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College Shootings: What Is Next for the U.S.? By: Andres Victoria P. 6 P. 8 P.12 P.14 the The King’s Academy LION8401 Belvedere Road • West Palm LEDGER Beach, Florida 33411 • 561.686.4244 • www.tka.net November 6, 2015 Volume 45, Issue 2 College Shootings: What is Next for the U.S.? By: Andres Victoria California. time for some change. It is easier A week later on October said then done though. 9th, another shooting occurred So many Americans have at Northern Arizona University. opposing views regarding gun Eighteen year-old Steven Jones control; will it ever be possible to murdered a student and wounded negotiate the politics of the issue? three others outside a residence Bailey Nix, student at Stetson hall when a fight broke out. Jones University believes there needs is being held on a $2 million bail to be laws implemented to ensure and his claim for shooting is self- college students are safe. “I think defense. Prosecutors are claiming there should be stricter gun laws. his account is false as he was the We should not just be giving guns Photo courtesy of Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images Edelson/AFP/Getty Josh of courtesy Photo aggressor. to whoever can pay for them.” Locals grieve the loss of college students during a vigil. Luke Gerwig, student at The Only time will tell how the nation King’s Academy, feels saddened by deals with this horrific issue. Until Tolerance is a widely used “The definition of insanity is doing the events, but believes guns are the American people can come word in modern society. For the same thing over, but expecting not the problem. “These situations together and unite to try some decades, people from all different different results.” are horrible, but I see no reason new policy, more shootings are countries and backgrounds have On October 15th, ten to take action against guns over guaranteed to ensue. debated what is to be accepted innocent people never got to see them.” A Gallup poll from 2014 in society. This past summer, the another day. In the small town showed that 47% of Americans United States Supreme Court of Roseburg, Oregon, it was just think gun laws need to be more passed the Obergefell v. Hodges another day for most college strict, 38% believe laws should be case. The 5-4 vote allowed same- students. Going to class, grabbing kept the same, and 14% agree laws sex marriage throughout the food and coffee; nobody suspected should be less strict. United States. For many it was tragedy was about to strike. The nation seems to be a victory, but for millions of Unfortunately, a man by the name in deadlock on how to handle Americans, especially those with of Christopher Harper-Mercer the situation. Both Democrats strong religious views, it seemed as decided to go on a killing spree. and Republicans have proposed if their voice did not matter. With He was a classmate of the students legislation and opinions, but or without opinion, the United in the English class into which nationally speaking, nothing has States seems to be in a spiral of he shot, reportedly targeting been achieved. President Obama tolerance. The country feels it must those who were Christians. He has said he has grown tired of appease or not conflict things that told victims they were about to making depressed comments on cause controversy. One thing that see heaven and shot those who all of the mass shootings during is beyond tolerable is the number begged for mercy. When officers his presidency. No one knows the of mass-shootings that have been arrived at the scene, a skirmish correct answer, but something has Photo courtesy of Instagram occurring in the United States. ensued where eventually the to be done. The American public Steven Jones, shooter at Northern Every time a shooting happens, the suspect committed suicide. The can agree this is not right, and it is Arizona University. nation mourns. However, it seems perpetrator had emotional issues as if these shootings are becoming throughout his life. He joined routine. Most Americans continue the U.S. Army in 2008 but was their next day’s activities following discharged. Some reports from a mass shooting as if nothing the investigation show that he was ever happened. How can this be discharged due to suicide attempt. tolerated in such a great nation? His parents were divorced and It’s time to explore the recent he suffered from Asperger’s shootings that occurred at Umpqua syndrome. Further investigation Community College in Oregon showed he was very anti-religious and Northern Arizona University. and had white supremacist views. Where do the American people On the day the shooting occurred, draw the line between personal Harper-Mercer gave a survivor liberties and safety for the general writings regarding his interest in public? Albert Einstein once said, the 2014 killing spree at Isla Vista, November 6, 2015 NEWS Page 2 the Fantasy Funds LION LEDGER By: Ryan Resnick The King’s Academy Who would have thought, “Where Christ is King” scandals in fantasy football. Well, that has come to fruition. Fantasy football allows people to draft a team of NFL players from different teams around the league. 