NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION
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Guardian Elections
Voting time for Guardians is rapidly approaching. This Monday, the polls for voting will officially open up, and everyone is encouraged to vote for who they feel is best suited for the role of Guardian. It’s unknown who the favorites are to win, some elections have come down to a single vote, so it could be anyone’s election.
To reiterate, this year’s candidates are as followed:
Everglade - Fai D. Flourite, Sans the Skeleton and Maria Selwyn
Attleton - John Smith, Reiner Braun, Dante Sparda, Roman Torchwick and Blaze.
Fayren - Satori Komeiji, Blaine DeBeers, Azalea and Mavis Vermillion.
Happy voting!
Starland Revisit
After a thorough investigation into the Starland incident, Aster Tech has finally spoken at length about it. The explosive devices used to cause so much devastation were some of their own making. There was a breach at one of their storage facility that allowed the perpetrators to get in and make off with several prototype devices, which the explosives were among.
The scientist that were kidnapped all have access to the facility, and restricting or outright denying their access to the facility hadn’t been something they thought was necessary, but now it is becoming a mandatory thing for whenever one of their workers suddenly go missing.
Footage of the break in was compromised as the drives storing the footage appear to have been corrupted by an outside source. Maybe of the people we were allowed to interview about this seem to believe that the group known as Red Claw was behind the break in and attack and Aster Tech seems to be doubling their effort to combat them.
Gelp Reviews
A reoccurring section of the Newspaper where people write in reviews or critiques of business or other services. Want to submit your own review to end up in the paper? Go here!
Business/Service: Scribes and Scripts
City: Fayren
Review Title: Books for days.
A great book store! I've yet to ask for a book and they tell me they don't carry it.
Rating: ★★★★★
Business/Service: Nova Trade Academy
City: Nova City
Review Title: Gold star
I've learned a lot in my time here. I've already got some job offers for when I finish!
Rating: ★★★★☆
Business/Service: The Lucky Horseshoe
City: Fayren
Review Title: A stable place for your mounts!
Left my horses here while our barn was being remodeled. They seemed to really enjoy it, even if it was for a brief time!
Rating: ★★★★☆
Business/Service: Dog's Paw Cafe
City: Attleton
Review Title: Not as advertised.
With a name like that, I expected the waiters and waitresses to be dressed up as animals. Disappointed..
Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Business/Service: Genessia Center Arts Theater
City: Genessia City
Review Title: Complaint Withdrawn
I guess someone heard my complaint, because this places floor is so clean, you can practically eat off it. I wouldn't, but I bet you could.
Rating: ★★★★★
Horoscopes
A new section in the paper that will probably only appear when the Horoscope writer isn't feeling lazy.
| Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer |
| Your personal interests are strong at the moment. You are very attractive at the moment, and people are taking note. Singles will have a great time, many of whom are in search of love (and may even travel to make it happen). Couples will expand their social circle. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 1 Best sign for Romance: Scorpio Passion Level: 5 Best sign for Passion: Leo Today's Themes: Self-image - Sensuality | A wise person will ask for help when they need it. A woman may be of particular help today, and should be willing to lend a hand, or some advice. It's also possible that a superior could delay your goal for today, and insist that you do something for them instead. Whatever the case, go with the flow, and keep your own agenda in the back of your mind. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Scorpio Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Gemini Today's Themes: Work - Health | We all have to face a few disappointments, but the key to your emotional and material happiness is never attached to just one thing. That is, if something doesn't work out, there will ALWAYS be some other things in your life that can offer you comfort and success. Of course, you shouldn't give up without a fight, either. You have tasted success, and you have tasted disappointment. But you've also tasted what it's like to take control of your life, and turn a lemon into lemonade! Energy Level: 5 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 1 Best sign for Romance: Virgo Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Libra Today's Themes: Travel - Philosophy - Religion - Education | Leadership is strongly highlighted today. You will have great control over the world around you. Your perspective is broad, and you are interested in the overall picture, and how each part works together. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 2 Best sign for Romance: Cancer Passion Level: 3 Best sign for Passion: Leo Today's Themes: Spirituality - Subconscious - Secrets |
| Leo | Virgo | Libra | Scorpio |
