2016

Kayla Kirtz, News Writer
April 5, 2016

  1. February 7th, 2016 – Super Bowl 2016: Broncos’ defense dominates as Peyton Manning wins second title

Peyton Manning ended his 18-year career, leading his team to victory with a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in the 50th Super Bowl.

A Denver Broncos fan holds up sign during a rally following a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions.
David Zalubowski
A Denver Broncos fan holds up sign during a rally following a parade for the NFL football Super Bowl champions.
  1. April 24, 2015 – The Apple Watch.

After a few extreme advancements in technology in 1976, Apple has created a gadget that wraps up your whole life and places it around your wrist.

Apple Watches appear on display, Friday, April 10, 2015, in New York.
Bebeto Matthews
Apple Watches appear on display, Friday, April 10, 2015, in New York.
  1. December 21st, 2015 – Wrong contestant crowned at Miss Universe 2015

In a somewhat awkward series of events, host Steve Harvey of the Miss Universe Pageant 2015 wrongfully crowned Miss Colombia as the winner of Miss Universe. Just moments later, the crown was placed on the head of Miss Philippines, the original winner.  

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, right, and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach wait for the announcer to name the new Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas.
John Locher
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, right, and Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach wait for the announcer to name the new Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Las Vegas.
  1. September 25th, 2015 – Caitlyn Jenner legally changes name and gender

After revealing her new identity on the cover of the July issue of Vanity Fair magazine, former Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner officially became Caitlyn Jenner on September 25th.

Caitlyn Jenner accepts the Arthur Ashe award for courage at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello
Caitlyn Jenner accepts the Arthur Ashe award for courage at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles.
  1. March 20th, 2016 – Obama lands in Cuba as first US president to visit in nearly a century

Obama became the first US president to touch down in Cuba since Calvin Coolidge in 1928, and since the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959.

U.S. President Barack Obama, left, listens to Cuba's President Raul Castro, during a joint statement in Havana, Cuba, Monday, March 21, 2016.
Ramon Espinosa
U.S. President Barack Obama, left, listens to Cuba’s President Raul Castro, during a joint statement in Havana, Cuba, Monday, March 21, 2016.
  1. June 16th, 2015 – Donald Trump Announces Presidential Bid

“We need somebody that literally will take this country and make it great again. We can do that. So ladies and gentlemen, I am officially running for president of the United States,” Trump announced. He is still aiming for the Republican presidential nomination today.

Donald Trump speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.
Manuel Balce Ceneta
Donald Trump speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.