High student and one former student said they were sexually assaulted by the same boy Both said they reported the incidents to school administrators and did not feel that they were treated with respect and sensitivity They also spoke to a school resource officer — a Ventura County sheriff's deputy assigned to the schools — but neither girl has pursued a criminal investigation I just didn't want him to go to my school anymore," said one of the girls and said she was sexually assaulted on campus She said she told "a trusted adult" who works at the school about it early in her senior year "I struggled for a while with fragmented memories about it," she said and she said the principal conducted the initial investigation She said the experience was "horrible." He was "cold unempathetic and not respectful" and seemed like he just wanted the matter to go away She said the district did not take any action against the boy The appeal will be heard by an outside attorney who specializes in Title IX cases "It's really upsetting to me that I've lost my whole senior year to this," the girl said She did not speak during the walkout and demonstration but said she felt "incredibly empowered" knowing that her story helped motivate so many others to speak out "My first thought was that I'm not alone." a sophomore who left Westlake High and is now enrolled in a private school also reported a sexual assault by the same boy when she was a freshman and he was a junior The school also took no action based on her report She said her new school doesn't have anything like the climate of sexism harassment and male entitlement that she found in her year at Westlake High "Guys had a lot of expectations of what girls should do on a first date and the guys talked to girls so inappropriately," she said "I think the boys have seen that they can get away with it." Both girls were not happy with the experiences they had speaking with the sheriff's deputies who serve as school resource officers a commander with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office who is the chief of police for the city of Thousand Oaks said he has reviewed body camera footage of those interviews and concluded that the school resource officers acted appropriately gets specialized training" in how to deal with sexual assault reports They get the best training and the most training of any of our detectives." Paris said people sometimes feel that if they tell police they were a victim of a crime and no arrest is made "I can interview a girl and completely believe her story and interview a boy and know he's lying Paris said sexual assault is the most underreported type of crime But teachers and school officials are legally required to tell law enforcement and child welfare officers whenever they learn of suspected sexual abuse and Paris said his officers investigate every report as best they can Paris said he thinks law enforcement officers are the right people to investigate sexual assaults and other crimes They have powers that school officials don't have to obtain search warrants and gather evidence "If we become aware of an allegation of a crime we’re going to try to interview that person" who says they were victimized so we’re stuck sometimes with that scenario." Tony Biasotti is an investigative and watchdog reporter for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at tbiasotti@vcstar.com This story was made possible by a grant from the Ventura County Community Foundation's Fund to Support Local Journalism NATICK — A group of about 20 Natick High School students walked out of school on Wednesday, April 30, in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War the students walked outside the high school on West Street and across the street the release of all hostages taken by Hamas and the establishment of a two-state solution Students also made clear that they opposed any form of antisemitism "We're protesting the genocide happening in Gaza," Hatcher Cheeseman-Meyer told the Daily News during the walkout He said the walkout's goal was to raise awareness of Palestinians killed over the course of the conflict said he was "standing in solidarity against the genocide." Wiest wearing a "Make Israel Palestine Again" hat said that while he doesn't think the walkout will accomplish much Pleads not guilty: Framingham man charged in shooting at pro-Israel rally in Newton On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and taking more than 200 people hostage. In response, Israel declared a war aimed at eradicating the group. Over the course of the fighting, USA TODAY reported that more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed citing the Hamas-controlled health ministry School says walkout was not organized by staffThis isn't the first time Natick students have walked out over controversial issues. In June 2022, students walked out in support of gun law reform about a week after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde Corrie Kerr, director of communications for Natick Public Schools shared a statement that the district emailed to parents and guardians administrators said that as they balance students' free expression they recognized concerns some may have about how it could affect their school day Earlier: Students in Natick, Framingham stage walkouts against gun violence in the wake of Uvalde "In order to facilitate a non-disruptive school environment, we have told the students that if they choose to gather, they need to do so off campus under appropriate supervision," the email reads. "Further, in accordance with our past practice, any time we are aware of student gatherings off campus, we notify our partners at the Natick Police Department who are working with us to support our young people." The message went on to state that in accordance with the student handbook the school does not condone students missing school without appropriate documentation "We have been in contact with the student organizers and made them aware that missing class will have the typical attendance-related consequences," the email continues "We have also communicated with our staff to proceed with our regular school day as scheduled." bullying or retaliation should be reported immediately the email concludes: "Our goal is to support all students respected and heard in our school community." or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading Six-day (Tuesday through Sunday) print subscribers of the Watertown Daily Times are eligible for full access to NNY360 If you have an existing six-day print subscription to the Watertown Daily Times please make sure your email address on file matches your NNY360 account email You can sign up or manage your print subscription using the options below Start your digital-only membership today and not only receive full access to our premier news website NNY360.com but also to the NNY360 mobile app no promotional deals were found matching that code Light rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight BEAVER FALLS — Brit Dicob hit a ground-rule double scoring Kade Schneider as the Beaver River baseball team delivered a 6-5 walk-off victory against Bishop Ludden on Saturday to win a nonleague game drove in two runs and scored two runs for the Beavers Winning pitcher Karter Kloster singled twice and drove in a run for Beaver River and Matthew Moore singled and knocked in a run Beaver River struck for five runs in the bottom of the third to seize the lead but Bishop Ludden (8-4) answered by scoring five runs in the fourth to tie the game Kloster pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings to record the win Beavers starter Carter Rice yielded five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six Nick Brady doubled and drove in two runs for the Gaelic Knights and Thomas Cervantes singled twice and knocked in a run New Hartford (5-2) scored seven runs over the first three innings and then held off South Jefferson to win a nonleague game in New Hartford and David Lohrmann singled and drove in a pair of runs for South Jefferson (3-6) and Nico Spaziani scored seven goals and assisted on another to propel the Cyclones past the Red Raiders to win a Frontier League game in Lowville Goalie Parker Andiorio made 14 saves to register the win for Watertown Kage Loftus tallied two goals and two assists Trey Urf scored a pair of goals for the Cyclones Owen Marcolini scored four goals to pace Lowville and Will Vokey contributed a pair of goals Goalie Charlie Vonwal finished with 14 saves for the Red Raiders Luke Dupee scored three goals and assisted on four others as the Lions outlasted the Black Knights to prevail in a nonleague game played in Tully Goalie Dash Pauly made 13 saves to secure the win for General Brown (4-5) Cam Thomas supplied three goals and an assist for the Lions Dom Wisner generated three goals and Dawson Foley tallied a goal and an assist Daniel Garback scored three goals to lead Tully (3-7) Louis Bennett contributed a goal and an assist and goalie Evan Drake finished with nine saves With the score tied at 7-7 through the third quarter including two assists as the Vikings edged the Golden Knights to win a nonleague game in Holland Patent Colin Huizanga supplied three goals and goalie Colton Lindsay made 18 saves to register the win for Thousand Islands (4-4) Luca Beattie contributed two goals and an assist for the Vikings against Holland Patent (0-7) Donovan Chaney scored four goals and assisted on another and Adrian Sweeney provided three goals and two assists to pace the Northstars to victory against the Spartans in a nonleague game in Adams Quinn Empey contributed three goals and one assist for Cicero-North Syracuse (8-2) Jake