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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
St. Ignatius sends 6 students to Rome to witness funeral of Pope Francis
CLEVELAND (WJW) — The world continues to mourn the death of Pope Francis, including some Northeast Ohioans who are preparing to say goodbye in person. Six students from St. Ignatius High School are preparing to fly to Italy to witness the pope's funeral firsthand, a trip that was preplanned for another purpose and almost canceled. Cleveland man who went missing in 1980 identified as Cuyahoga County John Doe 'Originally, we were supposed to be going for the canonization of a young man from Milan, who himself was a graduate of a Jesuit high school,' Father Raymond Guiao said. 'But now, with everything that has happened, we will be there for the papal funeral on Saturday.' Guiao said the group — two sophomores, two juniors and two seniors — is honored to make the trip, despite the change in plans. 'We know that this will be a trip full of deep and meaningful memories,' Guiao said. Not only will this be a first-time experience for these six students, but they'll also witness history. Sandusky man arrested in ex-wife's 2001 cold case 'We're still going to get to see something pretty historical,' Senior student Noel Maddox said. 'A beloved pope just passed. We're going to be in Rome during the transition from one pope to the next. Obviously, I don't anticipate us knowing who the next pope will be during our time there. But it went from somewhat of a disappointment to an excitement where we could be part of history, which is pretty unique to me.' Maddox and junior student Danny Sweet said the trip is also a chance to deepen their faith. 'This trip means a lot to me,' Sweet said. 'It gives me a new insight into my faith and the church— how it functions and what it stands for. I think it's a really good learning experience for me.' Local man reports break-in, instead officers find $30K in drugs: DOJ 'I grew up a cradle Catholic,' Maddox said. 'I believe in the faith till the day I die. So, getting to be there with the world to celebrate his life — it means a lot. I'm really looking forward to it.'The students will be in Rome through the weekend and are scheduled to return Monday night. FOX 8 News hopes to check in with them at some point during their trip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
03-04-2025
- Science
- CBC
Northwestern Ontario students aim to impress judges at regional science fair
The 61st annual Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair (NWORSF) has kicked off at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. Over one hundred students between grades four to 12 are participating in the fair. The McIntyre Building Tech Hub was packed with people attending the NWORSF open house on Wednesday morning, where the students' experiments and inventions were displayed. Students from across the region participated, including Fort Frances, Rainy River, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, and Sandy Lake, said Rebecca Cross, a NWORSF co-chair. "We like to tell the students that today is the day they get to be the teacher. So they love that whole idea," she said. The top six students from the grade 7 to twelve category win an all-expenses paid trip to compete at the national science fair in Fredericton in June, said Cross. "Our students here are competing for all kinds of projects and recognition, which is really cool, as well as scholarships, so they're pretty pumped," she said. Contestant Julia Salem, 10, said she was inspired to compete after her older sister make it to the national competition. Salem's invention is a motorized snow removal system that would allow people to clear their driveways without shoveling. "It's similar to a treadmill. That's why it's called the snowmill," Salem said. "It doesn't require any physical work, just the pressing of a button." She has created a small display model of her invention with a 12V electric motor that can plug into an outlet. "Snow shoveling can be very dangerous. It can cause heart attacks, muscle strains, strokes, and possibly death," said Salem. Cameron Price, a grade 9 student at Westgate from Rocky Bay, said his experiment tested the effectives of four traditional Indigenous medicines compared to modern medicines. "I hope to accomplish more representation for Indigenous science. I also wish to accomplish more understanding of Indigenous medicine," he said. Price said while he doesn't plan on becoming a professional scientist, he enjoys participating in events like the science fair. "I always get to know more people. I also get know more about myself." Microplastics hot study topic for students St. Ignatius High School students Madelynn Moore and Gabriela Blandón Atia both did experiments about microplastic pollution. Moore said she chose to study the microfibres clothing sheds while it is washed. "A lot of them actually end up going into Lake Superior," she said. "Little organisms in the water actually end up ingesting them and fish will eat them," said Moore. Atia's project set out to determine whether microplastics present in the soil could have any effect on plant growth and development. She said the arugula she grew in the microplastic-contamined soil didn't grow as high as the control group. "Arugula is something we eat, so it was concerning to see that microplastics did have an effect on them," Atia said. Atia said participating in the fair was fun, even if the results of her experiment were concerning. "It was pretty important to me to realize how issues globally affect you personally," she said.
Axios
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Austin Davis launches city council campaign on near west side
A senior policy advisor to Mayor Justin Bibb has launched his campaign for Cleveland City Council in the newly redrawn Ward 7. Why it matters: Davis is the first candidate to declare for the open seat in the influential ward that historically included much of downtown and the near west side. Current Councilman Kerry McCormack announced he would not seek re-election there last month. Catch up quick: Davis, 35, was born in Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood, attended St. Ignatius High School and worked at the law firm BakerHostetler before joining the Bibb administration in 2022. Davis lost both of his legs at age 20 in a train accident and has maintained a career with two full prosthetic legs. Zoom in: As a policy advisor, Davis helped conceive and author major pieces of legislation, including the city's Residents First housing policy meant to hold predatory landlords accountable and a paid parental leave policy for city employees. He says he's most proud of helping Cleveland secure federal resources for a Crime Gun Intelligence Center to track illegal firearms and get them off the streets. What they're saying: "I know that resident-centered, progressive solutions can create real opportunity," Davis said in a press release. "From safer streets, to more housing options, to a stronger local economy that supports more family-sustaining jobs." What's next: Davis will host a campaign kickoff event Friday at 6pm at Tremont's Polish Veterans Alliance.
