Media Quiz 4

 

1. Magnolia's Christian School Wins Robotics Competition

The robotics team at Columbia Christian School in Magnolia, Arkansas, traveled to Little Rock for the BEST (Boosting engineering, science, and technology) robotic competition. The team placed first in game competition, and first in engineering notebook, and first overall. The team has been mentored by Southern Arkansas University's Dr. Hader Zghair and Mr. Eric Rogers. Magnolia Reporter

2. First Female Governor-elect in Arkansas 

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be sworn in on January 10, 2023, as the first female governor. She announced that Michael and Jacqueline Retzer will be the co-chairs of the inauguration, and Cathy Lanier and Megan Turner will be the inaugural coordinators. Sanders plans to usher in a new leadership generation. ABC 7

3. Top Quarterback Recruit in Florida Loses Scholarship Offer after Viral Video

Michael Stokes, a four-star recruit and football player at Nease High School, received offers to play at Penn State, Florida, Georgia State, and other colleges. However, the Florida Gators have revoked his scholarship after a video of him singing the N-word was discovered. He came out with a statement and apology. Fox News

4. Third Lethal Injection Fail in Alabama Causes a Pause in Executions

Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement to review the execution process and not schedule any more until the review is complete. Kenneth Eugene Smith's execution is the second lethal injection fail in two months, with the third fail occurring in 2018. Governor Ivey believes criminal tactics are being used to escape execution. NPR

5. Beijing Covid Cases Rise While Deaths Increase

China reports its first deaths in six months from Covid-19 even though mass-testing, quarantines, and lockdowns are still in place. However, this did occur after international quarantine times were reduced. Three people in Beijing died last weekend, and infections are rising. Residents are guided to stay at home in areas where cases are rising. The Guardian

6. "Love is Blind" Couple Succumb to Cheating Rumors

Fans were crushed when watching "Love is Blind" star SK say "I do not" at the altar. However, to everyone's surprise, the two decided to continue to date and marry when they were both financially and mentally ready. However, cheating allegations have now appeared in the relationship, with SK's ex-girlfriends or women who have had affairs with him providing screenshots on TikTok. The two have announced their split but cannot go into further detail due to legal proceedings. TODAY

7. "Dancing with the Stars" Finale Airing November 21

"Dancing with the Stars" four finalists will compete Monday, November 21 for the Mirrorball Trophy. Two routines will be performed by each of the couples, including a redemption dance and freestyle. Voting by fans is live on the Disney plus website, or fans may send a text to cast their vote. What's On Disney Plus

8. Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter

Twitter finds itself in new ownership after Elon Musk begins managing. Musk plans to make many changes, such as firing half of the Twitter employees. Also, on other social media platforms, celebrities, influencers, or other verified accounts have a blue check mark of verification. However, thanks to Elon Musk, anyone can buy a blue check mark for their account. The Guardian

9. Steve Jobs' Old Sandals Are Auctioned Off

Steve Jobs' Birkenstock sandals were auctioned off, expecting to bring in around $60,000. However, these used shoes that were formed to his feet and from the 1970s sold for around $220,000 instead. This is the most anyone has ever paid for a pair of sandals, setting a record. US News 

10. Raw Chicken Used as a Hiding Spot for a Handgun

Florida's airport security team found a handgun inside raw chicken packed away in luggage. TSA's official Instagram account made a joke regarding the chicken. The weapon was recovered. NBC News

11. Fentanyl Awareness for High Schoolers

Lehman High School has put up warning posters for fentanyl usage. Two fatalities from fentanyl occurred the summer before school started, and two more fatalities occurred during the first month of the school year. The overdose problem is happening nation-wide. In 2021, over 107,000 people died of drug overdose, with around 71,000 of them being from fentanyl and other opioids of the same kind. A lot of teenagers using synthetic opioids are unaware of what they are buying. KHN

12. Law Enforcement Expanding Crime Scene after Murders

Around a week ago, four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death and found in a home a few blocks from campus. The crime scene has been expanded into the woods in order to find the weapon the killer used. So far, there are no suspects in custody. Fox News Channel

13. Arkansas Drought Could Affect Christmas Tree Stock

Wonderland tree farm says they have plenty of Christmas trees this year but have had to work extra hard to supply them by watering them day and night. The drought has caused other farmers to lose their trees and seedlings. Farmers are hoping this year's drought will make little impact on trees five years from now, as they will be ready to sell. 5News

14. Canada's Homicide Rates Have Increased

The rates for homicide in Canada have reached a sixteen-year high, with 788 reported homicides in 2021. The national rate has risen by three percent. The overall increase is occurring in Ontario and British Columbia. CTV News

15. Katie Ledecky Shatters World Record in Swim

In her first race at the FINA World Cup meet, Katie Ledecky broke the world record in the 1500m freestyle. The thirty-lap race took her 15 minutes and 8.24 seconds, beating Sarah Wellbrock at 15 minutes and 18.01 seconds. NBC Sports