Putman tallied a goal and three assists and Blake Fefee chipped in with two goals and an assist Chase Bickle contributed a goal and two assists for South Jefferson (4-5) and goalie Alex Florkey made 17 saves The Lancers (9-1) defeated the Wolves to win a nonleague game played at LaFayette Zachary McMahon scored a pair of goals for Indian River (4-6) and goalie Aaron Russell made 15 saves Sophia Nesci scored three goals and assisted on three others and Gabrielle Putman supplied three goals and two assists and won four draw controls as the Northstars downed the Spartans to win a nonleague game in Adams Natalie Wilson contributed two goals and an assist and goalie Jillian Howell made eight saves to secure the win for C-NS (10-1) Alianna West and Lydia Tremont each tallied two goals and Chloe Elmer won nine draw controls for South Jefferson (7-1) Goalie Emma Vespa finished with five saves for the Spartans The Little Red of Section 4 defeated the Wolves in a nonleague game in Ithaca Brylee Amato scored three goals and assisted on another for Indian River (4-6) and goalie Cora Russell finished with 15 saves against Ithaca (10-1) Watertown won the boys team title at the Ed Wadas Memorial Co-Ed Invitational at Whitesboro High School on Friday The Cyclones’ 400 relay squad of Pablo Maya Su’a Lucas DunMoodie and Justin Draught prevailed in the event to lead the way Ademola-Sadipe also won the high jump and long jump events for Watertown Carthage’s Luke Waterhouse won the pole vault and South Jefferson’s Macon Kingsley won the shot put event while South Lewis’ MacCoy Maciejko won the 3,200 race Lowville placed third as a team and South Jefferson finished fourth Maya Laribee won the discus competition and Anya Rush prevailed in the long jump Lillian Cota won the 400-meter dash and Ellie Roberts prevailed in the 1,500 run Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: (KATV) — Cabot High School's Hope Squad is inviting the community to lace up their sneakers and join a walk to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month the walk scheduled for this Saturday coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month It aims to unite the community in support of those struggling with mental health issues recognized as a student organization by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in 2019 has been instrumental in fostering peer support and breaking down social stigmas "We were the first high school to be recognized as a student organization," said a representative from the Hope Squad our school district brought in something called Hope Squad which kind of changed a little bit of the structure of the group but we still are maintaining the same goal in efforts going forward." Students involved in the Hope Squad participate in various activities and outreach programs at local middle schools "Getting to go out to places and talk to these students really helps to break social stigmas that we have," said Ryan "We want to break those stigmas so students who are scared to speak to counselors have those opportunities." "We're just really trying to push it out there just trying to get everyone in our community and even sometimes out of our community "Just trying to show that we're united as a community and even potentially as a state just to support our peers and other people." The event will kick off with registration at 11 a.m. starting at the Panther Wall near the arena and looping around Junior High North and Freshman Academy Speaker of the House Brian Evans will be present to show his support for the initiative The Hope Squad's mission is to spread peer support across the state as teens often prefer talking to their peers rather than adults and they're not just reaching out to kids that are at risk they're teaching their peers how to identify those risks," said a Hope Squad member Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor and funding has sparked concerns over equity and the future of school choice They’re just 2 miles apart — Napa High and Vintage High — the only two traditional public high schools in the city Both are part of Napa Valley Unified School District One school has become increasingly low-income and majority Latino The other just sent its choir to Carnegie Hall Under the district’s open enrollment policy families are voting with their feet — and the impact is visible in ways both subtle and stark Picture this: It’s the night of the Big Game Vintage High has a full freshman squad — suited up standing by through the entire junior varsity game Napa High scrapes together just enough freshmen to field a junior varsity team “The difference was astronomical and it felt like a kick in the chest,” said a Napa High parent of three student-athletes recalling the game during a school board meeting two months later “It seems the well-being of our youth depends on the school that they attend.” Even as Napa High boasts unique strengths — including the only International Spanish Academy high school program in Northern California and the district’s flagship Advancement Via Individual Determination college readiness initiative — supporters worry those offerings The socioeconomic divide between Napa High and Vintage High has deepened significantly over the past decade — reshaping not just test scores extracurricular opportunities and the basic resources available on each campus More than 75% of Napa High’s students are now classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged, up from 51% in 2014-15. That rise — measured as students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch — made the city’s more than 125-year-old “flagship high school” eligible for federal Title I funding For the 2024-25 school year a family of four with an annual income of $40,560 or less qualifies for free meals; those earning up to $57,720 are eligible for reduced-price meals the shift has been less dramatic: The share of low-income students has grown from 44% to 59% over the same period Napa High’s student body is nearly 77% Latino and just under 20% white those numbers are 54% Latino and 40% white English learners make up twice the share of students at Napa High compared to Vintage the percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students has jumped from about 45% a decade ago to 64% today But the divide between its two largest high schools has grown more sharply The past 10 years have marked a clear trend toward population sorting — one that mirrors housing availability and affordability in the neighborhoods each school serves Napa is a diverse city of about 80,000 people with 51% of its population white and about 40% Hispanic More than 55% of households own their home; the rest are renters Napa’s public schools largely reflect the neighborhoods around them The biggest factor in why one school has more low-income students than another is the availability of affordable housing nearby The growing socioeconomic divide between Napa High and Vintage High hasn’t just changed who attends the school — it’s altering both student performance and opportunity 55% of Vintage students met or exceeded state standards in English the gap was nearly identical: 22% of Vintage students met the benchmark the two schools have traded places academically — with Napa occasionally outperforming Vintage But never in the past 10 years have both English and math scores shown such a wide gap Vintage’s varsity football team ranked 262nd in California this year Napa High’s team ranked 784th — more than 500 spots lower Vintage ranked 711th out of 1,359 schools statewide the gap was even wider: Vintage placed 294th; Napa trailed by over 800 ranks The scandal left the roster diminished and athletes shaken Napa High’s girls basketball team also outperformed Vintage Vintage led then too — but the gap has since doubled said he’s watched the school’s music program shrink during his four years he performed in Palm Springs and joined elementary school tours the music boosters couldn’t even afford bus travel for those local concerts “It’s really sad because those were great experiences,” he said Vintage’s choir recently performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City — a trip funded in part by parents and the school’s booster club But greater disposable income doesn’t hurt At the December school board meeting They said parent fundraisers at Vintage earn twice as much as those at Napa They pointed to Vintage sports teams’ dominance over Napa’s And they said this resource and achievement imbalance is further resulting in Napa High losing athletes band members and dual-language immersion students to Vintage Napa High: 76.4% (up from 51.4% in 2014-15) Vintage High: 59% (up from 44.4% in 2014-15) Districtwide (NVUSD): 63.9% (up from 44.9% a decade ago) Defined as students eligible for free or reduced-price meals English Learners: 24.2% at Napa High / 12.5% at Vintage Napa Valley Unified School District enrollment has dropped by nearly 1,000 students (5%) over the past five years a parent-led nonprofit that supports the school’s sports program said in a written statement to The Press Democrat that part of the problem is the district’s open enrollment policy which allows students to request a transfer to any school in the district said the policy helps balance enrollment across campuses and “maximize efficient use of facilities and resources.” With enrollment declining districtwide — down nearly 1,000 students over the past five years — more seats are now available for transfers most families who request transfers to another school within the district are granted them school districts control their own open enrollment policies According to the California Education