Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
This is the Quick Fix for Monday, May 15, 2018.
Pop Culture
– Deadpool 2 is just two days away & the marketing is on point:
Hannah Brown is the reigning Miss Alabama USA 2018 and the Tuscaloosa native is ready for the big stage at Miss USA. The 23-year-old succeeded 2017 winner Baylee Smith. Dating back to 2010, Miss Alabama USA has finished in the top 20 seven of eight years, with five finishes inside of the top 10. Brown will be hoping to continue that trend.
She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Information Sciences. She currently works as an interior designer.
Brown hopes to use her platform as Miss Alabama USA “to start an open conversation about the freedom to deal with mental health challenges and the importance of forgiveness.” She draws on her past which included a childhood illness, the loss of loved ones to homicide, and anxiety and depression.
Through it all, she has persevered and hopes to continue being an inspiration for young women everywhere.
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Logan Lester landed the highlight coveted crown of Miss Texas USA 2018 and hopes to continue the proud tradition on the Miss USA stage. The 23-year-old Houston native succeeded 2017 winner Nancy Gonzalez. In recent years, Miss Texas USA has produced a first runner-up (Ylianna Guera, 2015), fourth runner-up (Ali Nugent, 2013), third runner-up (Ana Rodriguez, 2011), and Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart.
Lester is one of the top real estate workers in the Houston area, becoming the youngest member of the 20 under 40 list.
She launched Because Nice Matters “to spread a message of kindness and inclusion.” She also volunteers at The Ronald McDonald House and was active in helping her community recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey.
“It’s important to treat all people like they’re important and that their dreams matter,” she said following her Miss Texas USA win, via the Houston Chronicle. “My message is to be kind to people, because you never know what they’re going through.”
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Lauren Vizza is the reigning Miss Louisiana USA 2018 and will be representing her home state at the upcoming Miss USA pageant. The 28-year-old Shreveport native succeeded 2017 winner Bethan Trahan. Vizza, who was previously Miss Louisiana 2012, is looking to get her state back in the Top 10 for the first time since Brittany Guidry finished as third runner-up in 2014.
During her everyday life, Vizza serves as the morning news anchor at KTAL NBC 6 in her hometown. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University and was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority where she remains a president of the local alumni chapter.
As part of her community outreach, Vizza is involved with the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and works on a literacy project with the public library system to encourage teenagers to read.
She also works with the March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network, the Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health, and several other agencies around the state.
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Police responding to reports of shots fired near Brownsville Middle School in Miami, Florida. According to reports, the scene is active inside an apartment complex near Brownsville Middle. Police were at the scene rushing kids quickly into the school.
The reports of shots fired near Brownsville Middle School is just the latest in a string of lockdowns, bomb threats, and shootings that have plagued the United States.
At this time, no suspects or injuries have been reported. The school has been placed on lockdown. The Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools released a statement saying “Unacceptable and reprehensible disturbance to our schools and students. Brownsville Middle School is currently on lockdown after reports of shots fired in the area. Students and staff are safe.”
Over the course of the past few years, shootings such as these have been a scourge upon the country and people have struggled with coming up with a solution. Lockdowns have become all too common as a means of protection when students and faculty are in danger and today is no different.
This incident follows similar incidents at Dodd Middle School in Connecticut, Windham Public Schools also in Connecticut, Pacoima Middle School in Los Angeles, Millennium Middle School in Florida, and US Grant High School in Oklahoma, which are just some of the places where events such as this have occurred.
Tori Kruse is the reigning Miss Missouri USA 2018 and is preparing to take the stage for the biggest pageant of her life at Miss USA. The 27-year-old Camdenton native succeeded 2017 winner Bayleigh Dayton and she will be looking to continue the hot streak for Miss Missouri USA. In the past two years, Miss Missouri USA has finished in the top 10 of the competition.
Kruse graduated with a Bachelors of Busines Administration in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Iowa. After school, she became a full-time model and freelance sports reporter. She has walked in New York Fashion Week and has been featured on E! News.
She is the founder of the 1st ManUpª program which provides awareness to help prevent sexual assault and harassment by speaking to young men.
