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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...

People lighting fireworks in celebration of India and Pakistan ceasefire.

India and Pakistan Conflict

Logan Safranek, Columnist May 20, 2025

In the early hours of Wednesday, May 7, 2025, India launched a series of attacks against Pakistan which, according to CNN, killed at least 26 and injured at least 46 more. The attack was prompted by an...

A group of white South Africans gather outside of the U.S. embassy in Pretoria.

Afrikaners Granted Regufe in the U.S. as Refugee Programs are Shuttered

Leo Yee, Columnist May 16, 2025

Around 83% of all American foreign aid has been abruptly shut off by the Trump Administration in the past few months of President Trump’s presidency, says Geneva Solutions. The complete evaporation of...

A frame from the first ever footage of a colossal squid.

First Ever Footage Of A Colossal Squid

Logan Safranek, Columnist May 2, 2025

Whispers of an octopus-like sea monster, so big it could be mistaken for land, dwelling beneath the ocean’s surface have floated amongst sailors for centuries. The monster, dubbed the Kraken, is said...

The morning following a series of overnight airstrikes, locals inspect one of the sites of the attacks on March 20, 2025.

United States’s Airstrikes On Yemen

Logan Safranek, Columnist April 4, 2025

The United States began a campaign of airstrikes against Yemen on March 15, 2025. The purpose of these airstrikes was stated to be to target Yemen’s Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel movement and group dedicated...

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)...

President Volodymyr Zelensky at a joint news conference in Türkiye, Feb 18 2025.

Giving Up Presidential Power

Elly Proctor, Columnist March 3, 2025

On Feb. 24, 2022, almost exactly three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. The BBC states that President Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, wanted to prevent the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...

(From left) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden Gives the Okay on Ukraine Using US Missiles

Prerna Singla, Columnist November 22, 2024

Current President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use U.S.  long-range missiles to attack deep inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long asked to use these weapons for the...

Palestinian photojournalist, Mahmud Hams, has won multiple awards for his coverage in Gaza.

A Deadly Report: Journalists in Gaza

Leo Yee, Columnist November 12, 2024

Accurate sources regarding the conflict in Palestine and Israel have been increasingly difficult to access with the lack of journalists located in the Gaza strip. With journalists risking their lives in...

The pop star’s performance of his third studio album was an unforgettable experience.

Two Top Secret Documents Showing Israel Plans to Attack Iran Leaked

Elly Proctor, Columnist October 24, 2024

On Oct. 19, two top secret documents were leaked to the public. The documents stated that Israel was planning to attack Iran and was moving its weapons to prepare. Officials from the Pentagon have confirmed...

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