Their strategy and why it was a failure By: David Moon In the early hours of August 6th this year, elite units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine breached minefields on the border with Russia and carried out a stunning invasion into Russia. Two and a half years after Russia’s initial incursion into Ukrainian territory, […]
Two Attempts in Two Months
Trump withstands second assassination attempt while golfing By: Conrad Straight Nissen Trump supporters are furious after another attempt on Trump’s life. It is as if the first attempt occurred again, but this time, the shooter was not able to fire a bullet. As a result of these events, both attempts will most certainly come up […]
Robert Kennedy Junior’s Presidential Campaign
By: Andreu Beltran Robert Kennedy Jr. was a candidate in the 2024 Presidential election before dropping out in August. While on paper his pro-choice, anti-proxy war, and pro-small business beliefs seemingly should appeal to Democratic voters, Kennedy’s campaign suffered from a lack of funding and support from the Democratic Party immediately before he dropped out. […]
The Paralympics; A Wake-Up Call
The Paralympic games represent a need for social change By: Ahna Jung Elena Congost had just finished her race, 26.2 miles of determination behind her. Congost’s hard work had led to the shiny bronze medal put around her neck, and the pride of being third best in the world out of all visually impaired athletes. […]
The Rippling Effects of the Newly Passed Texas SB 4 Immigration Law
Texas feels the change in the economy, community mistrust, and racial profiling on a massive scale By: Quinn Reynolds “Not only does [SB 4] target individuals based on their immigration status, it also perpetuates racial profiling, disproportionately affecting our Black and Brown communities,” says José Velásquez, an Austin council member. The SB 4 immigration law has been […]
British Media’s Foreign Ownership Inconsistency
The implications surrounding the UK’s ban on foreign government media ownership British Media’s Foreign Ownership Inconsistency By: You-Yan Wang Amid a tumultuous period for the governing Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, Parliament has moved swiftly on one issue: banning foreign ownership of British media. The ban came in response to Abu Dhabi-backed joint venture RedBird […]
Conservative Woes
Why Rishi Sunak might lose the next General Election By: Rohan Jayaraman Within the next year, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to call the nation’s next general election. Since 2019, the United Kingdom has seen three leaders struggle through the country’s biggest problems, navigating issues such as Brexit legislation, immigration, and the UK’s economic […]
More than the flaws of standardized tests
By: Hailey Jiang In early 2020, many colleges changed their test policies. Many switched to test-optional policies to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, as many students were left without access to study and testing resources. However, colleges are now shifting back to test-mandatory policies. Why go test-optional for so many years, claiming it solves […]
Should we have a four-day work week?
Why four-day work weeks are not a great idea By: Shirley Zhu Recently, the concept of a four-day work week has emerged as a beacon of modernity and a symbol of progress. In March, Bernie Sanders proposed legislation of a four-day work week in the HELP committee hearing and wanted to reduce minimum working hours from […]
The State of Sports Betting In The U.S.
The State of Sports Betting In The U.S. The problem at hand and the dangers to come By: Matthew Walsh An estimated $2.71 billion was wagered on this year’s Men’s and Women’s NCAA “March Madness” tournaments, according to the American Gaming Association. That figure nearly doubles the amount bet on the 2024 Super Bowl and is pooled […]