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The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and its potential ramifications for the rest of the world

Lorne Fowler, Staff Writer | October 7, 2020

Peace talks refused as Armenia and Azerbaijan has entered the fifth day of fighting in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Russia-mediated peace talks have been refused by both Armenian and Azerbaijani officials as conflict in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh...

Schools Reopening Around the World

Lindsay Greenspan, Staff Writer | June 5, 2020

Image Courtesy of Unsplash     As the school year for America comes to a close, many wonder what the fall will bring. Will students be able to go to class? Will all classes be virtual? As we begin to plan for the fall, some schools have reopened...

Swedens Anti-Lockdown

Sweden’s Anti-Lockdown

Shevany Moharir, Editorial Board | May 8, 2020

Starting on May 1, over half of the United States began to reopen after over a month of being on lockdown. Over the next few weeks, more U.S. states and many countries are planning on relaxing lockdowns and stay-at-home orders in what is hopefully the...

The Significance of Black History Month Feature

February 19, 2020

   Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of significant black figures in history, recognized during the month of February. Around the world, black culture is celebrated through family traditions, studying history, and more...

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Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Under Quarantine

Veronica Preaskorn, Editor in Chief | February 19, 2020

Recently, the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship has been in the news due to a coronavirus outbreak. The ship was stopped right outside of Japan. According to CNN, there have been at least 135 people infected, including 24 Americans. The quarantine was set...

U.S. Schools Fall Behind in National Rankings

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | December 13, 2019

In an international test of education systems around the world, the United States fell behind top countries, remaining around the same level it has found itself for the past ten years as other countries skyrocket in rankings. Though the U.S.’s already...

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The Koala Crisis in Australia

Veronica Preaskorn, Editor in Chief | December 11, 2019

As the Australian bushfires continue to burn, they prove a threat to koalas and other animals. Many marsupials tend to run from fires, but koalas climb higher into the canopy of the trees. They have evolved to coexist with the fires, but this year fire...

What is the future of ISIS?

What is the future of ISIS?

Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editor-in-Chief | November 3, 2019

   The violent death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, in a raid by the United States forces, was announced Sunday, October 26, 2019. He has been hunted for more than a decade and he partly built an organization based on the...

Hole in the Ozone Layer is Shrinking

Hole in the Ozone Layer is Shrinking

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | October 31, 2019

This year marks the smallest the hole in the ozone layer has been since it was discovered in 1985. The hole typically reaches its peak size in September or October, and this year's reports show that it reached an average of 3.6 million square miles. For...

Hurricane Dorian Decimates the Bahamas

Lindsay Greenspan, Staff Writer | September 15, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, which officially became a hurricane on Aug. 28, ravaged the Bahamas during its 48 hour stall over the islands. It is the strongest hurricane on record to ever hit this archipelago. Leaving over 70,000 without homes and a death toll...

American Tourist Beaten in the Dominican Republic

American Tourist Beaten in the Dominican Republic

Asher Tankel | June 4, 2019

On a warm January evening in the Dominican Republic, a woman has brutally beaten for 8 hours at an all inclusive resort, The Majestic Elegance. The 51-year-old Delaware native was left with very severe wounds, causing extreme public backlash to the resort...

Trump’s Visit to the United Kingdom

Connor Maloney, Staff Writer | June 4, 2019

   This past weekend, Donald Trump visited the United Kingdom and met with several of the countries prominent political figures, most notably the Queen and holding a news conference with the country’s Prime Minister, Theresa May. In the conference,...

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