Hurricane Florence Heads Towards the East Coast
Mark Snyder, Staff Writer
September 15, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
[powr-twitter-feed id=d2282b2c_1537024821912] Hurricane Florence began on Aug. 30 as a tropical wave circling around the Atlantic Ocean, and was declared a tropical storm one day later. Over the next two weeks, the once-harmless storm rapidly picked up speed and strength, reaching high wind speeds...
Judge Kavanaugh’s Path to Supreme Court Confimation
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
September 8, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
This past week, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh traveled to the Hill for his Senate confirmation hearing. The hearing comes off the back of weeks of speculation about his plans as a Justice on the court and an in-depth analysis of his track record. Kavanaugh, a Washington...
JFK and the Nightmare on Flight 203
Mark Snyder, Staff Writer
September 8, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
Emirates Flight 203 departing from Dubai arrived at JFK on Sep. 5 with a group of passengers who complained of fever, vomiting and coughing. The airport was notified about 30 minutes before landing that an estimated 106 passengers were complaining about experiencing these flu-like symptoms. By the...
The Game that Brought Tragedy to Jacksonville
Melanie Estrada, Staff Writer
September 2, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
On Aug. 26, 2018, Jacksonville's Gaming tournament turned into one of the most devastating days of the participants' lives. The players were competing for the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas, where they would have had the chance to play for glamorous prizes in Sin City's famous Madden...
Remembering Senator John McCain
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
After a year-long battle with brain cancer, Senator John McCain died on Aug. 25, only a day after announcing that he would no longer receive treatment for his cancer. His body will lie in state at the rotunda of the United States Capitol, an area often referred to as the heart of the Congressional structure....
Tuition No More! NYU Medical School Eliminates Tuition
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
August 26, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
Student loan debt has long been an ugly reality for many students, especially for those graduating from medical school. The average student loan debt for medical students prior to specialization hovers around $190,000. With a financial burden of that size on many students backs, many of them have been forced to pursue jobs in the medical field solely fo...
Colombian Crackdown on Corruption
Daniela Parra Del Riego, Staff Writer
August 24, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News, Top Stories
Like several other countries in Latin America, Colombia has been fighting an ongoing battle against government corruption and its negative effects on the development of the nation. Colombian citizens aim to tackle this problem with a new referendum up for a vote. The movement, known as #7vecessi, or #7tim...
Brutality in Bangladesh – Road Safety Protests Turn Violent
Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor
August 13, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News, Top Stories
When thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bangladesh on July 29, they expected safer roads, accountable governance and the upholding of the rule of law. Instead, they were met with tear gas and rubber bullets from security forces and violent attacks from counter-protesters. The protests...
Volcanic Eruption in Guatemala kills 99
Chase Bagnall-Koger, Staff Writer
June 5, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News, Uncategorized
The death toll has risen to 99 after Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Sunday, June 3 and released a fast-moving mixture of ash, rock and volcanic gases known as pyroclastic flow. In addition to the casualties, the eruption resulted in hundreds of injuries and 3,200 evacuations. Located on the...
Royal Wedding – American Actress Joins the Royal Family
Chase Bagnall-Koger, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News, Top Stories
Prince Henry of Wales and American actress Meghan Markle officiated their marriage after nearly two years of dating in a stunning ceremony at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19. Markle, who reportedly first met Prince Henry during a blind date in 2016, renounced her acting career and became the Duchess...
U.S. Government Relocates Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
In a historic move by the U.S government, President Donald Trump has announced the moving of the U.S embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The embassy is set to open in late May in the Western section of the city. Jerusalem is the contested capital of the State of Israel, being claimed by both the Palestinian...
Kilauena Volcano Eruption Leaves Many In Fear
Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
Filed under International & Domestic, News
Hawaii to most people is regarded as a tropical paradise, but as of late, the peacefulness traditionally associated with the island has been tarnished after the Kilauea volcano erupted and destroyed the homes of many islanders. This disaster led government officials to place an evacuation order on residents,...
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