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From local happenings to national topics and global events, here is the news worth knowing from the week of Aug. 26, 2024.
Local
Wright State announces two schedule changes, fall break for 2025-2026 calendar
On Friday, Aug. 30, Wright State Provost Amy Thompson announced two schedule changes to the 2025-2026 academic calendar, according to a campus-wide email communication.
The changes include the addition of a two day fall break, starting in fall 2025. The break will be on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and 10, 2025.
“Fall break will provide a short and necessary breather midway through the semester, allowing students and faculty to catch up and prepare for their midterms. Fall break is not a vacation period for university employees. Faculty and advisors will be available during their regular office hours during fall break, but no classes will be held,” Thompson wrote.
The other change to the calendar is the extension of time between spring and summer semesters from one week to two weeks.
National
Grand Canyon’s only water pipeline fails
On Thursday, Aug. 29, the main pipeline bringing water to the Grand Canyon National Park failed after a series of breaks, according to the Associated Press. Overnight hotel stays had to suddenly shut down during the busiest times of the year.
Water restrictions will run throughout the Labor Day weekend when hotels are near or at capacity. As of Friday, Aug 30, no water is being pumped to either the canyon’s south or north rims, officials said.
Columbus Blue Jackets Star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed in accident
On Thursday, Aug. 29, NHL all-star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, according to the Associated Press.
Gaudreau played for the Columbus Blue Jackets for the last two years and previously played for the Calgary Flames for eight years. The brothers were set to be groomsmen in their sister's wedding the following day.
Police said the driver was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and has been charged with two counts of death by auto, reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Global
Protests erupt in Israel after six more hostages were found dead
On Sunday, Spet. 1, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to protest after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza, according to the Associated Press. The protesters are demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a cease-fire with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home.
Israel’s largest trade union, the Histadrut, is also pressuring the government by calling a general strike for Monday, Sept. 2, It aims to shut down or disrupt major sectors of the economy, including banking, health care and the country’s main airport.