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
As Deadpool 2 hit theaters May 18, 2018, it feels only right to look back at some other comic book movie sequels that completely knocked their predecessor out of the park. For sanity’s sake I’m not including the Avengers films, despite Age of Ultron being a cluster and Infinity War a pure spectacle. Also, I’m going to be generous and not pick apart the DC universe – primarily because nothing recent has even scratched the surface of its comic potential, so why bother.
Hands down, The Dark Knight was the sequel we needed and deserved. Christopher Nolan created a film that changed how we perceive the genre.
The cast was legendary, the premise was captivating, and this is a film that truly does The Joker justice. Not to mention, the fights were great and the dialogue was believable for the stakes in the movie. This one definitely deserves a re-watch on a rainy day.
2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Not many people were big on the “Star Spangled Man with a Plan” from the first Captain America. To make up for all the patriotism, the MCU delivered a much more action-packed sequel that placed Cap’s loyalty to his friend above the rules for a change.
This film showed extensive character growth and made Cap one of the most well-rounded members of the MCU. The success of this film allowed for Civil War which was also directed by The Russo Brothers, the masterminds behind Infinity War.
3. Thor: Ragnarok (2018)
Here, we get a taste of the famous Planet Hulk comics (we knew we’d never get a feature-length film) along with Hemsworth’s best performance as the God of Thunder. This movie analyzed everything wrong with the previous installments and took the time to remold the character, along with giving him a haircut, and proved to fans of the MCU that it’s possible to create something totally unexpected and hilarious from one of the more serious Avengers.
Bonus points for having cast Jeff Goldblum.
4. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Bryan Singer basically redeemed himself in the X-Men universe with Days of Future Past. While many people referred to this installment as the Terminator rip-off, it still has many redeeming qualities that hold up in comic book movie lore.
Bringing together the original cast of mutants from the first trilogy to tie in how the new, younger versions of themselves make sense in this new iteration was not only enjoyable from a fan perspective, but it grounded the film in a way much needed when time travel is the key mode of transportation.
5. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Sam Raimi really captured the heart of Peter Parker in this Spider-Man sequel, as well as creating equally enticing villains. Many critics – and fans – say the biggest problem with comic book movies are the villains. The good guys win so we know the stakes are never that high or the risk too great for our heroes. This is not the case for Spider-Man 2.
Sure, there’s a love story, but this is a movie that explores the state of mind each character, good or bad, is going through and how those feelings justify their actions. It’s a film that has serious consequences and the genre is all the better for it having taken those risks.
6. X2 (2003)
This well-received sequel gave fans a more in-depth look at some of the most beloved comic book characters along with delivering a deep message about being different is often perceived as being dangerous. The struggle of understanding and acceptance is a thread that has always run deep within the X-Men universe, but it truly flourishes in this adaptation.
Staying true to the source material is never an easy feat, but the characters and story we get from X2 are a wonderful companion to the comic books fans immediately embraced. Standalone Wolverine flicks aside, this is by far the best film out of the bunch.
7. Superman II (1980)
Christopher Reeve will forever be my Superman. The charm and charisma he exhumes is contagious, as is his spot on portrayal of the iconic hero. This film is older than most of you reading this, yet it still holds it’s status as one of the most influential and well done comic book films of all time.
Personally, I’m not about to kneel before Zod, so I’m glad we had Superman to save the day.
8. Logan (2017)
Logan was so good people actually petitioned it for Oscar nominations. If the beloved character was going to go out, I can’t imagine a more dark yet poetic way this film captured the beast, the man, and the heart of Logan in his final journey.
There’s been talk about Wolverine returning once the MCU/FOX merger is complete, but this film provided a fitting end for a tragic hero. The introduction of his mutant daughter Laura made this all the more heartbreaking, learning he isn’t alone after all. If you didn’t cry at the end of this movie, you’re the real monster!
9. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
This film is fun, action-packed, and delivers a lot of heart, not to mention an epic soundtrack. Sometimes it gets really hard to have all these elements in a comic book movie but when you step away from the violence and drama (looking at you DC) there’s a much lighter side that can convey the same message in a much stronger voice.
James Gunn took a risk making GotG but damn, did it pay off big time i.e. Infinity War. The Guardians films are two of my favorites in the MCU because they have their own unique identity. Somehow, no matter how bizarre a talking tree and raccoon are, I’d rather see what this group of heroes are up to than many of our Earth-bound pals.
10. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Guillermo del Toro knows what he’s doing when it comes to filmmaking, let’s all agree on that. Ron Perlman is perfectly cast, there’s no doubt about that. The artistic choices del Toro made felt as if pages of the comic book were being pulled off the paper and on to the big screen. Visuals aside, this film works because not only is it much better than the first installment, but it grows the relationships between characters with real life or death stakes.
With a new reboot of Hellboy set to release next year, I’m not ready to say goodbye to these two films quite yet.
Honorable Mentions
The Wolverine (2013)
The Wolverine is one of the best comic book adaptation films to date. The third act leaves a lot to be desired and left us with a lot of questions, however, it deserves a spot on the list. We get Jean Grey’s “Ghost” which is a nice way to infuse that comic element into a film.
There are a lot of great comic gems in this film, but there’s no real explanation as to why drilling into Logan’s claws would extract his healing power and if so, why is this never used again when the world is on the brink of destruction? Oh well, Logan was great!
Batman Returns (1992)
Danny DeVito leads an army of penguins against Batman. That’s it – I’m in.
Jlloyd Tafari Samuel, a former Trinidadian professional footballer who also played as a defender and midfielder for Aston Villa, has passed away at the age of 37. The former Trinidad and Tobago international was involved in a collision with a truck near Warrington, England.
During his playing career, Samuel played in the Premier League for both Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers. On August 7, 2009, it was announced that Samuel had received his Trinidadian passports making them eligible to play for the national team. Samuel made his debut for the Soca Warriors in a 4–1 defeat to Honduras on September 6, 2009.
The Trinidad and Tobago Soccer Association released a statement on Twitter saying, “We’ve received some terrible news that former National defender and Ex-Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers player Jlloyd Samuel died in a car crash this morning in England. The TTFA and all his former teammates extend deepest condolences to his family in this most difficult time.”
Samuel was most recently player-manager of non-league side Egerton.
Samuel’s Range Rover reportedly collided with a lorry on his route back to his home near Warrington on Tuesday morning, after he had dropped his children at school.
Samuel was born in Trinidad and Tobago and grew up in London, where he played junior football for Senrab, the club which produced famous names including John Terry and Sol Campbell, as well as West Ham and Charlton.
He is best known for a nine-year spell at Aston Villa, where he made 169 Premier League appearances predominantly at left-back. He also represented England at youth level before switching to Trinidad and Tobago at senior level, winning two senior international caps.
Aston Villa, the club Samuel was best known for playing on, tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former player Jlloyd Samuel at the age of just 37 in a car accident. Our players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect tonight and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this very difficult time.”
We've received some terrible news that former National defender and Ex-Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers player Jlloyd Samuel died in a car crash this morning in England. The TTFA and all his former teammates extends deepest condolences to his family in this most difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ujhcmw9jrQ
Pippa Middleton is a British autor, socialite, and writer who is best known for being the younger sister of Catherine “Kate” Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William. Pippa began receiving notoriety when she appeared as the maid of honor at her sister’s wedding to Prince William. Middleton got married herself in 2017 to James Matthews.
Pippa Middleton was born in Reading, Berkshire, England on September 6, 1983. She graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an English literature degree. After her college graduation in 2008, Middleton briefly worked at a public relations firm promoting luxury products. She then had an events management job with Table Talk, a company based in London that organizes corporate events and parties.
Middleton is also a regular writer for various publications. In June 2013, she was named a contributing editor of Vanity Fair. Also in 2013, Middleton also wrote a column for The Sunday Telegraph. In May 2013, she became the sole director and shareholder of PXM Enterprises Limited.
In July 2016, Middleton became engaged to James Matthews, a former professional racing driver and current hedge fund manager.
Brooke Johnson is the reigning Miss Alaska USA 2018 and will be representing The Last Frontier in this year’s Miss USA pageant. The 25-year-old Anchorage native succeeded 2017 winner Alyssa London, who was the first titleholder of Tlingit heritage. London went on to place in the Top 10 of Miss USA 2017. Johnson is a graduate of Lindenwood University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Cinema Arts, going on to become the first female photojournalist for Coastal Television in 34 years.
She is also a national ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
With her platform, Johnson aims to “adopt a platform to educate future generations about self-esteem, mental health awareness and bullying.” She launched the Crowning Confidence project to lead in those areas and to motivate “young women around the country through words of affirmation and reminders of their value.”