Code parents can request a school other than their assigned one and districts must honor that preference if the chosen school has space When a school receives more applications than it can accommodate the selection process must be random and unbiased — and cannot consider a student’s athletic or academic ability Districts also retain the authority to “maintain appropriate racial and ethnic balances” among schools “Data shows that when advantaged parents are given the choice to select a school they follow the advice of other advantaged parents without critically evaluating school quality,” the booster board said “We believe this is the case with Napa High School.” say transfer numbers don’t show a significant imbalance the issue is expected to resurface at a May school board meeting According to UC Berkeley education expert Bruce Fuller the Napa situation is part of a broader pattern playing out in districts across the country “Students who go to school with middle-class kids do better than kids who are concentrated in schools with low-income peers,” he said National research backs that up Studies show that school segregation — economic and racial — correlates strongly with achievement gaps lower teacher turnover and better student well-being The state’s own Quality Schooling Framework echoes that idea emphasizing the need for equity within and between schools Meanwhile, a 2024 report shows that racial and economic segregation among U.S schools has grown steadily over the last three decades even as school choice policies have expanded Fuller outlined several strategies school districts can use to counteract economic segregation One is eliminating school boundary zones entirely Another is developing magnet programs— specialized academic tracks in areas like career pathways STEAM or the arts — designed to attract students from across the district including families who might not otherwise consider a lower-income school Some districts also practice “managed choice,” balancing parent preferences with integration goals district leaders say they’re still analyzing the issue “We have students with amazing potential here at Napa schools,” she said “My job is not to sit around and complain because one cohort is less wealthy than the other Mine is to get moving and improve circumstances for everybody.” That’s the fear voiced by parents and staff at Napa High — that without greater investment in students who need it most the district stands to lose not just talent but the equity and shared spirit that once defined its proud cross-town rivalry You can reach Tarini Mehta at 707-521-5337 or tarini.mehta@pressdemocrat.com The seasonal Art Walk returns to historic downtown High Springs on Saturday and will feature 15-20 local artists and makers displaying and selling their work along the sidewalks of downtown Visitors can explore the town’s eclectic restaurants and shops which will offer specials and sales throughout the event This month’s featured artist is Debra Ridgdill of Potz Pottery who will be located in front of Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies Her work is available at Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies and Unique Notions but pavement-pounding journalism is not free Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies will also host two featured artists inside the gallery: For more information about the event, visit Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies or follow updates from downtown High Springs merchants Join your neighbors who make this work possible – The Tennessee High Vikings have played some doozies during the 2025 baseball season This month alone there’s been a 10-9 walk-off win over Hazard (Kentucky) in which THS scored four times in the bottom of the seventh after giving up six runs in the top of the inning a 13-10 triumph over Smoky Mountain (North Carolina) that featured an 11-run sixth inning by the Bristolians a 10-inning victory at Unicoi County and a nine-inning decision against Wise County Central The Vikings took part in another April nail-biter on Monday night The rare walk-off pickoff is how a 2-1 Upper Lakes Conference triumph over archrival Sullivan East at Tod Houston Field ended as THS pitcher Brodie Meyers caught an unsuspecting East baserunner wandering too far off third base in a bizarre ending to the final regular season game for both teams After Aldair Ortiz advanced to third base on Peyton Lingerfelt’s two-out single to put runners on the corners in the top of the seventh inning the Vikings opted for the pickoff play at the suggestion of longtime assistant coach Adam Cross “We called it from the dugout,” said Tennessee High coach Preston Roberts “Coach Cross saw an opening and credit to Brodie to have the wits about him to execute it.” Tennessee High's Brodie Meyers picks off the Sullivan East baserunner in a 2-1 victory on April 28 in the regular-season finale for both clubs Meyers had a 1-2 count on Sullivan East batter Luke Blevins when he got the signal for the game-ending play “I did a double take at first since there were two strikes on the batter,” Meyers said Meyers unleashed a perfect throw to third baseman Rylan Lambert who broke for the bag as Ortiz froze Lambert got Ortiz in a rundown and flipped the ball to catcher Gabe Altizer who applied the tag as he chased the runner back to third base The final tune-up for the playoffs felt like a postseason contest with excellent pitching key defensive plays and an unforgettable ending Luke Blevins threw five strong innings for East while five pitchers got work on the mound for Tennessee High and teamed for six-hitter 9-3) scored both their runs in the second inning as Hudson Pender scored on Lambert’s RBI single and Lambert later crossed the plate when Colton Cross collected a sacrifice fly East got on the board in the sixth when Zach Johnson scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Josh Misitano pitching ruled the day and using a quintet of hurlers was the plan coming in for the Vikings Gage Graziano began the season as the team’s ace but didn’t pitch for several weeks due to arm discomfort Monday marked just his second outing since March and he was on target but the plan was to get the other guys work,” Roberts said Since Graziano hasn’t pitched against most of the teams in the Upper Lakes Conference this spring he could be a secret weapon in the playoffs “There aren’t a lot of teams that have seen him Russell Blevins and Meyers got action on the bump and combined for 14 strikeouts with just one walk The game-winning pickoff play also wasn’t the only blunder on the bases for East as Misitano was thrown out a home plate trying to score in the fourth on a throw from Blevins in center field “We had struck out 10 times up to that point and I said if we get a hit I’m sending him,” said Sullivan East coach Mike Breuninger Lingerfelt finished with two hits for East The Patriots had been pummeled 15-1 and 7-0 by THS in the previous two meetings “We were in the ballgame the whole way,” Breuninger said I thought out pitching did a great job and we kept them off balance It was the final regular-season game in the 21-season coaching career of Breuninger who is retiring when the campaign concludes 0-12) play David Crockett in the play-in game of the TSSAA District 1-AAA tournament on Wednesday at East Tennessee State University’s Thomas Stadium “I know it sounds maybe strange because we went 0-12 in conference but we were in 10 of the 12 conference games,” Breuninger said 3 Unicoi County on Thursday in the district tourney The Vikings have beaten the Blue Devils 9-4 “We’re going to see their best and it’s going to be competitive,” Roberts said "In the postseason it’s about how much fight you have Our guys are focused and engaged and ready to make that run in the postseason.” The Vikings now have an 8-4 record this season in games decided by three runs or less “We just need to put together our best stuff and I think we’re a really good team when we do that.”   Email notifications are only sent once a day Council’s Ella Rasnake finished third in the girls 800-meter run at last year’s Virginia High School League Class 1 state track and field cham… The Twin Springs Titans triumphed in a Cumberland District softball classic on Tuesday nine-inning win over the Eastside Spart… Burton senior Jordan Mooney tossed a two-hit shutout and struck out 15 as the Raiders recorded a 2-0 win over the visiting Eastside Spart… – With his trusty 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and its high-mileage odometer in the shop Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Game Recap: Baseball | 3/25/2025 11:11:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here you need a break from the hustle and bustle and leaving the city isn't always possible the solution is one of Manhattan's public parks The High Line, a park that stretches between the Meatpacking District and Hudson Yards neighborhoods, was founded in 1999 but didn't open to the public until 2009, according to its website The 1.5-mile-long trail was built from a former elevated railroad track that operated between 1934 and 1980 and is now a well-maintained walking path for locals and tourists alike it was extended to 30th Street and then again to the Rail Yards in 2014 called the "Spur," located in Hudson Yards I tend to walk the trail a few times a year and stopped by again this month while staying at the nearby Equinox Hotel Here's what it's like to walk the whole path from start to finish Source: The High Line (KBAK/KBFX) — Students from several high schools once again walked out of class Monday morning and went to downtown Bakersfield to protest the recent ICE