In a historic move, three giant pandas bid farewell to their home at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., as they embarked on a journey back to China. The departure of Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their youngest cub, Xiao Qi Ji, signifies the end of a more than 50-year tradition of housing Chinese pandas at the renowned zoo. The black and white bears were carefully transported from...
The Israel-Hamas conflict has worsened, causing humanitarian concerns as the violence continues. Recent developments highlight the situation unfolding in the region.
In Gaza, the population of roughly 2.3 million people, half of whom are children, faces extreme shortages of food, clean water, electricity and fuel due to an over two-week-long blockade imposed by Israel.
This blockade was partially lifted after the U.S. called for a “continued flow of assistance.” The U.S. is urging Israel to prioritize...
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed the checkered flag for a record-tying 15th win this season on Oct. 22.
Despite having officially clinched the Drivers Championship in Qatar, the Dutch driver refuses to let other drivers get an easy win.
As usual, the U.S. Grand Prix was one of the best of the year, providing amazing battles between the 20 drivers in the grid. McLaren driver Lando Norris found himself leading...
In 1994, a gay high school teacher from Missouri, Rodney Wilson, initiated what would become the yearly recognition each October of LGBTQ+ History Month.
He said, “Wilson’s vision was clear. He believed in the importance of dedicating a month to the celebration and acknowledgment of the experiences of the gay and lesbian communities It’s worth noting that the term “gay”...
The Israeli-Gaza conflict is a decades-long struggle over land and self-determination. In the latest developments, tensions have once again flared, causing international concern.
Over the past few weeks, the violence has escalated due to attacks from the terrorist group known as HAMAS, resulting in civilian casualties and strained diplomatic relations.
Recent incidents include a series of rocket attacks from Gaza into Southern Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by the Israeli Defense Forces...
As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds across the United States, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of immigrants and individuals from diverse backgrounds who have been on a journey to adapt to a foreign land. Beyond celebrating culture, this month also draws attention to the unique challenges that can arise as individuals deal with the challenges of adjusting to new lives...
For many international students who leave their home countries to pursue higher education abroad, the dream of attaining an international degree comes with its share of trials and triumphs. While the allure of new horizons and fresh experiences beckons them, the journey of adapting to a foreign land is not without its unique set of struggles.
September is dedicated to suicide prevention, and a big part of this month is geared to give light to resources and let people know that they are not alone.
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 11th leading cause...
The presidential election season has officially begun as of the 23rd of August with the first Republican presidential debate. The candidates who appeared were Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley,...
Jesse Serrano, Layout & Design Editor
| September 5, 2023
Summer vacation can be a great time to rest and unwind with the right company and the right air conditioning, or to kick things into high gear with summer classes if that’s more your speed.
Beating the heat and staying productive needn’t be mutually exclusive, though, and there are some more exotic ways to pull that off if you feel the burning desire to do so.
Besides the hectic scramble to prepare for and attend nationals for SkillsUSA in Atlanta, I also took the leap to attend a developer seminar in the 1,000-year city of Lund, Sweden.
The ongoing battle on the issue of abortion has ramped up in recent months. The abortion pill, mifepristone, has come under intense controversy from both sides of the aisle. Otherwise known as “The Pill,” the drug has been the topic of much scrutiny due to its adverse side effects and an allegation that the Food and Drug Administration rushed its approval amidst lobbying from pharmaceuticals.
On April 7, District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, who hears cases in Amarillo at the North Texas U.S. District Court, ruled to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone. He argued the approval was rushed, which led to an unsafe drug being offered in the market. At the same time, a federal judge in the Washington District Court ruled that there would be no changes that ...
In a recent series of unprecedented events, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg announced the indictment of former President Donald Trump on March 30. It came after days of Trump stating via his social media platform Truth Social that he would be arrested due to what he called “politically motivated prosecutions” by Bragg. This historic indictment marks the first time a former U.S. president may be criminally prosecuted. The charges against Trump stem from an alleged “hush money” payment prior to the 2016 election to an adult film actress, with whom he allegedly had an affair. The alleged payment, however, didn’t come directly from Trump; rather, it came from his former lawyer, Michael Cohen.
