1. Shenanigans first show of the semester 

Shenanigans, Lee University’s improvisational group, is holding their first shows of the semester on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. and on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the Rose Lecture hall of the Helen DeVos College of Education. 

“I believe that the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ holds true for those actually sick, as well as for college students who are in the middle of a stress-packed week,” Garrett Wheeler, Shenanigans team coach, told Lee University. “Whether you dabble in the art of storytelling or are simply down for a late-night laugh, we invite everyone to join the fun at our shows!”

The show is expected to last an hour and a half with the entry fee of $1 at the doors. 

For more information, contact Wheeler at [email protected] and follow Shenanigans Improv on Instagram @leeshenanigans.

2. Hurricane Ian death toll rises

On Monday, Oct. 3, Hurricane Ian’s death toll raises over 80 deaths as residents of Florida and the Carolinas face an expensive recovery.

Hurricane-ravaged Florida, Carolinas face daunting recovery https://t.co/jnxk67e0BY pic.twitter.com/ceBC1vLWsI

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 2, 2022

Hundreds of people have been rescued and the death toll continues to rise as emergency workers and search teams venture further out as the waters recede. More than 85 storm related deaths have been confirmed with four people killed in North Carolina.

Hurricane Ian reached a category four hurricane on Wednesday, Sept. 28, with a maximum wind of 150 miles per hour.

Many homes, beach condos and a motel were destroyed on Florida’s Sanibel Island as satellite images from the national Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have shown.

“It’s all just completely gone,” Sanibel’s city manager, Dana Souza said. “Our electric system is pretty much destroyed, our sewer system has been damaged badly and our public water supply is under assessment.”

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3. Police crowd control attempts resulted in 125 tramped at Indonesian soccer match

On Saturday, Oct. 1, police fired tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match between Arema FC of East Java’s Malang city and Persebaya Surabaya in an attempt to stop violence. This act instead caused mass panic resulting in 125 deaths.

BREAKING: Panic at Indonesia soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls leaves 127 dead, most from trampling. https://t.co/71iOcSeHUo

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2022

Brawls are common between Indonesian rivals, so the Persebaya fans were banned from the stadium. The violence occurred when Arema lost 3-2 and their fans threw objects at the players and officials. Fans were questioning the sudden loss after 23 years of undefeated home matches against Persebaya.

Outside the stadium, five police vehicles were set ablaze and toppled.

“The stadium turned into a smoke-filled battleground when police fired tear gas,” said Rizky, who goes by one name, a fan.

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