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The OCSA Ledger
The Art of News

The OCSA Ledger

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter

Jasmeen is a Senior Creative Writer at the Osceola County School for the Arts. After being on The OCSA Ledger staff for three years, with this one being her last, Jasmeen is incredibly grateful for all the paper has given her. Her goal is to give readers the honest truth. Jasmeen is very happy to say that after she graduates, she will leave behind an amazing newspaper with the most amazing people to run it.

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Goodbye to Our 2020 Senior Staff: Our Message to the Graduating Class During Difficult Times

Goodbye to Our 2020 Senior Staff: Our Message to the Graduating Class During Difficult Times

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 14, 2020
Weekend at Kim Jong-Un's

Weekend at Kim Jong-Un’s

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 4, 2020
Stimulus checks have been delayed due to glitches in the system.

COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Delayed Because of Glitch

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 16, 2020
Big cats at the Bronx Zoo being tested positive for COVID-19 raises many questions on what to do next.

Tigers Test Positive for COVID-19 at Bronx Zoo

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 10, 2020
Rich and famous moving to the front of the line when it comes to getting tested for COVID-19.

Coronavirus Testing: Lucky for Most, Standard for the Rich and Famous

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 5, 2020
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty on the grounds of third-degree rape and criminal sex crimes.

Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty on Accounts of Third-Degree Rape

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
March 1, 2020
Graduation: Senior Meeting 2020

Senior Class Meeting: Information About Graduation

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Britain has decided to leave the European Union.

Brexit: What’s Next?

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 15, 2020
U.S President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives.

Trumps Impeachment Inquiry, Hearing, and Final Impeachment Vote

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 7, 2020
My typical Chipotle bowl whenever I get the chance to visit. Does the health information nudge you to change your Chipotle order in any way?

Chipotle: Is It Actually Healthy?

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 3, 2020
The annual "Run to the Beat" 5K is coming soon to the Osceola County School for the Arts!

2020 “Run to the Beat” 5K

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
January 21, 2020
Caroll Spinney, Sesame Street puppeteer, dies at age 85.

Legendary “Sesame Street” Puppeteer, Caroll Spinney, Dies at 85

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 16, 2019
New York legislators weighing on banning "virginity tests" after rapper T.I's remarks on his daughter and appointments to the gynecologist concerning her hymen.

New York May Ban “Virginity Tests” After Rapper T.I’s Remarks About His Daughter Were Revealed

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Disney Plus Has Officially Launched and Here's Everything You to Know

Disney Plus Has Officially Launched and Here’s Everything You to Know

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 17, 2019
Two men shot in two separate occasions in Orlando shootings Monday of this week. Photo Credits: NPR

Reports of Gun Violence in Orlando Reignite Gun-Restriction Conversation

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 10, 2019
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, former leader of the Islamic State, died in Sunday military raid.

ISIS Leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Dies in a Military Raid

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Photo Credits: 1000logos.net

Chipotle is Now Paying for Employees’ Full College Tuition

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Come see OCSA's upcoming block box, The Shadow Box, on Thursday and Friday!

The Shadow Box: OCSA’s Upcoming Blackbox

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 10, 2019
Be prepared and get those Naviance resumes ready for your guidance counselors by this Friday!

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENT: “Naviance” Resumes Are Due This FRIDAY!

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 2, 2019
FAFSA and Bright Future Scholarship applications open up October 1st. The fast you sign up, the better!

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENT: FAFSA and Bright Future Scholarship Applications Open!

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 2, 2019
Six-year-old Kaia and her grandmother, Meralyn Kirkland, speaking out on her granddaughters arrest. Photo Credits: www.washingtonpost.com

Six-Year-Old Arrested for Throwing a Temper Tantrum at Elementary School

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 26, 2019
Photo Credits: www.nacacfairs.org

Orlando National College Fair Free and Open to All Students

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 23, 2019
"Strong winds lashed Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Sunday as Hurricane Dorian approached."

Hurricane Dorian Rains Destruction Down Onto the Bahamas

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 7, 2019
Kevin Harts pictured accident Sunday, September 1st. Photo Credits: www.abcnews.com

Famous Comedian Kevin Hart Hospitalized After Serious Car Crash

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 6, 2019
How Lara Spencer's Negativity Greatly Impacted the Male Dance Community

How Lara Spencer’s Negativity Greatly Impacted the Male Dance Community

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 5, 2019
MusiCares 2019 Person of the Year Gala in honor of Dolly Parton held at the LA Convention Center Featuring: Katy Perry Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 08 Feb 2019 Credit: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com

Katy Perry Has Been Accused for Sexual Harassment…Again

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Graduation day for OCSA's 2019 Senior class.