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Marianny Egurrola will be representing Miss Georgia USA 2018 at the upcoming Miss USA pageant. The 25-year-old Buford native, who immigrated to the United States from Colombia when she was 15 years old, succeeds 2017 winner DeAnna Johnson. Since 2012, Miss Georgia USA has had three contestants place in the top five of the Miss USA pageant. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in International Affairs.
Egurrola became the first Latina woman to win Miss Georgia.
“I am so proud that this is happening, because when I was competing even this year, one of my doubts was that I was not born in the United States, and I am Latina,” she said, via CBS-46. “But everything changed and I am so glad it did.”
Along with being a beauty queen, Egurrola is an international actress and model, and the founder of her own organization Seas of Smiles.
She hopes to use her platform as Miss Georgia USA to help people of “all races, cultures, and backgrounds” focus “on personal growth, their self-esteem and confidence .”
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Lady Amelia Windsor is an English model who has been dubbed “The Most Beautiful Member of the Royal Family.” This was the headline of Tatler magazine, which Lady Amelia graced the cover of two years ago.
She burst into the fashion world then and since, has walked in major shows and worked behind-the-scenes for some of the biggest names in fashion. Unlike most royals who avoid social media completely, she’s amassed a big Instagram following with almost 40K followers.
Lady Amelia is the daughter of George Windsor, the Earl of St Andrews, and Sylvana Tomaselli, a lecturer in history at St John’s College Cambridge. She’s the granddaughter of the Duke of Kent.
The Royal Windsor has worked in fashion both on and off the catwalk. As a model, she was signed to Storm, the agency which represents superstars Kate Moss and Cara Delevigne.
But as she told Vogue UK last year, “I would love to make a contribution to any aspect behind the creative process. On my year abroad I want to really further my understanding of every aspect of a fashion house: from the making of the fabrics to the production of a catwalk show.”
Lady Amelia studies at The University of Edinburgh, and for her year abroad she’s worked for designer Azzedine Alaia and interned at Jewellery House Bvlgari. She’ll soon be releasing a collaboration with shoe designer and family friend Penelope Chilvers. Last year, the young royal filmed a short video for the brand in Southern Spain.
A naked man who shut down traffic on I-95 had died after being shot twice by a Richmond Police officer.
According to Richmond Police, the incident started as a hit-and-run near the intersection of Belvidere and Franklin Streets. An officer, who witnessed the incident & pursued the vehicle, said the unidentified man behind the wheel was naked. Authorities say that the suspect attempted to get on I-95 at the Chamberlayne Avenue entrance ramp before hitting two other vehicles, sending his car crashing into nearby trees.
Once his car crashed, police say the suspect “ran across traffic on I-95 North and became aggressive with an officer” who attempted to arrest him. The officer attempted to use their taser to control the man, however, was required to use deadly force after he was unable to control the man.
Crime Insider sources say the officer attempted to subdue the suspect with a Taser. When that did not work, those sources say that officer pulled out his service weapon and shot the suspect as he continued to get aggressive. The man was shot twice and transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The shooting officer is on administrative leave pending the investigation, per protocol. Crime Insider sources say the shooting officer is a veteran Richmond Police Officer. The shooting investigation is being handled by the Richmond Police Force Investigative Team.
All lanes were closed near Chamberlayne Avenue at mile marker 76 as Virginia State Police assisted Richmond Police in the search for the naked man.
The suspect, who was shot twice in the abdomen, died at the hospital. The officer involved in the shooting, who also remains unidentified, has been questioned and placed on leave.
Abigail HIll is the reigning Miss Washington USA 2018 and set to compete in the upcoming Miss USA pageant in May. The 20-year-old Enumclaw native succeeded 2017 winner Alex Carlson-Helo, who was previously Miss Washington Teen USA 2012. Hill will be searching for Miss Washington USA’s first Top 15 finish since Tara McCormick in 2004. The only Miss Washington USA to win the Miss USA crown was Dorothy Anstett in 1968.
Hill has long dreamed of competing in the Miss USA pageant, saying it was a goal since the age of 9.
During her growth in pageantry, she has created her own platform called #W82TXT, reaching untold numbers of viewers and gathering over 1,000 signed pledges to stop texting while driving. Alongside of this platform, Hill donates her time and efforts to various disaster-relief organizations, specifically those targeting families with children, as she firmly believes that today’s youth are the future.
