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Vol. XLVI, No. 14
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After an intensive manhunt, authorities surround ex-cop turned fugitive.
Cop killer dead. Officials identify charred remains of Dorner in cabin blaze aftermath. By MARIELA LIMON Staff Writer The manhunt for alleged killer Christopher Dorner came to an end last Tuesday afternoon after a mountain side gun battle with local authorities in Big Bear that resulted in his death. Dorner barricaded himself in a cabin that went up in flames after an extensive shootout with police. San Bernardino County sheriff officials announced Thursday night that the remains found in the burned down cabin did indeed belong to the ex-LAPD Christopher Dorner. According to the Associated Press, Jodi Miller, a spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County sheriff-coroner, said the identification was made through Dorner’s
dental records. Miller did not give a cause of death. Prior to the shootout, several news stations across southern California reported that around 12:25 p.m. a man resembling Dorner had stolen a car from a home in the Big Bear area. Local authorities believed that Dorner may have been hiding in an empty condo in proximity to the sheriffs command post located close to where his burnt car was found on Feb. 7. It was later confirmed that the couple who owned the condo Dorner resided in since Friday had been held hostage by Dorner only for a few minutes before fleeing with their car. Rick Heltebrake, a resident of Big Bear, was driving near the area when he saw the man who resembled Dorner Continued on Pg. 3
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Cop-killer Christopher Dorner died in a deadly skirmish with local authorities.
Obama addresses next four years By MARYSOL GUZMAN Staff Writer
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Pope Benedict XVI publicly announced his resignation to the world Feb. 11 and mentioned that he no longer has the body and mind to lead the Catholic church.
Pope Benedict XVI stuns world with resignation By ERIN LEACH Staff Writer Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation last Monday, Feb. 11 after eight years of service. “Both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me,” said Pope Benedict XVI according to the Vatican. Past popes have had difficulty with their health, however this has been the first resignation in 600 years. Many people believe that despite his condition, other factors may have contributed to his decision as well.
The news shocked the Catholic population around the globe due to this unprecedented event. “This is historical, and in the long run, better for the church as a whole,” said CSUSB faculty member Patrick Areffi. Theories regarding the pope’s reasons vary. Catholicism has been in the public eye recently since the molestation accusations in recent years. According to a U.S. News report, “There have been more than 6,100 accused priests since 1950, more than 16,000 victims identified to date, $2.5 billion in settlements and therapy bills for victims, attorneys fees and costs to care for priests pulled out of ministry from 2004 Continued on Pg. 3
President Barack Obama spoke in front of House members and civilians to discuss the future of America for the next four years of his presidency last Tuesday Feb. 12. The President opened his State of the Union address with a quote from President John F. Kennedy: “The Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.” Immigration reform, investments in energy, investments in education, gun control, higher minimum wage, health benefits, job creation and home manufactured goods were just a few of his topics discussed in his speech. Obama also thanked troops and civilians who sacrificed their lives for the safety of Americans. “Because of them we can say with confidence that America will complete its mission in Afghanistan and achieve our objective of defeating the core of Al-Qaeda,” said Obama. “Today the organization that attacked us on 9/11 is a shadow of its former self.” Around 33,000 soldiers have returned home from Afghanistan and a scheduled 30,000 more will be back home by the end of this year he said. This can potentially lead to the end of the war in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. Student Kelli Cuevas has a husband serving in Afghanistan for the next nine months, which made her unsure about Obama’s statement. Continued on Pg. 3