Weekly News Update

Shirley Zhou '18 & Derrick Zhao '18|February 4, 2016

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Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, speak during the CNN Democratic presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Clinton vs Sanders, who will be the winner?

Since the beginning of the 2016 election cycle, Hillary Clinton has been the top choice of the Democratic Party. However, her lead over Bernie Sanders is minimal and shrinking. According to the newest nationwide CNN/ORC Poll, Clinton has the support of 52% of the democratic voters, topping Sanders by 14%, which are the tightest figures so far.

Bernie Sanders, a native of Brooklyn, New York City, graduated from the University of Chicago and he has been one of two senators for the state of Vermont since 2006.

The main divergences between the two candidates are the opinions on gun ownership and foreign policies.

New video of Paris attackers was released by ISIS

On January 25, 2016, ISIS released new videos of the Paris attacks. The approximately 18-minute-long propaganda begins with a summary of news reports on the Paris attacks, then shows nine people who ISIS claims to be the attackers. An audio message from the attackers is also included, which expresses their pride in their doings and their determinations to bring France to its knees.

The video was seemed to be filmed in what looked like a desert. It was seemingly professionally produced and edited. According to CNN terrorism analyst Paul Cruickshank, a signal ISIS conveyed through the video was that their next target could be the United Kingdom.

Santa Clara to Host Super Bowl 50

On February 7, 2016, Super Bowl 50 will be hosted in the city of Santa Clara, California at Levi’s Stadium, one of the world’s largest and most advanced football stadiums.

Suepr Bowl 50 will be played at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos
Suepr Bowl 50 will be played at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Courtesy of wikipedia.org

Days away from the competition, the atmosphere in the Bay Area is already developing. A weeklong series of public events are going to be held throughout the region, including the NFL Experience and the Super Bowl City fan village.

According to the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, their goal is to “create a Super Bowl that not only brings people together, but also gives back in a meaningful way and leaves a lasting impact in the Bay Area.” The game will be played on February 7th between the Caroline Panthers and the Denver Broncos.