404 Day
By Tatum Trammell
April 4, 2026, marks Atlanta’s annual city celebration. Stemming from the Atlanta area code 404, the date was chosen because it is the fourth month of the year, occurring on the fourth day, making the date 4/04. This event is annually held at Piedmont Park and will feature the traditional concert highlighting artists and legends from Atlanta. This year, rapper T.I will headline the 404 day concert because this year marks the 30 year anniversary of his first album release. The main celebration will be held in Piedmont Park from noon to 9 p.m. This event is free to attend. There will also be a parade down Peachtree St.and a block party at Underground Atlanta from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Air Canada CEO Steps Down
By Sabenah Abudu-Abrams
The CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, announced on Monday, March 30, that he would be stepping down amidst controversy over his statement regarding a plane crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. On Sunday, March 22, an Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck, which was responding to an odor concern on another plane, shortly after it landed. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate the incident, as staff stories appear to conflict, and controller duties on Sunday night have not yet been clarified. Amid the catastrophe, Michael Rousseau, who has been CEO since 2021, made a public statement regarding the crash primarily in English. This statement, spoken in English, offended many people, given that Canada’s national languages are English and French, prompting Rousseau’s abrupt resignation and Air Canada’s vow to replace him with someone who is bilingual.
Casino Night Set for April 10
By Alex Piazza
Organized by SGA, casino night is next Friday, April 10 in Paget Gym. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. It costs $10 per person. Originally, casino night was set to take place on Jan. 31, but was canceled due to weather conditions. According to Coach Myers, there will be prizes for the students who win the most money:
“High chip count earners and raffle winners will receive cut in lunch line passes for the remainder of the school year!”
Magnani Rocca Art Heist
By Harper Scully
On March 22, three paintings were stolen from The Magnani Rocca Foundation in northern Italy. According to Italian officials, four hooded thieves came in overnight through a first-floor door. The paintings taken were Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s 1917 oil painting “Les Poissons,” Paul Cézanne’s 1890 watercolor “Tasse et plat de cerises” and Henri Matisse’s 1922 painting “Odalisque sur la terrasse.” The estimated value of the stolen pieces is 9 million Euros. The museum is still open to the public during its normal business hours, despite the missing paintings. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Tiger Woods DUI
By Shaw Gordon
On Friday, Mar. 27, Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash, in which he was suspected of being under the influence of either drugs or alcohol; however,he has refused a urine test, so no definitive conclusion can be drawn. This is Woods’s fourth vehicle incident. After the crash on Friday afternoon, he said he was stepping away from golf to focus on his health. Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to the charges after the incident.
Trump Administration Investigates 3 Medical Schools Due to Possible Race-Based Admissions
By Akiva Bryant
On March 25, the Trump administration notified Ohio State University, Stanford University and the University of California, San Diego, that they were investigating their consideration of race during the admission process. The administration is requesting information about applicants from the past seven years, which includes test scores, their home ZIP codes and familial ties to alumni or university donors by April 24, 2026; failure to provide this information may mean the colleges risk losing federal funding. Additionally, the administration is requesting copies of internal messages from the schools regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All three schools have released statements since the investigation. They have all acknowledged the investigation but have not yet explained what they will do in response. This investigation is a part of a larger effort led by President Donald Trump to remove DEI policies and programs at companies and universities. This crackdown is aimed at fighting “Unlawful DEI Discrimination,” which includes decisions allegedly based on race rather than merit, and “reverse racism,” which is alleged discrimination towards white people.
Trump’s Signature on Dollar Bill
By Joy Ferguson
On March 26, it was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department that President Donald Trump’s signature will now appear on U.S. paper currency, starting with the $100 bill. The signatures will start sometime in June 2026. This decision is supposedly in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, also known as the Semiquincentennial. This new implementation will break a 165-year-long tradition where only the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury have their signatures on the U.S. currency. There have been different reactions to the President’s signature on US currency, such as Secretary of Treasury, Scott Bessent, who said, “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than US dollar bills bearing his name, and it is only appropriate that this historic currency be issued at the Semiquincentennial.” In response to the new dollar bills, democratic Rep. Shontel Brown (Ohio) called this decision “gross and un-American” on the platform X, also saying “But at least it will remind us who to thank when we pay more for gas, goods, and groceries.” Some people are now starting to call the new bills collectors’ pieces, with Senior Vice President of Numismatics at Heritage Auctions, Dustin Johnston saying, “Some collectors will think this is a great opportunity to set aside something that might gain value.” The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump, also approved the final design for a gold coin that has President Trump’s picture to help celebrate the Semiquincentennial.
TSA Receives Funding After a Two Month Long Shutdown
By Kaden Bruton
On March 27, 2026, the White House announced that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Agents will receive compensation, funding and benefits after a DHS shutdown that has been in effect since Feb. 14, 2026. Noticeable changes have been occurring after the paychecks were received, such as shorter lines. Before these payments, wait times in security lines passed four hours, which were some of the longest wait times in TSA history. More than 500 TSA workers quit mid-Feb due to not receiving any payment. Some TSA workers said they appreciate the paychecks but feel as if it won’t provide long term relief.
US Men’s National Soccer Team Plays Exhibition in Atlanta
By Brett Schlossberg
Ahead of the World Cup, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) played two friendly (exhibition) matches against Belgium and Portugal, with both games being played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On Saturday, March 28, the US lost 5-2 to Belgium. The game kicked off at 3:30 P.M., and was broadcast on HBO Max (English), Peacock (Spanish) and FuboTV (free trial).
On Tues. March 31, the US played against Portugal, kicking off at 7:00 P.M. The US lost with a score of 2-0. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo was unavailable to play in the game due to injury. The game was available to be watched live on TNT and truTV, and can be streamed on HBO Max and DIRECTV.