Why I’m Scared for my Senior Year at OCSA

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 23, 2019
Kentucky Derby Race Horse 'Maximum Security' Gets Disqualified

Kentucky Derby Race Horse ‘Maximum Security’ Gets Disqualified

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 7, 2019
Photo Credits: whatsnew2day.com

Cruise Ship Reportedly Quarantined on Account of Measles Outbreak

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 6, 2019
OCSA's 'Steel Magnolias': Review

OCSA’s ‘Steel Magnolias’: Review

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 6, 2019
Photo Credits: foodpoisonjournal.com

The Ground Beef E.Coli Crisis

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 29, 2019
Photo Credits: Youtube, Manpower US

OCSA’s Own Administrative Assistant Week

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 25, 2019
Photo Credit: parentmap.com

FSA/AP Test Dates and How to Prepare for Them

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 23, 2019
Photo Credits: collider.com

‘Us’ Movie Release and Representation of Minorities in the Film Industry

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 15, 2019
Theatrical released poster.

“Steel Magnolias” Mainstage

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 11, 2019
Photo Credit: en.wikipedia.org

Suicide Prevention Among You and Your Loved Ones

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 1, 2019
Photo Credits: usatoday.com

NASA Announces the First Person to go to Mars Will Most Likely be a Woman

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
March 14, 2019
Photo credits: www.indiaaheadnews.com

A Second Person in History Has Been Cured of HIV

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
March 12, 2019
George H.W. Bush's Service Dog, Sully, Gets Reassigned to US Navy

George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog, Sully, Gets Reassigned to US Navy

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
March 6, 2019
Photo Credits: www.lehren.com

Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods Friendship Takes Massive Turn After Tristan Cheating Scandal

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
March 4, 2019
Photo credits: aaj.tv

Taliban Peace Talks With United States in Moscow Without the Afghan Government

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Adidas Creates All White Shoes in Honor of Black History Month

Adidas Creates All White Shoes in Honor of Black History Month

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Photo Credits: www.wjla.com

Patriots Claim Another Sweet, Sweet Victory in the 2019 Super Bowl

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 7, 2019
Hamilton at the Dr.Phillips Center in Orlando: Review

Hamilton at the Dr.Phillips Center in Orlando: Review

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 4, 2019
Church Bombing in the Philippines Leaves 20 Victims Killed

Church Bombing in the Philippines Leaves 20 Victims Killed

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 1, 2019

There He Stood

Jasmeen Rivera
January 28, 2019
Photo credits: www.mirror.co.uk

Chris Brown Released From Jail After Rape Allegations and Drug Charges

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
January 28, 2019
"Maria Corona, center, a teacher at the Accelerated Schools, a group of public charter schools in South Los Angeles, joins fellow educators as they picket outside the school on second day of the Los Angeles teachers' strike." Los Angeles Times

Charter School Teachers go on Strike in Los Angeles, California

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
January 28, 2019
A Feast Fit for the President? Trump Buys Fast Food for Clemson Tigers Visit to White House

A Feast Fit for the President? Trump Buys Fast Food for Clemson Tigers Visit to White House

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Mexico Pipeline Explosions Leaves Several Wounded and Killed

Mexico Pipeline Explosions Leaves Several Wounded and Killed

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
January 22, 2019
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds a press conference with former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and Democratic Representative from California Mike Thompson to introduce legislation on expanding background checks for gun sales at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 8, 2019." MSN News

Democrats Propose Bill to Strengthen Background Checks on Firearm Sales

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
January 11, 2019
Photo credits: www.winknews.com

Trump Imposes Ban on Bump Stocks

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 21, 2018
Photo credts: www.cnn.com

Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act. What Happens Now?

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Photo Credits: www.uproxx.com

Ellen DeGeneres May Retire From Her Talk Show

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Photo credits: www.cnbc.com

Supreme Court Rejects States Appeal to Cut Planned Parenthood

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Photo credits: www.syracusenewtimes.com

Netflix “Friends” Will Keep Streaming Throughout 2019

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
December 11, 2018
Romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli bacteria. Photo credits: Cal Coast News

E. Coli Crisis Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Creator of television show Spongebob Squarepants, Stephen Hillenburg, dies at age 57. Photo credits: Rolling Stone

“Spongebob Squarepants” Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dies at age 57

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Photo credits: www.vulture.com

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Faces Life in Prison

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 26, 2018
Trump's Support for the Next Step to Prison Reform

Trump’s Support for the Next Step to Prison Reform

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 26, 2018
Greyhounds sprinting around a corner at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The Washington Post

Florida Votes to Ban Greyhound Racing

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 13, 2018
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One prior to departing Washington on a campaign trip to Missouri at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., November 1, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo - RC125DEA6A90

Trump’s Plan to Exterminate Birthright Citizenship

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
November 5, 2018
Uber plans on using drones as their new system of food-delivery by 2021.

