J-14 Editor Picks: Most Shocking News Story of 2012

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As 2012 draws to a close, the J-14 editors reflect back on the most shocking news stories of the year:

Harry Styles and Taylor Swift couple up "I was so surprised! I never would have put them together, but now I think it's cute!" -- Assistant Editor Laura Knipping

"It shocked me, but they did look cute holding hands in Central Park." -- Photo Editor Danielle Kepler

Miley Cyrus' hair cut "I couldn't believe it!" -- Designer Tanya Swartz

Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson's cheating scandal "I didn't see that one coming!" -- Photo Assistant Nicole Mazza

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth get engaged "I always knew Miley and Liam were the real deal, but I didn't expect the then 19-year-old star to actually get engaged in 2012. Mazel tov, you two!" -- Deputy Editor Ashley Spencer

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez break up "When my favorite on-again off-again couple ended things in November, I couldn't believe it. They seem to be back together again now though, thankfully!" -- Editorial Associate Katie Amey

Harry Potter isn't over yet -- Cast films new movie! "After tearily bidding farewell to the Harry Potter film series in 2011, I was ecstatic to find out that the cast was secretly filming a ninth movie specifically for the theme parks opening in California and Japan! Can't wait to apparate my way to both (you Muggles wouldn't understand -- wink!)." -- Editor-in-Chief Rachel Chang

Photo Credit: Startraks Photo