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
David Tepper is an American billionaire investor and hedge fund manager. He is rumored to be purchasing the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. The reported deal is worth $2.2 billion, and Tepper is expected to pay straight up cold hard cash. He is currently the minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
So, how much is Tepper worth?
Net Worth as of 2018: $11 billion
Wall Street has treated Tepper well over his life. He accumulated his $11 billion through multiple investments in companies like Yahoo, Pfizer, HP, Bank of America, oil refineries, and General Motors. Tepper also worked at Goldman Sachs and founded the company Appaloosa Management.
Early Years
Tepper was born on September 11, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born into a Jewish family, his dad worked as an accountant and mother was an elementary school teacher. Tepper paid his way through college at the University of Pittsburgh by working at Frick Fine Arts Library. He received his bachelors of arts degree in finance.
After graduation, Tepper briefly worked for Equibank before returning back to school to achieve his Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon, which is the equivalent to an MBA.
1982-1992
After graduating from Carnegie Mellon, Tepper accepted a position with Republic Steel of Ohio. In 1984, Keystone Mutual Funds poached Tepper from Republic Steel. Shortly after taking the position with Keystone Mutual, Goldman Sachs came calling. Tepper joined Goldman’s high yield group. He worked as a credit analyst for six months and then was promoted to head trader of the high yield group. Tepper’s primary responsibilities at Goldman Sachs dealt with bankruptcies and special situations. He worked the position at Goldman for eight years.
1993-2010
Tepper left Goldman Sachs in 1993 to open his fund management company, Appaloosa Management. The company focused on distressed debt, with investments in public equity and fixed income markets. Tepper and co-founder Jack Walton grew the company through the 1990’s mostly being known as a junk bond investment boutique. Appaloosa was able to navigate the economic downturn during the 2000’s and stay afloat relatively comfortable compared to other similar firms.
Tepper is known for “investing in the diciest of companies” which have yielded high returns on investment. In 2009, Tepper’s hedge-fund purchased distressed financial stocks, many coming Bank of America for the low price of $3 per share. The hedge-fund would eventually profit $7 billion from the distressed stocks a year later when the market recovered. Tepper would receive $4 billion of the $7 million haul. For the 2009 year, Tepper was the top-earning hedge fund manager.
2011-Present
In 2011, Tepper was awarded the Institutional Hedge Fund Firm of the Year. Also in the same year, an ATM receipt from Tepper made quite the headlines. While in the Hamptons, Tepper withdrew $400 from an ATM. Tepper left without taking the printed receipt. The next person to use the ATM found the receipt that showed an account balance of $100 million.
In 2012, Tepper was ranked by Forbes as the top-ranked hedge fund earner and reached 166th on a list of wealthiest people in the world. Tepper has consistently found himself in the top-25 of hedge fund earners throughout the decade.
Tepper will reportedly buy NFL franchise Carolina Panthers for $2.2 billion in cash.
Elizabeth Flint, a former Ms. EIU (Eastern Illinois University) Fitness 2017 and fitness model, has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a student at her former high school, where she was working as a volunteer intern.
What happened?
Flint, 21, has been charged with criminal sexual assault for the alleged incident which involved a student from Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois. School personnel reportedly became suspicious of Flint’s behavior and alerted administrators once the story came to light.
According to The Daily Eastern News, prosecutors claim that Flint assaulted the victim three times at her home, which is located in South Lalonde, this past April.
According to The Daily Herald, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin issued the following written statement over the case:
“The allegations against (Flint) are, simply put, disgusting.”
“It is alleged that she used her position of trust and authority to sexually assault a minor student on three separate occasions. This type of abhorrent behavior will not be tolerated.”
Glenbard East Principal Shahe Bagdasarian also issued the following statement in an email:
“Although legal requirements prevent us from revealing specific information about this situation, we handled this matter with the utmost urgency and immediately followed all reporting and investigative protocols,”
Flint has since been released on $5,000 bond and her next date in court will take place this upcoming June.
Who is Elizabeth Flint?
As mentioned above, Flint graduated from the school that was the scene of the incident, Glenbard High School, in 2014. While there, she had been a varsity cheerleader and a member of the key club, according to her LinkedIn page.
