Opinion: The Lack of Discourse Surrounding Syria

By: Meghan Malas When knowledge of Bashar al-Assad’s chemically induced massacre on citizens of his own country of Syria hit the public this past April 4, everyone, including the President of the United States, was stunned by the grotesque imagery of countless innocent lives suffering at the hand of a man who is supposed to be their leader. This event triggered immediate reaction by both … Continue reading Opinion: The Lack of Discourse Surrounding Syria

Terror Attack in the UK Parliament

By Rachel Giffin Four people were killed, 20 injured outside Parliament in a terror attack on Wednesday, March 22. Among the injured were 3 police officers. The attacker was also shot by the police at the scene. At this moment, a full investigation is underway. A vehicle drove aggressively through pedestrians on the Westminster Bridge in London, leaving many with catastrophic injuries. Then a man with … Continue reading Terror Attack in the UK Parliament

Couple Found Dead in Centerville, Ohio

By Rachel Giffin Airline pilot Brian Hayle and his wife, Courtney, were found dead due to a fatal dose of heroin and fentanyl just over a week ago in Centerville, Ohio. The heartbreaking 911 call reached Centerville authorities after the couple’s children woke up for school and realized their parents weren’t waking up as well. Toxicologists have evidence that narcotics were involved, but the most … Continue reading Couple Found Dead in Centerville, Ohio

US and UK ban on electronics during flights

by Jack Long and Connor Robinson The US and UK banned electronics larger than a smartphone from being used in an airplane’s cabin. The ban only concerns inbound flights on nine airlines operating at ten airports located in the Middle East. The Turkish government expressed anger after the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul was included in the US ban. The Turkish government called for the US … Continue reading US and UK ban on electronics during flights

Senate Begins Gorsuch confirmation hearing

by Jack Long Gorsuch ascended to the Capitol Monday morning, March 20 to face Democrat and Republican Senators in a very abnormal Judiciary confirmation hearing. Senators questioned Gorsuch on his Constitutional views—an atypical way of conducting this type of hearing. Typically, Supreme Court nominees are scrutinized on past rulings as well as enduring a deep probe into their qualifications. Senate Democrats dragged Obama’s nominee Merrick … Continue reading Senate Begins Gorsuch confirmation hearing

DREAMers Deportation

by Jack Long Daniela Vargas, a DREAMer, is looking at deportation to Argentina. At the age of 7, Vargas was brought to the U.S. illegally but granted a work permit under Obama’s DACA program. After discussing her ordeal of coming to the U.S. at a meeting in Jackson City Hall in Mississippi, she was detained after being pulled over upon leaving the meeting. Vargas’ permit lapsed … Continue reading DREAMers Deportation

Life on Other Planets? A Possibility in this Solar System.

by Connor Robinson The search for extraterrestrial life is one of great scientific and historical importance. A recent discovery outside of our solar system may help answer the infamous question, “Are we alone in the universe?” Astronomers viewing the TRAPPIST-1 solar system have found seven planets that orbit the star in an area habitable to life as we know it on earth. The system is … Continue reading Life on Other Planets? A Possibility in this Solar System.

UN Honors Russian Ambassador

by Jack Long On 20 February 2017, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin died a few hours before his 65th birthday. Fellow UN Ambassadors spoke of him as a charismatic, caring, yet strong diplomat that deeply cared for the progress of his country and humanitarian issues. Churkin, though, has garnered criticism with his support for al-Assad’s government forces in Syria, as well as his … Continue reading UN Honors Russian Ambassador

Trump: Are Business Transactions Legal?

By Rachel Giffin Recent actions by President Trump regarding his international business transactions have sparked conversation in the media. The question at the top of the pile is that according to the Constitution, “no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under [the United States] shall, without the Consent of Congress, accept of [sic] any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from … Continue reading Trump: Are Business Transactions Legal?