By Kate Barton On Friday, November 13, six terrorist attacks of shootings and bombings were carried out in Paris by the terrorist group ISIS. Locations include restaurants, the Stade de France, and a concert hall. For many, this terrorist attack resembles 9/11. The death rate is lower, but the malicious intent is the same. The death count now is at least 127, all civilians. Videos are available … Continue reading Terror in Paris
By Anna Starkey On Friday, November 13, Paris fell victim to ISIS as the world watched in disbelief. More than 100 innocent lives were taken during bombings across the city. France has responded quickly, promising to fight back in the war against terrorism while seeking a global coalition to defeat the Islamic State (IS). Already, France has began to intensify airstrikes on IS militants in both … Continue reading How will the world respond to the Paris attacks?
by Meghna Kumar The upcoming 2016 presidential election has already caught the attention of the American public with this election’s flamboyant candidates. Major news networks such as CNN and CNBC have already televised debates between the candidates vying for the Democratic and Republican nominations for the impending election. A highly contested subject that has recently come to light is funding for the arts and arts … Continue reading The Republican Candidates on Support (or Lack Thereof) for the Arts
By: Joseph Spirk On Saturday, October 31, a Russian passenger plane carrying 224 people on board crashed shortly after take off in the Sinai Peninsula after departing from the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. The crashed killed all those on board. The plane consisted of mostly Russian tourists and was headed back to the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Egyptian authorities say they received no SOS … Continue reading Russian Airliner Crashes in Sinai Peninsula
by Rachael Birri In the recent terrorist attacks in Paris led by ISIS, it’s hard to find solace in the deaths of around 120 people and injuries of hundreds more, but the world has shown their support through their own means: social networking. Instagram exploded with the photo by French illustrator Jean Jullien which depicts the Eiffel Tower inside a peace sign, typically accompanied by the hashtag … Continue reading #PrayforParis
by Jackie Thompson New York’s Attorney General has banned fantasy football, and Ohio might be next. In the coming days, Ohio lawmakers will review the state’s laws on gambling to determine whether fantasy football is in opposition to them. Some may be shocked to discover that such a trivial issue is under review by state legislators, but fantasy football is a multi-billion dollar industry. Fantasy … Continue reading A Fleeting Fantasy? Fantasy Sports Under Attack
By: Anna Starkey As the first Tuesday of November arrived, polls across the state welcomed in voters. This year, alongside local elections, Ohioans had the opportunity to vote on three important issues: Anti-Gerrymandering, Anti-Monopolies, and Marijuana legalization. The yea’s The first, and highest approved issue, was issue one. This amendment to the Ohio Constitution ends the partisan process for redrawing districts within Ohio and replaces it … Continue reading Two yeas and a nay: Ohio’s election results
by Meghna Kumar Recently, allegations against presidential candidate Ben Carson’s past have been brought forth. In his book, Carson stated, “I was offered a full scholarship to West Point. I didn’t refuse the scholarship outright, but I let them know that a military career wasn’t where I saw myself going. As overjoyed as I felt to be offered such a scholarship, I wasn’t really tempted.” … Continue reading Ben Carson Faces Allegations of Fraud
by Kennedy Szekely Yahoo Sports has recently learned that The University of Louisville is investigating allegations in a new book that claims a basketball staff member paid several women to dance for and have sex with players and recruits. The book, Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen, published by IBJ Book Publishing, is written by Katina Powell – the woman who may have provided escorts … Continue reading U of Louisville investigating new book’s damaging allegations
by Sarah Rovinsky Joaquín Guzmán Loera, a notorious drug kingpin in Mexico, known as El Chapo, outran security forces once again. This time, officials located him at a hide-out in Mexico’s remote northwestern mountains, but he fled as they approached, injuring his leg and his face, Mexican officials said late Friday, October 16. The government says there was no direct confrontation between security and Mr. Guzmán. The … Continue reading ‘El Chapo’ Excapes Again
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