raids and DOGE The first time students protested was on February 12. SEE ALSO: Kern County high school students walk out of class to protest over immigration policies Students were seen around noon in front of the Kern County Courthouse voicing their opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and DOGE The courthouse appeared to be prepared for the demonstration as signs and barriers were up Signs indicated the area of “Free Expression Zone” as well as entrances to the building Thanks for visiting Former students take part in the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday The memory walk invited LHS alumni to tour the current campus prior to the opening of the new facility for the 2025-26 school year Formers students walk the halls of Lafayette High School during the Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Former students pose for photos with the mascot at Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Attendees view the new construction during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Former students arrive for the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Past students fill the lobby for the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday The Lion Jazz Ensemble performs during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday walks the hallways during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday poses for a photo in front of the sign during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday visits with secretary Danielle Comeaux during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Retired history teacher Francis Dupuis walks the office at Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Former students pose in front of the sign during a Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday A photo of a previous basketball team is looked over during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Schwanna Jolivette poses for a photo with the lion mascot during the Lafayette High School Alumni Memory Walk on Wednesday Lafayette High alum Thomas Beasley stood in the middle of his former band room music stands and piles of old sheet music that will soon be demolished in favor of sleek new facilities at the newly constructed Lafayette High School campus "It doesn't look anything like when I was here," Beasley said there was no air conditioning when I was here and all that wall where those trophies are were windows that cranked open "I got to experience the place basically brand new Beasley graduated in 1963 from what was then Lafayette Parish's newest high school building was built in 1952 and serves around 1,800 students including students in the LPSS health and language immersion magnet academies a three-story structure that will be able to accommodate around 2,300 students will open this fall as demolition continues through the rest of the campus The upgraded facilities will feature more than 52 classrooms and labs a 600-seat concert hall and other amenities Lafayette High hosted an alumni memory walk Wednesday to give generations of LHS grads one last opportunity to roam the hallways and classrooms of their school days Former students clustered in every corner of campus greeting one another and waving down old teachers in what felt like a multi-generational class reunion — with thousands of people holding their memories at LHS in common "This feels absolutely phenomenal," said principal Layne Edelman who left Acadiana High for the top post at LHS at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year open up the new building and talk to so many alumni — we've got such a rich history of people that have come through here and love this school and wanted to see it one last time."  walked the halls with two of his young sons as a steady stream of former classmates stopped to share laughs and hugs pointing out special sites like the auditorium to his children As a 2006 grad, the center of my high school memories took place around the band room, where I was a four-year member of the Mighty Lion marching band under the direction of Scotty Walker, who was inducted into the Louisiana Music Educators Hall of Fame in 2019 and the new campus will celebrate his impact with the Scotty Walker Performing Arts Hall in honor of the 27 years Walker spent building the school's celebrated music program greeting former students and colleagues as they flowed through the space "This was a magical place for the people here But it was neat to be part of the process of designing the new building — they took a lot of input from us [the faculty] on what was important to us and there will be great memories when the new school is here." Email Joanna Brown at joanna.brown@theadvocate.com News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Almost 100 years to the day that Hahnville High School was officially dedicated retired workers and more for a celebration HHS will host A Walk Down Tiger Drive on March 27 from 5:30 p.m There will be tours of the campus held throughout the night and old yearbooks on display to leaf through teachers and administrators will be on hand to interact with attendees There will also be photo opportunities and Tigers memorabilia to illustrate the school’s rich history through the years While the school has done many traditional open houses this format is a first for the school – an open showcase of its past as well as the present Hahnville assistant principal Shawn Heiden said that it’s one of several ongoing planned events to commemorate the school’s centennial this year and that this one falls almost 100 years to the day that Hahnville High School was officially dedicated in ceremony “All of the records we’ve found indicate the school was dedicated on March 28 We’ll have tours led through the campus … folks who have graduated from Hahnville can come and see their old classroom cafeteria and gym look so different now than when they were here.”  Heiden said a goal of the event is to embrace and foster the pride so many have in being part of Hahnville High School “We want to bring those folks back to campus … we’re a community school and so many of our former graduates have children who are students here now When we see them come through for parent-teacher conferences we see their eyes light up with the pride they had in being students here,” Heiden said That sense of community is part of what makes HHS special that (sense of pride) can be a tougher sell,” Heiden said “There’s a pride and caring about something that’s bigger than yourself Our school is 100 years old and been part of the community for 100 years He added that it’s a great time in the school’s history to highlight accomplishments This page is available to subscribers. 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[…] So many knew Harry Lemmon as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, which he served upon for more than 20 years.   […] Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker called by many the “artistic crime of the [20th] century,” will be reprised this week at the Cathedral of St To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his completely unauthorized high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center Philippe Petit will traverse the nave of the massive church on a slender cable over the heads of spectators while his buddy Sting performs (his songs will include a world premiere inspired by Petit) The event—called “Towering!!”—consists of 19 scenes developed by Petit A short film by the director of “Man on Wire,” a documentary about Petit’s adventure Petit carried out his unthinkable exploit after months of clandestine planning He and seven accomplices figured out how to bypass security at the WTC and shoot a 131-foot-long steel cable across the chasm between the towers with a bow and arrow Onlookers were astonished to see a tiny figure a quarter-mile above — walking even kneeling and saluting them — for 45 minutes and ended up receiving a lifetime pass to the WTC Observation Deck Petit has walked the high wire before at the Gothic Revival cathedral (which, interestingly, is situated at one of Manhattan’s highest points). In 1980, after his initial (illicit) walk there, and subsequent arrest, he was named an artist-in-residence by the Very Rev. James Parks Morton. Petit, who retains that title, has said that the late Dean Morton “created a culture John’s] into this center for humanitarian rights and the arts.” If St. John’s seems like a strange place for a perilous stunt, Petit agrees. “A steel cable with a human being on it does not belong in a church,” he said in a recent interview It is an act of poetry and art that reflects what a living cathedral should be.” “Towering!!” will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 8. For ticket information, click – HERE John the Divine is located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at West 112th Street Proceeds benefit its community programs and the preservation of Petit’s archives Subscribe to West Side Rag’s FREE email newsletter here Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. I still feel sick to my stomach whenever I recall watching him walk across the Twin Towers on that wire I saw him explain how he did it on 60 Minutes He’s an incredible athlete but my stomach can’t handle watching him For those who are interested in the original feat at St. John the Divine, here’s a piece from a while back: https://www.w102-103blockassn.org/blog/throwback-thursday-bloomingdale-edition9491897 “Man on Wire”–it is extremely good Petit’s WTC feat is almost too incredible to be believed charisma and determination jump off the screen I would never have thought I would be