SpaceX Soars To The Skies
While F&M students were all on spring break, Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) was working hard to perform several successful launches. The first notable launch lifted off from…
France Becomes The First Country To Guarantee The Freedom Of Abortion Into Its Constitution
This decade, the world has witnessed many different takes on abortion like, for example, the reversing of Roe v Wade in the United States in 2022. On the contrary, France…
Trump v. Anderson and Its Implications
On March 4th, 2024, the Supreme Court decided unanimously in favor of Donald Trump in a case appealed from the State Supreme Court of Colorado. The Colorado Supreme Court had…
A Timeline of Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis and Public Disappearance
Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis last week. After undergoing abdominal surgery, Kate explained in a publicized video that doctors discovered cancer and advised her to undergo…
International Court of Justice Verdict: Israel Must Prevent Genocide
After many hearings brought about by South Africa’s initial charge, which accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza, the International Court of Justice has delivered its provisional…
The 66th Grammy Awards: Full of Stars and Surprises
In the midst of award show season, the 66th annual Grammy Awards took place just two days ago, on February 4, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth consecutive year.…
Deceptive Degrees: Unmasking the Diplomat Email Scammer
As college students, we are likely the last generation of children who didn’t get an iPhone when they practically first learned to talk. Instead, we happily got toys from Disney…
Low ACT Need Not Apply: Dwindling College Admissions in America
College application season rears its ugly head again this fall, as millions of Americans and international students eagerly apply for a limited number of spots. Yearly, the number of applicants…
Dublin Riot: Mass School Stabbing Triggers Anti-Immigrant Backlash
On November 23, 2023, the streets of Dublin, Ireland, were set ablaze by a riotous mob — the largest incident of violence on the Emerald Isle in over twenty years.…
“Anarcho-Capitalist” Cosplayer Turned President of Argentina: The Rise of Javier Milei
The eccentric economist-turned-politician Javier Milei is Argentina’s President-elect after crushing mainstream politician Sergio Massa in the 2023 presidential election. No doubt, Javier Milei’s unusual approach to Argentine politics separates him…
Three Palestinian Students Shot in Burlington, VT
On November 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. three Palestinian college students were shot near the University of Vermont Campus. Two of the three students were wearing Keffiyehs, a traditional Palestinian…
The SAG-AFTRA Strike Has Ended – An (Incomplete) Victory for Actors in the Film and Television Industry
For around three months, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been on strike against their employers, the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
Monitoring the Iceland Volcanic Situation: What Will Happen?
At times, the news is filled with headlines about abnormal volcanic activity and earthquakes, attempting to instill a sense of panic over the eruption of a major supervolcano. This has…
Return of the King: David Cameron back in British Gov. as Foreign Secretary
In a surprise twist of political fortunes for the outcast politician, former British prime minister David Cameron was suddenly appointed as British foreign secretary after 7 years in the political…
Republican Debate: A Race for Second Place
The Republican Presidential debate took place in Miami, Fl. last Wednesday, November 8th. The debate featured 5 of 6 candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 election.…