Love is confusing at the moment. Many of you are wondering if it's all worth it, and many of you want a change. Some of you are facing a situation where love may not be as you would like it, and you're tired of waiting. Have patience, and consider what it is you truly want and need before making any decisions. | Home life, family, friends... things are fruitful and happy today. Most people are in a giving mood, and want to feel good. The home is particularly comforting today, offering you a sense of security. Wherever you are, you will probably be quite comfortable today. Your sense of comfort comes from within, and from the people you love. Energy Level: 5 Stress Level: 2 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Gemini Passion Level: 1 Best sign for Passion: Libra Today's Themes: Romance - Marriage - Partnerships | Travel is highlighted at the moment. It will probably be work-related, however. You may not go very far, but you will be out of your usual comfort zone. Don't worry, however, as you'll be able to do a good job, even though it may be tiring. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 3 Love Level: 2 Best sign for Romance: Aries Passion Level: 3 Best sign for Passion: Leo Today's Themes: Self-image - Sensuality | Artistic endeavours are very rewarding today, especially when you do them in groups, or with the people you love and care about. For those with children, it's a good opportunity to show how people can work together to create something beautiful and wonderful. Your generosity is great today, and you're eager to thank those who have helped you in the past. Your wisdom is also strong today. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 2 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Capricorn Passion Level: 5 Best sign for Passion: Capricorn Today's Themes: Career - Social status |
| Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces |
| The combination of your excellent communication skills and your determination, it will be hard for any obstacle to slow you down today. You are keen for adventure, and your charms are at their maximum at the moment. As long as you keep the lines of communication open, it will be hard for delays to sneak up on you. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 5 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Libra Passion Level: 3 Best sign for Passion: Cancer Today's Themes: Communication - Intellectual pursuits | Be careful today, or you could find yourself chasing something that isn't realistic, or at least not as valuable as you first expected. Trust your instincts, and get a second opinion if necessary. Most of these concerns relate to career, or your current work. | Love stays on the middle ground for most of you, calm and unchanging. Later in the month, arguments could erupt, possibly over finances, but these are quickly fixed with a compromise. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 3 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Aries Passion Level: 3 Best sign for Passion: Pisces Today's Themes: Communication - Intellectual pursuits | Family life is happy today, and many of you should have quite a few of your needs satisfied. You will make some important achievements today, which should put you in a positive state of mind. Nature is important to you today. Energy Level: 1 Stress Level: 4 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Capricorn Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Cancer Today's Themes: Home - Family - Relatives |
Job Listings
Need a job? Check out a few jobs open right here in Genessia and its neighboring cities!
Sand Gym: Sand Gym in Genessia City is hiring Trainers, Instructors and a Receptionist.
Aster Technologies: Aster Tech in Nova City is currently hiring for the following positions. R&D Division Manager, Engineers, Software Programmers, Shop Clerks.
Dog’s Paw Café: This restaurant is currently hiring for the following positions. Manager, Bakers, Wait Staff.
Garden Bistro: The Garden Bistro is currently hiring for the following positions. Wait Staff, Hosts.
Genessia City Hospital: The Genessia City Hospital is currently hiring for the following positions. Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Administrator, Secretary, Receptionist.
[ OOC: ATTENTION! Please note that due to large volume of hiring positions, the ones advertised in the newspaper will rotate from now on unless the player specifically requests the position to be included in the newspaper. Thank you! Additionally, if a name is not listed, you do not need to contact anyone's player to apply for the job, simply comment the employment page. Any place of business with a name is owned by a character and you will need to plot your character's addition to the business with that character's player or have it in a thread. ]
Bounties
Genessia City
Silly Criminal – A criminal has been breaking into people’s houses and tying them up with duct tape so he can steal all of their footwear. Why they are doing this is unknown, a level 1 payment is being offered for their capture.
Nova City
Affectionate Melodies – A criminal scientist has developed a device that emits a melody that places a person in a relaxed and suggestive state. Using it, they have committed numerous crimes and have gotten others to commit some as well. A level 3 payment is being offered to anyone that can capture this person and bring them in.
Everglade
Refined Whispers – People staying in homes on a certain city block have all claimed to hear whispers in the middle of the night urging them to kill and commit crimes. None have given into the whispering, but many say that they are finding it hard to resist them, even though they’ve never committed a crime in their lives. A magical component is expected to be behind it and a level 3 payment is being offered to anyone that can put a stop to it.
Fayren
Reanimated – A mage has been enchanting suits of armor to come alive and kill their owners in the middle of the night. How the killer selects their targets is unknown, but a level 3 payment is being offered for them.
Attleton
Snatched - A cat burglar has been sneaking into people’s homes and stealing their priceless jewelry. This takes place both during the day and in the middle of the night. A level 3 payment is being offered for the burglar’s capture.
Your Weather Forecast
Genessia City
June 19th - July 3rd

