Week of May 11th-15th
American Idol will end in 2016 after it’s 16th season.
Every other weekend, MDO staff picks articles of interest to share with our readership. These articles range from serious political issues to updates on celebrity life and everything in between. We hope you enjoy these further readings!
Health/Science
- Nikki picked this because she encountered a tick in her shower and needed internet help.
Bit by a Tick? What You Need to Know (and the Diseases to Look Out for)
- DNA tests shows that a set of twins has two fathers. Although this situation seems impossible its not.
Sports
- Alex Rodriguez surpassed Willie Mays for fourth all time on the MLB all-time home runs list Thursday night. A-Rod hit a solo shot in the third inning for his 661st home run against the home crowd. A-Rod is fresh off of his one year suspension last year for the use of PEDs.
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- The NFL has suspended New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady for four games in relation to the “Deflategate” incident in which the Patriots team was found to have deflated footballs in an effort to give themself an advantage in the playoffs.
- Students have gotten worse suspensions than this.
World News
- This article by the New York Times announces America’s decision to let Shell drill for oil in the Arctic and the conditions Shell must follow.
- He’s at it again.
Arts and Entertainment
- Is it socially acceptable for grown men to ride scooters? This guy says he does it because it’s a convenient way too get around a city. Faster than walking, and easier than carrying around a bike.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/
- American Idol will end in 2016 at the conclusion of its fifteenth season. The show, one of the first broadcast vocal competitions, was quickly followed by similar programming by Fox’s rival networks. Since its 2002 premiere, American Idol has produced stars such as Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