deeply moved by a wirewalker John the Devine is charging tourists just to enter too Like a walk in the park for the 75-year-young https://www.cbsnews.com/video/philippe-petit-on-his-twin-towers-walk-50-years-later/ © 2025 West Side Rag | All rights reserved © 2025 West Side Rag | All rights reserved SALT LAKE CITY — Over one hundred students at West High School in Salt Lake City held a walkout Friday to support their former principal and to raise awareness over what they call a sense of fear about safety within the hallways The Salt Lake City School District placed Principal Jared Wright on leave last week students gathered at the front of the school listening to speakers and chanting "justice for Jared." Those involved in the lockout say they're scared for their safety at West High and want answers for Wright's departure "Students are just confused," said student body president Asher Lucas and a lot of people start spreading rumors I'm assuming they're scared for their jobs Lucas added that students feel even less safe on campus following Wright's removal Video below shows West High student walkout to protest safety "There's just a sense of fear at West High School because no one knows what's going on and this is at a time amidst a school safety crisis at our school," he said The school feels like a prison because of the metal detectors." the district released a statement that denied Wright's removal had anything to do with concerns he may have had about safety at the school "While we cannot discuss details surrounding personnel matters," the statement read "we want to dispel any misinformation related to this topic and state clearly that the two are unrelated." Student Body President Asher Lucas shares what makes West High so scary for students: and we got really lucky that day," said teacher Holly Reynolds last month with getting lucky anymore because we're worried that there's going to be a time where we don't get lucky." Teachers share their safety concerns at West High School below: students expressed how they simply want answers about the district's plans to keep them safe and what happened to their former principal "I want to understand the truth because there's just no way that they would not release it," said student Eli Jergensen The district said it is working with school administrators to address student and faculty safety concerns "We take the safety of our West High School community – and of all our school communities – very seriously," the district's statement continued "We are fully in support of our employees bringing forward their safety concerns as we all share the same goal of having our students and employees learn and work in the safest environments possible." Sting helps French highwire artist Philippe Petit commemorate 50th anniversary of his tightrope walk between the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers with a new performance at the Cathedral of St Philippe Petit walks a tightrope inside the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine to mark the 50th anniversary of his World Trade Center Twin Towers high-wire walk Philippe Petit lies on a tightrope inside the Cathedral Church of St Sting performs in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Philippe Petit’s World Trade Center Twin Towers high-wire walk at the Cathedral Church of St NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years after his iconic high-wire walk between the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center Philippe Petit recreated the death-defying stunt with a performance about 7 miles north of the trade center at the Cathedral of St sought to celebrate the “glorious days of the twin towers” rather than focus on their tragic end in a terrorist attack on Sept “I don’t have to remind people of the doomed day,” Petit told The Associated Press after Wednesday’s performance Petit said he aimed to honor both his remarkable feat and the legacy of the towers “It adds a certain significance when you discuss a legend or a piece of history even when the object of that history is no longer present Sting took the stage to perform “Fragile.” Later Petit donned a sequined gold tunic while “Fields of Gold” played in the background Petit harnessed the stunning visual and acoustic splendor of the world’s largest Gothic cathedral to recreate the grandeur of his historic walk 1,300 feet (400 meters) above the ground the production featured a series of short scenes that brought his 1974 feat to life Petit was arrested after crossing the towers and depicts that in the performance which continues for a second night on Thursday while reflecting on the success of the Oscar-winning documentary “Man on Wire,” which chronicled his famous walk Petit admitted that he handled success poorly including distancing himself from his friends “I was really bad to my best friend Jean-Louis Blondeau who has been the mastermind more than me on this adventure,” Petit said Petit received a proclamation from the office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams designating the day as Philippe Petit Day Petit has been an artist in residence at St John the Divine for over 40 years and has performed 23 times to support the cathedral Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMYRTLE BEACH SC (WMBF) - Students in Horry County will soon get to show their creativity to the public The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance is partnering with Horry County Schools for the F1rst Friday ArtWalk on April 4 “This event marks an exciting step forward as we partner with the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance to celebrate the remarkable talents of our students,” HCS Superintendent Clifford Jones said “This collaboration not only highlights their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit but also strengthens our community bonds we are proud to showcase the bright future of Horry County Schools in the heart of Myrtle Beach.” This event will feature students from Carolina Forest High School The student exhibits and pop-up galleries will be at Nance Plaza Myrtle Beach High School’s NewWave Club will host an art show during the walk featuring small-scale artwork with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life and supporting human trafficking victims Students at the school are also hosting an animal adoption event at Nance Plaza Click here for more information. He incorporates testing into everyday tasks like showering with swim goggles and jumping rope while doing laundry We are testing this new version and will update this guide with our findings Insoles that you slip into your shoes aren’t a cure-all for such ailments And you don’t necessarily need custom insoles to find your fit offers a solid combination of support and cushion This sturdy insole is durable in most running conditions and works particularly well over long distances This formfitting insole has good ventilation and is designed with active runners in mind This firm insole provides ample arch support for people with slimmer heels This insole feels like it takes up a lot of space in a shoe but it provides a good mix of support and cushion even for runners who don’t have high arches This soft insole acts more like an additional cushion to provide an extra layer of comfort It’s an inexpensive model that’s better for casual use than for intense workouts Ignore marketingWe didn’t favor insoles with specialty branding like “Performance” or “Sport,” as experts we spoke with said that those are often meaningless terms Consider longevityInsoles should last from four to 12 months; ideally runners shouldn’t have to buy more than one pair during a shoe’s lifespan Prioritize comfortWe looked for insoles with solid cushioning and shock absorption They’re designed to reduce shockwaves up through the leg preventing wear on the legs and providing stability during exercise Finding the right size can be a bit tricky Overseas shipping costs add to the cost of buying online; some stateside specialty retailers carry these insoles in stores Their deep heel cup and high arch absorb shock during runs and stabilize the foot during runs and walks But you should expect these insoles to take a few wears before they feel broken in Our testers with low arches preferred them over slimmer designs and neutral insoles and they were comfortable for everyday use whether our testers were running or walking They showed wear quicker than other insoles we tested and they were the most expensive of the models we tried People with low arches might find that these don’t offer stable support Although this design is intended for people with high arches several testers with neutral or low arches also found these insoles to be comfortable and durable Staff writer Seth Berkman is an avid runner and is the author of our guides to running shoes and treadmills and he organized a panel of 11 other testers to compare models in various conditions from treadmills to roads and from casual walks to races We also relied on feedback from previous testing by Wirecutter contributor Jim McDannald Insoles can’t help you run faster. They can, however, make running and walking a more comfortable and supported experience, studies have shown Standing, walking, and running put a tremendous amount of wear and tear on your feet. Insoles are designed to reduce or distribute the impact on the striking foot and lower extremities to prevent injuries, as well as to protect the foot from landing stress, said Amol Bakre a running coach and physical therapist at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Insoles can be of help when you’re recovering from ailments such as shin splints Or they