1. 2018 Winter Olympics
The semi-annual worldwide winter Olympics took place in PyeongChang, South Korea.
2. National student walkout
Thousands of students cross-country left class at 10 am on April 20 to observe a moment of silence for shooting victims.
3. Royal wedding
Prince Harry and American actress, Meghan Markle got married on May 19.
4. IHOB
IHOP changed its name to IHOB with the ‘B’ standing for burgers. Later IHOP announced it was a practical joke.
5. Drew Barrymore visits Idaho
Drew Barrymore visits Moscow, Idaho on June 19 in order to personally thank Ulta’s staff for selling her makeup line.
6. Pete and Ariana’s engagement
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande announced their engagement after a month of dating.
7. Deatley donation
The Deatley family donated $2 million to LHS for the new Professional Technical building.
8. Pete and Ariana breakup
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson called off their engagement in October. Ariana Grande releases the song “Thank U, Next” the following month.
9. LHS student’s grandma wins lottery
Students Ellie and Josie Hafer’s grandma, Sharon Hafer, won Clarkstonś lottery for $1 million.
10. Voting
Democrats took the House of Representatives for the first time since 2011 in the 2018 midterm elections.

Notable deaths in 2018
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14.
DJ Avicii passed away on April 20.
Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16.
Mac Miller passed away on September 7.
Stan Lee passed away on November 12.