by Jack Long On 14 September 2016, the USS Zumwalt, the most advanced warship the Navy has ever produced, arrived at Norfolk. The USS Zumwalt, being easily identifiable visually by its angular tower, sharp edges, and inward-angled sides, has the advantage of being nearly invisible to enemy radar. The ship is 610 feet long and 80.7 feet wide, it’s nearly 100 feet longer and 13 … Continue reading Navy’s Most Advanced Warship Put Through Paces

By Connor Robinson Throughout Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the presidency this year, conservatives brought up concerns over the health of the Democratic nominee. What was once a right-wing, typically-dismissed theory meant to smear the campaign suddenly became a reality when video of Clinton stumbling while entering a vehicle emerged. Clinton was visiting Ground Zero to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks … Continue reading Clinton’s stumble raises concerns over health

by Henry Wong On September 12 in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, the sound of children playing in the street could be heard instead of the typical unending blasts of bombs, gunshots, and airstrikes. This is the result of a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the United States that aims to halt violence between the Syrian regime and rebels and allow for reconstruction of the city. … Continue reading Ceasefire in Aleppo Begins

by Meghna Kumar Johnson and Johnson has recently faced litigation on claims that their baby powder causes ovarian cancer. The ingredient thought to cause health effects is talc, one of the softest minerals, that can be found in products as diverse as house paint and roofing materials. Although the American Cancer Society states that the use of talc is linked to cancer, the accusation that … Continue reading Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Linked to Cancer

by Meghna Kumar A recent class action lawsuit has targeted one of America’s most beloved coffee chains: Starbucks. The plaintiff claims that Starbucks inaccurately advertises its chilled drinks which are nearly 50% ice and requests that Starbucks increase the size of its cups for chilled drinks so that customers receive a fair amount of coffee. Starbucks has dismissed the allegations and spokesperson Jamie Riley stated, … Continue reading Starbucks Under Fire for Ice-to-Coffee Ratio

By Meghna Kumar The University of Washington has come under fire recently for posting controversial recommendations for students interested in auditioning for the cheerleading team. Requirements for girls interested in cheering for the university include, but are not limited to: “girl about town lipstick,” “false lashes,” “flattering eye shadow,”and a “spray tan.” They also request that those interested in trying out be “physically fit” with … Continue reading The University of Washington’s Cheerleading “Advice”

By Sarah Rovinsky There’s been an ongoing push to get a woman on currency. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced in 2015 that he might replace Alexander Hamilton, the current face of the $10, with a woman. Loyal supporters argued the removal of Andrew Jackson, a man responsible for the Trail of Tears and opponent to the central banking system, instead of  Hamilton, a  founder of  … Continue reading Making Change