can simply stop your feet from sliding around in your shoes or provide an extra layer of cushioning to prevent blisters by redistributing pressure more evenly across your foot (Consult a medical professional if you experience persistent pain a point repeated by several experts we interviewed two-dimensional shape of the inside of the shoe to the three-dimensional shape of the foot senior director of vendor management at running retailer Fleet Feet Just because you have a low or high arch doesn’t mean you need an insole Applying excessive arch correction when it isn’t necessary has been shown to lead to increased risk of tendon overload and to cause weakness in the entire kinetic chain Different insole brands and models put their own spin on how they balance the amount of cushion and support referring to “Performance,” “Active,” and “Sport” cushioning in their names but many of the experts we spoke to put little stock in such advertising buzzwords “I think the different labels help the manufacturer more than the customer,” Bakre said Custom insoles are generally more expensive and usually best for extreme situations If you need just a little extra cushioning or support But if you’re regularly incurring running-related injuries and they negate some of the sizing issues we encountered with over-the-counter insoles “I like to compare it to eyeglasses—some people can go into the drugstore and buy their reading glasses from a shelf yet other people need eyeglasses that are prescription,” said Lori Weisenfeld We talked with foot-care professionals and assessed expert reviews to find insoles worthy of testing Fit: We chose insoles meant to support low arches We tested models that come in options to fit exact shoe sizes and those meant for a range of shoe sizes as well as insoles that you cut to fit your shoe (these are usually oversized insoles that come with a sizing guide and a tracing pattern with outlines of where to cut along the insole to fit your foot) Comfort: “One of the best ways to determine if an insole is for you is to test an insole in one shoe while wearing another shoe without an insole If it is more comfortable without the insole or the insole triggers discomfort we don’t recommend proceeding with that one,” said Victor Ornelas senior director of vendor management at Fleet Feet Podiatrist Michael Donato suggested looking for insoles with breathable materials that allow air circulation and prevent excessive moisture buildup which can not only create odor but also affect their lifespan Some people may have allergies or sensitivities to certain materials commonly used in insoles If you have known allergies or sensitivities it is important to check the composition of the insoles and to choose a suitable option or consult with a health-care professional for guidance We did not consider custom options. Though considerably more expensive—they start around $200 and can cost as much as $800—custom orthotics fabricated by licensed medical professionals are generally more durable and customizable than store-bought insoles Custom orthotics are made from higher-quality materials and the cost of the devices generally allows for the medical professional to repair or adjust them supportive insoles can feel firm or uncomfortable if you wear them too long or use them in vigorous activity It’s important to allow yourself a period of time to break them in gradually Most manufacturers suggest wearing your insoles for one to two hours for the first few days and then increasing by an hour or two subsequently until you’re wearing them for a full day from novice joggers to experienced marathoners and those testers noted whether an insole helped or hindered we spent 16 weeks walking and running in 14 different pairs (and have since continued with daily or near-daily Though they’re thinner than most supportive insoles they still provide ample cushioning and support They are sold in different shoe-size ranges (for example and some testers said it was difficult to find an accurate size These Enertor insoles create a soft landing when you’re striking your feet on the ground We also wore them during everyday use and weight-lifting exercises and we found them just as cushiony under those conditions Enertor claims that its insoles transmit force horizontally reducing shockwaves in your legs (whereas most insoles transmit force vertically yet they feel supportive; testers reported that their feet didn’t sink in The insoles easily slipped in and out of our testers’ shoes and showed no noticeable wear over four months of regular use Two testers with mild knee and hip problems said they had less pain during and after runs and long walks (4 to 5 miles) with these insoles Another tester who frequently gets blisters did not get any while wearing these Enertor insoles for over two months The company offers a 60-day return and exchange policy for insoles purchased from the company website including insoles that have been trimmed to fit Because these insoles are intended for neutral arches they may not provide the kind of support you want for running if you have low or high arches Shipping costs (about $30 for orders to the US under $130) make these insoles more expensive than most of our other picks It does so by aligning the foot with the ankle Deep heel cups can help your body support your weight and reduce pain and fatigue throughout your body This thicker insole model doesn’t cause shifting in a shoe and despite the range-based sizing (example We used these insoles on both short and long runs (including a half marathon) and we noticed that they provided the same comforting support throughout One tester who was getting a lot of blisters before trying insoles noticed immediate protection on their feet when using the Superfeet Run Support High Arch Superfeet offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on all insoles The Superfeet Run Support High Arch insoles are rigid and some of our testers heard squeaking when running with them these insoles are not ideal for people with neutral or low arches They normally run over $50, like our neutral insole pick from Enertor as it offers enough firmness to be responsive during runs yet its stiffness doesn’t make for an uncomfortable running experience These insoles have an extra layer to balance out a rigid design you might expect an insole to be confining but the Currex RunPro insoles have dual-layer cushioning that provides an extra level of comfort The perforated design also allows for better ventilation and a more breathable experience in comparison with other models we tested They’re soft … enough. The Currex Run Pro felt softer than the Superfeet low-arch model we tried but it was still firm enough to support us through runs The heel cup isn’t as deep as on high-arch models but the cup has extra cushioning that we liked They fit snugly. Like Superfeet insoles, these Currex insoles come in sizes that span a range of one and a half shoe sizes (for example, 7–8.5); despite that variability, all of our testers found that these insoles fit well in their shoes. You can trim them for more accurate sizing, and you can return them within 60 days even if you’ve cut them to fit Two of our testers noted that these insoles started to show some slight wear after about two months, just at the end of the 60-day return period The Currex RunPro insoles are not as firm as other models, which some runners may not like. If you prefer a firmer low-arch insole, Superfeet’s Run Support Low Arch insoles may fit the bill but keep in mind that they are slimmer than these Currex insoles including a male runner who noted enough support from the different-sized heel cup These insoles felt noticeably hard in shoes but our testers liked that stability and didn’t experience any discomfort despite the rigidity “I immediately noticed that there was a lot of arch support which felt great and felt sturdy when running,” one tester said Another runner with mild knee pain did not experience any flare-ups with these insoles—something they experienced when testing other models—and said these molded well to the shape of their feet But one tester with low arches reported that these insoles didn’t provide enough support for the shape of their foot We found that these insoles showed a normal amount of wear after four months of regular use. Superfeet offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee for insoles firm model that even testers without high arches found to be supportive Though cushioned insoles like this model are not designed to target lower-body ailments (as insoles made for high they can provide added comfort for walks or short runs We found that these Spenco insoles could absorb some shock but they are flat and don’t have a deep heel cup for extra support You can trim them to fit, and they feature antimicrobial material that is intended to reduce odor. They also come with a one-year warranty—the longest such coverage on any of the insoles we tested and other models during our testing was that they were a bit larger and fit fewer styles of shoes the company’s insoles are affordable and solidly constructed Though this Sof Sole model comes in three different arch heights they don’t provide much other than a little additional cushioning and odor protection One tester noted how their feet shifted a lot while wearing these This is not a brand to consider when you’re looking for a firm and while they initially felt sturdy and supportive in our shoes but some testers said that these insoles were too big or too small (they are sold in sizes that each span a range of one and a half shoe sizes Two testers who trimmed the insoles to fit better noted that their feet slipped