Attleton
June 19th - July 3rd

Everglade
June 19th - July 3rd

Fayren
June 19th - July 3rd

Nova City
June 19th - July 3rd

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Submissions for the Next Paper!
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Title: Binford in the Bin
Info: After years of serving the population in the absolute least capacity possible, the unthinkable has finally happened. Binford Garden Apartments has officially gone bankrupt. The apartment complex is scheduled to be demolished July 1st and is expected to be replaced with something the mayor calls "welcomer housing."
The term Welcomer Housing may not be familiar to many Genessian residents, but Genessian Mayor Bobbi Robertson says that it's a concept to keep newcomers arriving in the Bay off of the streets and with a place to stay while they haven't had a chance to find income yet. This new initiative is expected to be a welcomed change to help reduce the temporarily homeless population of Genessia and its neighboring cities. By buying out the land from Binford Garden, which had finally started losing more money than it was making even with minimal spending, the previous owner was able to break even and the land was able to be gained by Genessia City for this project.
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Title: Love or a Fling- A Fun Adventure Awaits!
Info: Aphrodite's Love Matching and Arcade has a fun, interactive event coming up and we're inviting you! Enjoy a variety of adventures and partnership-building exercises with a romantic twist with a blind date with no future commitment. Sign up today for Aphrodite's Love Matching Escape Room Extravaganza on July 8th! Sign up over the phone, by sending in this article with your information, or in person with promo code 69IAST to receive 15% off the ticket price.
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Title: Tragedy of the Heart
Info: A recently self-published video by a serial killer revealed numerous citizens of all five cities being gruesomely tormented. Citizens are advised not to watch the video if they are weak of heart or have a soul that they don't want crushed or twisted. Seriously, it's really graphic and gross.
The Genessia Tribune would like to reach our hearts and prayers out to the victims and take a moment of silence to acknowledge the tragedy that took place. Victims included both Nova City's City Guardian Weiss Schnee and both of Genessia City's Deputy Guardians, Mikasa Ackerman and Karla. The complete list of victims is as follows, but the question remains: if our protectors can't protect themselves, how safe are we?
Victims
Ackerman, Mikasa
Adela, Ms.
Arc, Jaune
Bakura, Ryou
Belladonna, Blake
Coal, Flynt
Debeers, Blaine
French, Belle
Hayama, Akira
Jefferson, Mr.
Karla, Ms.
Lopez, Cassandra
Mcgarden, Levy
Mutou, Yugi
Rose, Ruby
Schnee, Weiss
Schnee, Winter
Selwyn, Maria
Strider, Dave
Terra, Ms.
The culprit, a man named Battler Ushiromiya who seems to claim to be Battler Ushiromiya's evil twin, remains at large. We were not able to get comments from any of the victims for this article, but we wish them all a speedy recovery.
Bounty Claims!
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"What...? Why? Where?" She looked around, rubbing her head. "I GAVE YOU A TIP! AND COOKIES! WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?!" That's called bribery Koishi. And apparently it doesn't work on the Paperboy. Lesson learned.