By: Lenora Kirkland Since its creation in 2016, TikTok has become an all too familiar presence in our lives, lingering in our every waking moment, from our bustling social lives to our quietest solitary moments. Being such an essential part of modern-day life, it comes as no surprise that global […]
News
Train Wreck Causes Nationwide Tragedy in Greece: Protests have continued along with the ongoing investigation into the crash
By: Keilah Cook On Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 a passenger train with more than 350 people aboard crashed into a freight train in northern Greece. At least 43 people were killed, 66 were treated for injuries and six are currently in intensive care units. The collision jolted many passengers into […]
Daylight Savings Time: A brief glimpse into whether or not Daylight Savings will become permanent
By: Lenora Kirkland On March 12 of this year, Americans reset their clocks as daylight savings time begins once again. The change has sparked significant controversy across the United States, most notably amongst scientists and politicians who can’t quite seem to agree about the long term implications of the time […]
Domestic Abuse in Greece: A brief look at the issue of domestic abuse in Greece
By: Hannah Bonanducci The issue of domestic abuse has become a rather large topic of conversation in Greece; cases of domestic violence against women are rising and alarmingly leading to an increase in murder cases. According to Greek Reporter and Nation Master, in 2021, over 20 women were murdered by […]
Chinese Spy Balloon Sighting: A Chinese spy balloon was spotted across the United States
By: Lenora Kirkland On Feb. 1, just before a critical diplomatic meeting between U.S. representative Antony J. Blinken and Chinese president Xi Jinping, a Chinese spy balloon was spotted hovering over American airspace. The balloon was first identified flying over Montana, moving east to where it was eventually shot down […]
Man Dies At Hands Of Local Police
By: Jennie Brouse On Jan. 7 of this year, 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was stopped by five police officers after a reported traffic violation in Memphis, Tennessee. After being pulled over, it is alleged that Nichols attempted to flee the officers on foot after being tasered and pepper-sprayed, only to be […]
Ukrainian War Continues: A brief look at the war in Ukraine
By: Lenora Kirkland As the war in Ukraine persists, international support continues to rise as citizens of the world join the Ukrainian people in mourning the devastating effects of this year-long conflict. Despite daunting circumstances Ukrainians continue to fight against Russian advancements, exhibiting resilience that has been globally recognized and […]
Laos and the Cold War Legacy: The country of Laos continues to combat the aftermath of cold war conflict
By: Lenora Kirkland Laos is a small country in Southeast Asia, home to a population of just 7.4 million people. It’s also the most bombed country, per capita, in world history. The Cold War brought about numerous conflicts abroad, as the United States and its allies rallied around fierce anti-communist […]
First Grader Shoots Teacher: A glimpse into the unusual case of a six-year-old bringing and wielding a gun on school grounds.
By: Lenora Kirkland On Jan. 6, 2023, another school shooting made national headlines, only this time, the perpetrator was a six-year-old boy. The incident occurred in a first-grade classroom at Richneck Elementary School located in Newport News, Virginia. The student in question found the weapon in his home, brought it […]
Midterm Election Results: A look into the results of the latest election
By: Lenora Kirkland On Nov. 8, citizens across the United States cast their ballots in the midterm elections. The results are crucial for the next two years of Biden’s presidency, and thus to the Democratic party as a whole. For Biden, a Congressional majority is critical to passing his administration’s […]