around in their shoes more than before and though the task is easy enough thanks to a tracing tool that comes with the insoles one tester noted that the material seemed to wither around the edges soon after The So Soft model is intended more for walking and standing This article was edited by Tracy Vence and Kalee Thompson Lori Weisenfeld, sports podiatrist Amol Bakre, running coach and physical therapist at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Michael C. Donato, podiatrist at Rappahannock Foot & Ankle Specialists and president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Miguel Cunha, podiatrist and founder of Gotham Footcare Victor Ornelas, senior director of vendor management at Fleet Feet I’m particularly interested in gear designed for people trying new physical activities The Internet-famous Vivian Lou insoles promise to take the hurt out of wearing high heels We tested them and concluded they’re a shoe-mongous waste of money The Salomon Quest Gore-Tex boots (in men’s and women’s) are our top pick due to their solid traction We’ve found 7 pairs of rain boots that’ll do more than just keep your feet dry—they’ll match your style and environment no matter what you need Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice we’ll help you get it right (the first time) The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic following a… Continue reading A motorcycle rider died after he collided with the truck… Continue reading There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for… Continue reading The city of Sequim will begin to replace a water… Continue reading The United Way of Clallam County honored eight at its… Continue reading © 2025, Peninsula Daily News + Sound Publishing, Inc. + Black Press Media XA local high school student chants alongside students from various high schools at a gathering of hundreds who were protesting against the Trump administration’s recent deportation efforts and treatment of immigrants on Wed., Feb. 5, 2025 at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. (Eli Imadali for Chalkbeat) Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us plus curated news from other Colorado outlets Hundreds of Denver Public Schools students some carrying handmade signs and others with Mexican flags draped over their shoulders left school Wednesday and walked to the Colorado Capitol to join a massive protest against President Donald Trump Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided several apartment buildings in Denver and Aurora A Denver Public Schools spokesperson said five school buses had to be rerouted due to ICE activity at an apartment complex Matt Meyer teaches fourth grade at Denver Green School which is located about a mile from that apartment complex Meyer said he and another teacher drove to the complex Wednesday morning In the spot where the school bus would usually pick up dozens of Denver Green School students was a different bus that Meyer described as the kind that transports prisoners “That’s literally where our school bus should be.” About a third of the fourth grade wasn’t at school Wednesday some because they couldn’t board the school bus Other students at the school got picked up by their parents midday Denver Green School is one of several Denver schools that has in recent years enrolled many migrant students from Venezuela and other countries “Did they come to our apartment complex because we’re Hispanic?” Another student asked if ICE was going to his complex next and if his mom was safe “I didn’t know what to say except that your mom wants you here and you’re safe here,” Meyer said the school kept students inside for recess Wednesday’s protest at the Colorado Capitol was part of a nationwide movement that called for 50 protests in 50 states on one day. Similar protests occurred in states such as California, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Wisconsin, according to the Associated Press Support for immigrants and outcry against Trump’s immigration policies — including his promise of “mass deportations” — was a main focus of Colorado’s protest High school students carried signs with slogans such as “MAGA: Migrants Aren’t Going Anywhere” and “Proud hija of immigrants.” “This is our people,” an 11th grader named Alex said while waving one end of a Mexican flag to the honks of oncoming traffic on Lincoln Street Alex said he and several other students had come to the protest from far northeast Denver though he declined to give the name of his school Chalkbeat is only using students’ first names to protect their privacy “It’s messed up that they’re doing this to our community.” Chalkbeat Colorado is bringing thousands of subscribers the news on public schools and education policy that they need to start their day Sign up for our free newsletter to join them By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. You may also receive occasional messages from sponsors Students from North High School and nearby CEC Early College met at a park at 10 a.m The students lined the sidewalk and climbed up on metal posts “My parents came here for a better future for me,” a 10th grader named Joselyn said back at the park “I’m sick of waiting anxiously on my phone to see what’s happening.” said she was afraid members of her family would be targeted by ICE not because they are undocumented but because they are people of color “They’re ripping families away from each other,” she said A ninth grader named Violet said she was nervous at first about the idea of a protest She said she worried that a big demonstration would “put a spotlight on people who are undocumented.” But she said she came to realize that “instead of fear Word about the protest spread organically from student to student She said she decided to walk out of class because she believes Trump’s policies hurt families like those of the Venezuelan students who enrolled in her school over the past year “My family is made up of a long line of immigrants,” Annabelle said and I’m not going to sit silently while it’s happening.” the protest had grown so large that it spilled onto Lincoln Street Students from several other Denver high schools walked out too Denver Center for International Studies Baker The students joined adults in marching up and down the streets surrounding the Capitol building Young people stood in the beds of pickup trucks waving Mexican flags in standstill traffic A group of elementary school students on a field trip to the nearby Denver Art Museum hung over the concrete wall of an outdoor courtyard during lunchtime “Viva México!” one elementary student shouted “It is our first protest,” 10th grader Joselyn said Melanie Asmar is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Colorado CHALKBEAT IS A CIVIC NEWS COMPANY NEWSROOM ©2025 COVID-19 Resources. 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Warren High School senior and co-president of Rally The Youth Organization delivers a speech to Warren and Downey High School students in front of Downey City Hall advocating against mass deportations on Thursday DOWNEY — Hundreds of students poured out of Warren and Downey High School and marched to city hall at noon on Thursday to protest the mass deportation of immigrants lacking permanent legal status The demonstration was organized by Rally The Youth Organization a group led by seniors at the two high schools from Warren High School coordinated with Ulysses Ayala from Downey High School to organize the walkout of over 400 students combined “We want to bring local awareness to people in the local area ”We want to spread awareness to the city council So hopefully we start at a local level and move to the county The group shared stories from friends and family members that were detained by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or now feared leaving their home because of their immigration status Rally The Youth also made sure students knew their rights if they were confronted by an ICE agent They emphasized that a person does not have to open their door (to their car or home) or submit to a search from an immigration officer unless the officer has a signed warrant from a judge as confirmed by the National Immigrant Justice Center media relations person for Downey Unified School District said that while ICE agents have not visited any Downey schools the officers will be denied entry if they do not have a signed warrant (if a student missed class for the walkout) it's an unexcused absence,” said Catanzano ”Our attendance policy [is] any student who left campus without permission will just receive the unexcused absence Their parents will be notified of their absence and then it's up to them if they want to clear it or how they want to proceed.” Catanzano said the district is required to allow students to exercise their rights including their ability to peacefully assemble and express their First Amendment rights They coordinated with school staff and the Downey Police Department to ensure students were safe and stayed on the sidewalk A law enforcement vehicle drove on the far right lane to add extra space between students and oncoming traffic Copyright © 2023 The Downey Patriot Newspaper The Yolo High Wheelers took the Pioneer League Championship on Saturday with a walkoff 8-7 win at Dobbins Stadium on the UCD campus to cap off a remarkable inaugural season Yolo came back twice against the Range Riders to set up Bobby Lada's decisive two out three-run blast in the bottom of the ninth clinching the championship series at 3 games to 1 Lada began the comeback in the bottom of the sixth inning with a solo homer to make the score 5-1 Ben Fitzgerald gave the Range Riders the lead back