Serial Killer Stalks the Streets 

A string of murders in Seminole Heights is believed to be the work of a serial killer. The three homicides took place between Oct. 9-Oct. 19. Each of the victims was alone and killed at night. Aside from the location of their deaths, they did not have any connections to each other. A surveillance video of the suspected culprit has emerged, showing a person running in the area where one of the victims had just been shot. “I think [the police] are helping enough as there’s only so much they can do…it’s kind of concerning as there’s someone committing these acts fairly near,” junior Eric Shienle said. Police are warning Seminole Heights residents to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid walking out at night.  

Indictments Shake the White House 

Robert Mueller, currently heading the FBI’s Special Counsel investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, has filed the first indictments. These indictments are the result of a months-long investigation to determine if President Trump’s campaign team colluded with Russians. Charges were filed against Paul Manafort, the campaign chairman, as well as Rick Gates, a business partner of Trump. The 12 charges Manafort and Gates face include conspiracy against the United Sates and conspiracy to launder money. “As an American citizen, I feel ashamed…I feel it’s very possible that things will tip into a downward spiral if something isn’t done,” sophomore Michael Thompson said. In addition to these charges, George Papadopoulos, who worked on President Trump’s campaign as foreign policy adviser, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. Although arrested in July, he was officially indicted on Oct. 5.  

Terror strikes New York 

A terrorist attack on Oct. 31 has been deemed “one of the worst terrorist attacks in New York since Sept. 11, 2001” according to FBI officials. Sayfullo Saipov, an immigrant from Uzbekistan, drove a truck into a bicycle path, killing eight and injuring nine others. It is unknown if Saipov had formal ties to ISIS, but he obsessed over the propaganda videos encouraging extremism and violence. The attack has also caused controversy about the Diversity Visa Lottery, an immigration program which allowed Saipov to enter the United States. “We need to watch people…we should be extremely cautious because you don’t know who is who,” freshman Michael Ferrera said. If convicted of his crimes, Saipov could face the death penalty.