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⛰🏔 Provo News: Utah Woman Dies in Canyoneering, Putin's Upcoming Visit to Mongolia, Police Investigate Threats Against Provo High.

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August 30, 2024


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Utah Woman Dies in Canyoneering Accident in California

Jeannine Skinner, a 34-year-old Utah woman, tragically drowned during a canyoneering trip in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Her parents, Larry and Kathleen Skinner, are mourning her loss while relying on their faith. Jeannine, along with two friends, David Bell and Peter On, lost their lives when she became trapped in a whirlpool, and the others tried to save her. Jeannine was remembered by her parents as a cheerful, vivacious woman with a love for the outdoors, music, and service to others. The family finds comfort in their belief that they will be reunited in the afterlife.

National News

Disparities in School Discipline Persist a Decade After Ferguson

Ten years after the Ferguson uprising, Black students are still disproportionately suspended and expelled from schools. Despite some progress in lowering suspension rates, significant racial disparities persist. For example, in Georgia, Black students make up a third of the student population but account for the majority of suspensions. The issue, which gained attention during the Black Lives Matter movement, remains a significant challenge, with advocates pushing for restorative justice practices over exclusionary discipline. However, post-pandemic calls for stricter discipline and increased police presence in schools have complicated reform efforts.

International News

Putin's Upcoming Visit to Mongolia Amid ICC Warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Mongolia next week, despite an ICC arrest warrant against him for the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children. As a signatory of the Rome Statute, Mongolia is technically obligated to arrest Putin but is unlikely to do so. Experts suggest that while Mongolia could face legal proceedings for not complying, the consequences are expected to be minimal, especially given Russia's position as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. This visit will be Putin's first to an ICC member country since the warrant was issued.

Sports News

District and Police Investigate Threats Against Provo High

Timpview High School canceled its annual football rivalry game against Provo High due to threatening social media posts targeting Provo's coaches, players, and their families. The decision was confirmed by Timpview's principal, Momi Tu'ua, and athletic director, Wendy Anae, with no plans to reschedule the game this season. Provo School District superintendent Wendy Dau expressed disappointment and emphasized the need for the community to reevaluate its priorities. The Provo Police Department is involved in an ongoing investigation, and appropriate actions will be taken against those responsible.

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