The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a floating patch of garbage that is 5,800,000 sq mi and can be seen from space. It is located in the Pacific Ocean in between Hawaii and California. There are a lot of problems that this dump pile creates but one of the biggest problems is pollution impacting both animals and humans.

BY LUKAS PIEPER

The pandemic brought an end to many things, our favorite restaurants included. However, where old restaurants are missed, new ones are opening. 

BY OLLIE ANICKA

Banksy is a street artist whose identity is not known to the public. Banksy’s main way of making art is using stencils so he can spray paint areas quickly.

President Biden recently announce d a new security partnership with the UK, the US and Australia called AUKUS. The partnership will focus on challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The challenges include China's increased military presence in the region and increased pressure against Taiwan to keep democracy in the region. Anonymous White House sources say that the agreement is meant to counter the influence of China in the region. However, the leaders of the three countries have not mentioned this. 

In July of 2021 Ms. Humphrey, our new Principal, and in August 2021, Ms. McLinden, our new Assistant Principal, joined Coonley and have been working hard ever since. We asked Ms. Humphrey, our Principal, about her ideas and thoughts on Coonley.