at 7-5 with a two-run homer in the top of the seventh The High Wheelers used five pitchers in the contest with Brandon McPherson picking up the win with a scoreless top-of-the-ninth performance setting up Lada's heroics in the bottom of the frame Noah Owen was tagged with the loss for the Range Riders The Range Riders took the first game of the series on Tuesday before the High Wheelers rallied back to win the next three including two in Davis to clinch the title It is the first professional championship by a Davis-based team in any sport Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Receive occasional local offers from our website and its advertisers summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).Sunlight filters through swaying trees, starlings flit between neat hedges and a man trots after an errant golden retriever, which is making a beeline for the reflecting pool. It’s difficult to believe I’m standing on a railway viaduct in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Ten metres below, life continues as normal: cars take turns to pause one by one at a zebra crossing as shoppers mill between the high-end glassblowers’ galleries and ceramic workshops of the Viaduc des Arts, seemingly oblivious to the green ribbon of cherry trees, maples and bamboo running three storeys above their heads. “It’s so high up that you’d never know it was here, and at one time it was totally unique,” says Aloïs, a Tours by Locals guide and former resident of the 12th arrondissement. “When I used to live in this neighbourhood, I’d go jogging up here to get away from the traffic,” she says, tying her auburn hair into a ponytail with a pink ribbon as a warm late-summer’s breeze washes in over the railings. Our plan today is to walk the Coulée Verte and then find its little sister La Petite Ceinture — another former train line that’s currently part community garden, part secret passage into the city’s underbelly. Translating as the ‘Little Belt’, this rewilded railroad circles Paris, but with only a few sections safe enough to open to the public — thanks in part to the active electrical lines that remain in places. We step out of La Recyclerie’s back door and into a melee of vintage clothes rails and jewellery stalls, set up around bug hotels and compost heaps. “Many people want La Petite Ceinture to become like the Coulée Vert,” Aloïs says as we descend towards the tracks, passing clucking chickens fed on scraps from the kitchens. “Lots of us want it to open all the way around. I’d like it to be open; it could be a gigantic green space available to all of us Parisians.” Rockies' affiliate wins title on walk-off .. This story was excerpted from Thomas Harding’s Rockies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox DENVER -- Third baseman , the Rockies’ No. 18 prospect has been going hard at baseball since being selected in the sixth round of the 2023 Draft But he’ll finally take a short break in the coming weeks to complete the work necessary to graduate from UCLA in December with a bachelor’s degree in sociology “I know at UCLA we had a ton of walk-offs [on a] hit-by-pitch or a balk or a walk,” Karros said I don’t know if I have ever been the one to get hit for the win." As odd as it may be for most, it’s fitting in a sense that Karros found the way to win it for his team Karros led the league in batting average (.311), on-base percentage (.390), slugging (.485) and OPS (.875). Right there with him was center fielder Cole Carrigg (Colorado’s No. 7 prospect) who slashed .280/.358/.475 with a league-leading 16 home runs (one more than Karros) and 51 stolen bases (second in the league) in 111 games with Spokane “I've grown up a lot in this league,” Karros said “I made it more about just enjoying showing up every day -- enjoying the good enjoying the bad -- and just trying to learn as much as I can in my first year and I had pretty damn good stats to go along with it." About 50 students at Seattle’s Ingraham High School walked out of class Friday to air their frustrations about safety and security at the school.  Concerned about the long-dormant building locks and buzzer security systems on campus the students organized the protest on the second anniversary of a fatal shooting inside the school.  Student leaders of Ingraham for Gun Safety, which coordinated the walkout, did not use the name of Ebenezer Haile, the 17-year-old student killed there “out of respect for the family” but remembered the shooting and have been working on school safety initiatives since With handmade orange ribbons pinned to their chests as symbols of gun violence awareness the teens observed a minute-long moment of silence near the campus flagpole.  “School safety is an issue that is prevalent even after two years,” said Ingraham for Gun Safety member Jason Magdaleno Ingraham has an open campus with multiple buildings they expect building entrances to be locked accessible only by a buzzer entry and intercom system for security Knowing that anyone could enter the building during the school day made many of them anxious and afraid.  Lock this place!” were among their calls to action as they marched along the sidewalk in front of the school.  Ingraham High School junior Camille Howard if the doors were locked during school hours and I was in a classroom I would definitely feel more safe,” she said Seattle Public Schools said the Ingraham locks and buzzer system are updated and installed “The district is working diligently with Ingraham school leaders to coordinate the staffing needed to supervise all Aiphone (buzzer system) entrances to ensure the campus remains as secure as possible,” said Sophia Charchuk The statement did not indicate when the district completed the repairs and upgrades the district began a new safety initiative including creating a community action team to assess safety at schools and surrounding neighborhoods Investments were to include additional police presence around schools and support staff inside the buildings to focus on strengthening relationships with students and supporting their mental health and well-being.  The intervention and violence prevention efforts were outlined to focus on 11 middle and high schools with the highest rates of violence in and around their buildings.  Magdaleno co-led Friday’s march with fellow senior Julia Berus and said they’ve seen almost no impactful change since the November 2022 shooting it’s clear that students at the school have been affected by the violence and death.  Magdaleno said the school’s Teen Health Center offers more mental health counseling He said he stayed home from school for a few days after the shooting and missed some of his therapy sessions he was at risk “of being bounced from the program because there’s such a long waitlist of children waiting to get mental health support “But it’s never enough,” said Berus.  which became effective in Washington state on April 25 Berus described the disappointment students had when the City Council approved less than the $20 million it initially promised for youth mental health and gun violence prevention after the shooting.  “They’ll give us this money until it runs out and then they’re not going to give you more money The district said Ingraham received $1 million in grants to provide students and staff safety services and mental health support “We are actively finalizing the implementation of the plan that includes hiring additional mental health counselors and care coordinators and expanding access to telehealth therapy services,” Charchuk said Gun violence remains a persistent concern throughout the city and King County. The number of children who have been killed in homicides so far this year is more than double the number of juvenile homicide victims in all of 2023.  Members of the Seattle Student Union said they will be at Seattle City Hall on Tuesday to ask the City Council for more youth mental health support The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser MAD Architects has completed work on an amazing new residential building it draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape and is defined by a facade that's cracked open to reveal a "Canyon" area that lets residents take a stroll along a mountain trail First revealed back in 2021 One River North is situated near the center of Denver and reaches a height of 216 ft (65 m) Obviously its most defining feature is its facade which looks almost like an earthquake has opened up a fissure in the building It includes the outdoor trail walking area "The soft surfaces of the Canyon – a carved-out four-story amenity space inspired by natural erosion and designed to evoke a slot canyon were designed by MAD to contrast the clean geometric lines of the building's massing," says MAD "This feature includes over 13,000 square feet [around 1,200 sq m] of landscaped terraces that appear to hang in open space offering some of the city's most breathtaking views along with water elements that foster a strong connection between residents and the natural environment The canyon-like structure running through the facade creates an immersive merging indoor and outdoor spaces and blurring the boundaries between nature and architecture." One River North's interior includes 187 rental homes (which aren't pictured ranging from one to three bedrooms and 625 sq ft (58 sq m) to 2,500 sq ft (232 sq m) Exterior materials and greenery continue into the interior further blurring the boundary between indoors and out the building is topped by an alpine-inspired rooftop terrace – with a pool and garden – that offers superb unobstructed views of the distant Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline Source: MAD