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The “Science” of Race

The “Science” of Race

Prerna Singla, Columnist May 22, 2025

The discussion of science in relation to race has been revived as the U.S. faces another one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, this time planning to revise history and remove focus on the...

Pope Francis

Who Was Pope Francis?

Elly Proctor, Columnist May 20, 2025

All around the world, bells tolled honoring a humble visionary from Argentina. According to AP News, Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:35 a.m. in his home at the chapel of the Domus...

Alcatraz Island, where the former prison, now historic landmark sits in the San Francisco Bay.

President Trump Calls For The Reopening of Alcatraz

Elly Proctor, Columnist May 12, 2025

“REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ! For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and...

Team USA and the Soviet Union play against each other in the 1980 Olympics.

International Relations on Ice

Elly Proctor, Columnist April 2, 2025

On March 18 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump had a meeting, stated WDHN. In the meeting, Putin suggested American players in the National Hockey League (NHL)...

Uncle Sam of the I Want You poster, painted by James M. Flagg.

Recognizing Propaganda

Logan Safranek, Columnist January 27, 2025

In the age of the internet, it has never been easier for propagandists to spread their viewpoints across the masses. Misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation float about the world wide web like...

Ludwig van Beethoven was a pianist who rose to fame for his song "Fur Elise".

Beethoven’s Success Despite Hearing Loss

Erin McGinty, Columnist November 14, 2023

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist born in 1770. He’s well known for his piece, “Für Elise”. However, the young musician lost his hearing at age 26. Despite this setback, he went on to write...

There is a long history of standing up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

History of LGBTQ+ Activism

Sripriya Srinivas, Columnist May 19, 2023

There are many moments in history involving minority groups that aren’t well known. One of these minority groups is the LGBTQ+ community. This community has fought for their rights and for their lives....

The gender roles of the 1950s are only one issue that we associate with this often-glorified period.

The Problem with the Past

Claire Satiroff, Columnist May 11, 2023

Romanticization of the past has become a trend that fluctuates throughout the decades, moving from one time period to the next. People are now finding it trendy to say that they were born in the wrong...

Central Park is a place where nature can thrive for human enjoyment.

Preserving Paradise: The Enduring Role of Central Park

Melissa Sayadinejad, Columnist May 11, 2023

The vision and imagination of its architects are evident in Central Park, a sizable green oasis tucked away in the middle of Manhattan. With its 843 acres of varied landscapes, Central Park has grown from...

Tove Jansson was a powerful figure in combating hate and prejudice.

Tove Jansson, the Freedom Fighter

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist May 11, 2023

Tove Jansson was born in Helsinki, Finland on Aug. 9, 1914, and lived to June 27, 2001. While Jansson is most known for her creation of the Moomins, she accomplished much more. Jansson was a fierce anti-fascist...

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