By Faith Gonia A recent breach of Rwanda airspace by the Democratic Republic of the Congo reignited a decades-long conflict between the two African countries. On Tuesday, January 24, Rwanda’s military fired on a DR Congo fighter jet. The opposing nations have maintained vastly disconnected perspectives on Tuesday’s event. Rebutting a claim by Rwanda thatContinue reading ““Act of War” Accusations Following Rwanda and DRC Conflict”
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Chaos in Brasília
By Nick Murray On January 8, thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro marched on the Three Powers Plaza in Brazil’s capital, Brasília. The far right protests argued that the latest Presidential election had been stolen by the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly referred to as Lula. In the process,Continue reading “Chaos in Brasília”
Country in Crisis
By Carter Cormier Haiti faces one of the worst crises in recent history due to gang violence, a cholera outbreak, and the assassination of their president a year ago. Their government is in shambles with no president since, and a prime minister who was never technically sworn in. They are facing widespread food insecurity, inflation,Continue reading “Country in Crisis”
Don’t Mess-ina With Denaro
By Isabella Brady After a career of thirty years evading law enforcement, Matteo Messina Denaro, a Sicilian mafioso, was detained by authorities on January 16 in Palermo, Sicily. Prior to his arrest, Denaro’s reputation was legendary, having boasted multiple times that “with the people I have killed myself, I could fill a cemetery.” Denaro’s careerContinue reading “Don’t Mess-ina With Denaro”
Dogs vs Cats
By Amelia Lipcsei and Isabel Kikoshima Isabel: Cats are the best pets. Amelia: Dude, you literally always say how annoying it is that your cat rips up your things. Isabel: Yes… but your dog always tries to bite me. Amelia: At least I don’t have scratches on me 24/7. Isabel: That’s just their way ofContinue reading “Dogs vs Cats”
France vs America
By Julia Kemp & Olivia Pocat France has the best cheese. The monuments in Paris are amazing and fun to visit, like the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Notre Dame, or the Arc de Triomphe. The culture is rich with art, showcased at museums like the Louvre or Centre Pompidou. The food and pastries are delicious andContinue reading “France vs America”
Cheerin’ for Sheeran
By Lily and Anjali Lily: Anjali, let’s get tickets to the Ed Sheeran concert! Anjali: What?! Why would we do that? Lily: Bro, what are you talking about? His music is so good! Anjali: Yeah! Good to fall asleep too! Lily: Have you even listened to Castle on the Hill or The A Team? Anjali:Continue reading “Cheerin’ for Sheeran”
Hadley vs. Softball
By Jacqui McLean Softball: Hadley, do we HAVE to run today? Hadley: Yes, do you want to win CCS? Softball: Well of course we want to win. That doesn’t mean we want to run. Hadley: This is our last year, we need to work harder than we ever have before! Softball: But aren’t rest daysContinue reading “Hadley vs. Softball “
White Savior Complex
By Raven Carthon There is truly no internal urge that demands one to see justice for others. No one is hardwired to feel like they must carry out the needs of those who are underprivileged. This becomes especially true for the issue behind the white savior complex. The white savior complex can be defined asContinue reading “White Savior Complex “
Capitalism vs. Socialism
By Ojas Joshi Capitalism: So… Socialism: So… Capitalism: So what’s with those taxes already? Jeez Louise you guys must love donating your money. Socialism: And you must love watching inequality unfold over centuries. Capitalism: Are you serious right now? Socialism: Well we are all about equality. What’s wrong with that? Capitalism: Well we’re all aboutContinue reading “Capitalism vs. Socialism”