current events writing assignment

Choose a newsworthy article about something happening at the international, state, or local level in this month (February).
The set-up
1. Citation at the top.
2. Summary that includes one quote that is properly cited. Give important information-who, what, where, when, and why (4-5 sentences)
3. Outcome/opinion (3-5 sentences): why is this event important or significant? What are your thoughts or opinions? Why did you choose this article