2015-2016 Lion Ledger Staff Players earn team points based on their players’ stats from that week, giving them the opportunity to earn money based on the success Editor of their team. An employee at www.draftkings.com of courtesy Photo Grace Goebel DraftKings by the name of Ethan DraftKings is the biggest DFS Senior Haskell won a total of $350,000 website in the world. at rival daily fantasy site Fan Duel. DraftKings and FanDuel in setting that lineup.” Based on are examples of websites for daily that statement Ethan Haskell did Staff Writers fantasy sports (DFS) where people nothing wrong,which means he Nick Albino can pick a team of different players won that money off of pure skill. Senior across the NFL and bet money on Which brings up Amanda Gonzalez their team. The whole scandal with another investigation. The FBI DraftKings was exposed during is conducting an investigation Senior week 3 of the NFL season, as Ethan to see whether DraftKings or Brenton Hilyer Haskell reportedly got insider FanDuel is under the category Senior information of the percentage of of gambling, which is illegal. If it Bryson Mawn players that people picked for their is a skill game, then it will not be Senior teams less frequently that week. considered gambling. However, This type of insider information just on October 15th, the Nevada Sarah Rinker put him at a major advantage Gaming Control Board ruled Senior because if a player is picked and he daily fantasy sports are considered Andres Victoria scores points, he earns the person gambling and require a license. Senior that picked him the most money. The chairmen of the board, A.G Gaby Victoria With that information, Ethan Burnett said, “All unlicensed daily Haskell went to rival site FanDuel fantasy activities must cease and Senior and used the information to pick desist as of Thursday, October Michael Brisby his team. That weekend he won 15th. Operators could be invited Junior $350,000. The ability to edit a team to apply for a gaming license. Sophia Dorribo on FanDuel locks a few minutes Those who do not comply could Junior before 1:00 PM, the time the 1st face felony fines and 10 years in NFL games of the week start. Jason prison.” Haley Gantt Robbins, the Chief Executive at All of these investigations Sophomore DraftKings, said to Fox Business and inquiries are blowing up in Julian Maceira Network, “We have great records DFS websites’ faces because of one Sophomore of when data is pulled, when employee that decided to use his Darien Rorabeck communications are sent, so it insider information in a way that was quite easy for us to go pull allegedly allowed him to cheat his Sophomore those records and what we found way to a $350,000 prize purse. That Marie Schuhler was that he sent this data after his one decision in the early afternoon Sophomore lineup was locked on FanDuel. during week 3 of the NFL could Jewell Carver So he had no ability to edit it. So possibly ruin the chance for others Freshman it couldn’t possibly be a situation to enjoy the thrill of betting on a where that data was useful to him daily fantasy team. Mareta Eberhardt Freshman Ryan Resnick Freshman Alaina Whittaker For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 Proverbs from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. wisdom; gives the Lord For Freshman Adviser Mrs. Teresa Blakeney Special Thanks: Photo courtesy of www.loevy.com STAFF VERSE: VERSE: STAFF Mrs. Sonya Jones ‘87 New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman is proposing a new bill – the Financial Frauds Whistleblower Act. November 6, 2015 SPORTS Page 3 Fall Sports Athletes of the Month By: Alaina Whittaker Varsity Boys’ Bowling: David Hugel Varsity Boys’ Bowling Coach Jon Kolar says: “David is a senior captain and has been the leader on a very competitive boys’ team that finished 4th in the conference this year. Recently, David bowled a season high 233, helping the team cap off a 7-2 win over Wellington High School!” Varsity Girls’ Bowling: Ashlee Maher Varsity Girls’ Bowling Coach Jon Kolar says: “Ashlee has had our highest average score all year long. She is the only returner from last year’s undefeated team and is doing an excellent job guiding the other girls. With her leadership, the team has excelled and recently finished 7th overall against every school in Palm BeachCcounty.
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