According to her account, she later attended Eastern Illinois University, where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, the physical therapy club and the kinesiology club. The Daily Eastern News, as mentioned above, also claimed that she was Ms. EIU Fitness 2017. On Twitter, SportSmasher also identified her as a fitness model.
Her LinkedIn page also claimed that also claimed that she had been a child care teacher since 2013 and had been a dive lessons instructor and assistant dive coach since 2013; she gave the following statement concerning her work:
“I taught children the proper techniques by using a three step approach in order to dive off a springboard and land in the water hands first. After teaching the basic techniques i would help them improve their skill and difficulty levels [sic].”
Since the case came to light, her Instagram account has since become private.
Brittinay Nicolette is the reigning Miss Maryland USA 2018 and will be representing her home state in the upcoming MIss USA competition. The 26-year-old Fallston native succeeded 2017 winner Adrianna Christine David to win the crown. While Miss Maryland USA has not been a finalist in the past two years, there was a string of top 15 finishes from 2011-2015, including 2012 first runner-up Nana Meriweather.
Nicolette is a Transplant Coordinator for the Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland, which facilitates organ recoveries for the purpose of life-saving organ transplants. If Nicolette brings home the Miss USA crown, she hopes “to spend her year advocating for Americans to save lives by registering to become Organ, Eye, and Tissue donors.”
She is also a survivor of sexual assault and dating abuse, which has caused her to lead an effort to spread awareness by sharing her own experience as an advocate for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Awareness.
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Olivia Suchko will take the stage at the upcoming Miss USA pageant as Miss Pennsylvania USA 2018. The 22-year-old Belle Vernon native succeeded 2017 winner Cassandra Angst. Suchko will be searching for Miss Pennsylvania USA’s first Top 15 finish since Jessica Billings in 2013. Suchko completed her degree in fashion merchandising and is currently starting her own business to provided “tailored clothing for the young, professional and stylish businesswoman.” She also volunteers at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the Lending Hearts Association, and the Mel Blount Initiative.
Always one to stay busy, Suchko launched the nonprofit organization “WeAreOne” to help bring the Pittsburgh community together with family-friendly events.
She hopes to use her platform as Miss Pennsylvania USA “to inspire the youth to be interested in learning and find their best path in life.”
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Madison Nipe will be representing Miss South Dakota USA 2018 at the upcoming Miss USA pageant. The 21-year-old Madison native succeeded 2017 winner Tessa Elizabeth Dee to win the crown. She is hoping to become just the second-ever Miss South Dakota USA to reach the Top 10 of the Miss USA pageant, joining 2016 winner Madison McKeown. Nipe is currently a junior at the University of South Dakota where she majors in Biology with the hopes of eventually attending dental school. On campus, Nipe stays active as the president of the Biology Club, vice president of the Pre-Dental Club, and student ambassador for Sorority and Fraternity Life.
Madison is also active in the community, where she mentors a young girl as part of the Big Pal Little Pal program while also packing meals for children in the area through the Backpack Program.
Miss USA takes place Monday, May 21 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The pageant will air live on FOX. The Miss Universe pageant will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Shannon Woodward is an American actress best known for her role as Elsie on HBO’s hit drama sci-fi Westworld. In addition to her role of Elise Hughes, a programmer on Westworld, Woodward played Sabrina on Raising Hope and Di Di Malloy on The Riches.
Woodward’s first on-screen acting job came in 1991 when she played the recurring role of Missy on Nickelodeon’s Clarissa Explains It All. Woodward’s big-screen debut came in 2005 when she played Emma Sharp, the daughter of Texas Ranger Roland Sharp (Tommy Lee Jones), who is assigned to protect a group of The University of Texas cheerleaders who witnessed a murder in the action comedy Man of the House. Woodward is friends with Katy Perry and appeared in her friend Perry’s music video for “Hot n Cold”. She also has cameo role in Perry’s documentary/concert film Katy Perry: Part of Me.
Between 2000 and 2007, Woodward played a number of minor roles in various television shows including The Drew Carey Show, Grounded for Life, Malcolm in the Middle, Crossing Jordan, Without a Trace, Psych, and Boston Public.
In April 2017, it was announced that Woodward will appear in The Last of Us Part II. In 2018, She will be guest starring in the third season of the VH1 television series Stay Closer, with Sandra Bullock and Jessica Chastain. Also in 2018, Woodward appeared in Portlandia and Drunk History.