Uber Plans on Launching Food-Delivery Drones

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Thirty people injured after floor collapses during condo party near Clemson University.

30 People Injured After Floor Collapses During Condo Party

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Backpacks and large bags are now banned from school events. Photo credits: twitter.com

Backpacks and Larger Bags are no Longer Allowed in School Events

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 9, 2018
Banksy's "Girl With Red Balloon" painting shreds itself at Sotheby's auction. Photo credits: www.sothebys.com

A Bansky Painting Automatically Shreds Itself After Being Sold at Auction

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 7, 2018
Homecoming Week is Next Week

Homecoming Week is Next Week

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
October 1, 2018
New York becomes the first state to integrate mental health education into their standard school curriculum.

New York is the First State to Require Mandatory Mental Health Classes for all Students

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 28, 2018
Photo credits: www.bentley.edu

Why There is a Very Thin Line Between Art and Science

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 26, 2018
Photo credits: www.shutterstock.com

Multiple Victims in Maryland Shooting

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 25, 2018
Photo credits: www.thestreet.com

Coca-Cola and Cannabis are Partnering up to Make Marijuana-Infused Drinks

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporer
September 18, 2018
Photo credits: www.epeak.in

Anonymous Op-Ed Causes Anger

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 12, 2018
"The suppression of religious freedoms is part of an official government campaign to “Sinicize” religion by demanding loyalty to the atheist Communist party."

China Wages War on Christianity

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 11, 2018
Photo credit: www.cardschat.com

Fans Destroy Nike Apparel in Protest of Colin Kaepernick Ad

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 10, 2018
Photo Credits: dailymail.co.uk

Trump Not Invited to John McCain’s Funeral

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
September 4, 2018
Photo credits: www.starrcards.com

Fight Between YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI Ends in a Draw

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 28, 2018
The First Ever Back-to-School Backlight Bash

The First Ever Back-to-School Backlight Bash

Jasmeen Rivera and Angeliq Rigby
August 28, 2018
"The coast guard patrols the St John's river outside of the Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Florida authorities are reporting multiple fatalities after a mass shooting at the riverfront mall in Jacksonville that was hosting a video game tournament." CBS News Photo credits: (AP Photo/Laura Heald)

People Shot and Killed at Madden Video Game Event in Florida

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 27, 2018
"Former football player Ray Lewis speaking to a crowd on Saturday at the opening of a new park in Lakeland." Spectrum News Photo credit: Stephanie Claytor, staff

New Park Opened Up In Lakeland, Florida With Help From Hall of Famer Ray Lewis

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 26, 2018
"In this Aug.6, 2018 file photo, a child receives a measles vaccination in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brail's health officials said Friday Aug. 24, that more than 4 million children still need to be vaccinated against measles." WRAL News Photo credits: AP Photo/Leo Correa, FILE

Four Million Brazilian Children Still Need To Be Vaccinated

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 26, 2018
Photo credit: barrons.com

Trump says, “If I ever got impeached, I think the market would crash.”

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 24, 2018
Photo credits: pinterest.co.uk

‘LazyTown’ Actor Stefan Karl Stefansson Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 24, 2018
Catch Up On Your Missed Summer News

Catch Up On Your Missed Summer News

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
August 20, 2018
Picture credits: www.mashupmom.com

AMC Theaters Now Offering $5 Tickets on Tuesdays Permanently

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
May 11, 2018
Kendrick Lamar is the first music performer outside of the jazz and classical genre to win Pulitzer Prize. Lamar performing in Quebec City, Canada, July 7, 2017. Photo: Andrea Dresdale- ABC News

Kendrick Lamar Becomes the First Rapper to Win a Pulitzer Prize in Music

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 27, 2018
Subway set to close 500 U.S locations. Photo: Brian McCready- Patch National Staff

Subway to Close 500 Restaurants Across the U.S

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 27, 2018
"Books-A-Million" logo for West Loop in Kissimmee, Florida.

Journey Band Member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee to be at the Books-Of-Million in Kissimmee, Florida

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
April 26, 2018
(Lto R) Hailey Roseboro (Dance, 11th) and Ruby Long (Creative Writing, 10th) fastening heartfelt messages to main hallway lockers.

Valentine’s Day Hearts Show Love to OCSA Campus

Jasmeen Rivera, Reporter
February 14, 2018
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