J.K. Rowling’s Latest Character Update
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
April 6, 2019
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
The Harry Potter franchise is one of the most successful book and film series of all time, catapulting its creator J.K. Rowling into global fame. Her social influence is nearly unmatched by other authors, both through the decade-old characters from the series and Rowling's own social commentary. Rowling...
Are Assault Allegations Relevant After Death?
Melanie Estrada and Maia Berthier
March 8, 2019
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
Beginning with the #timesup movement, believing survivors of sexual assault has been of the utmost importance to prevent these events from occurring again. Recently, a documentary called “Leaving Neverland” was released which discussed the charges of molestation of young boys by Michael Jackson ...
Disinformation Made Easy
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
Social media and the evolution of the media has made the dissemination of information a much more efficient enterprise, resulting in a more informed public, for the most part. With this rapid fire media gauntlet, it is often difficult to separate the truth from that which has been coined as "fake news."...
China Gives Credit Score a New Meaning
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
The People's Republic of China has steadily been moving towards a totalitarian state, forcing the hand of Western allies on its path to a full indoctrination of the largest population on the planet. United States Vice President Mike Pence has criticized the implementation of this program, claiming that...
France’s Fuel Crisis
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
December 9, 2018
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
At the root of any democracy is the right of the people to protest against their government and advocate for their interests. Many times, these protests are organized by an opposing political party or an interest group with the goal of rallying support for their cause. In a separate category stand the...
Bye-Bye Brazil: The Far Right Wins
Daniela Parra Del Riego, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
Brazil can be considered one of the major powers in Latin America; as home to the majority of the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil also has the largest GDP in the region. Despite its thriving economy, Brazil has high crime rates and corruption, with the impoverished favelas in the cities taking up a large percen...
The West at a Crossroad in Response to Saudi Journalist’s Disappearance
Adriana Castro, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who wrote critically of the Saudi kingdom and the royal family, went missing after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to obtain paperwork he needed to marry his fiance. The Saudi government is under intense international pressure as Turkish officials said...
Putin’s New Puppet
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
Russian aggression towards their former satellite nations and complete disregard for international law has reached a climax with the newest conflict in the Kerch Strait. Russian naval vessels opened fire on three Ukrainian ships off the coast of Crimea, injuring three to six crew members. The seizure...
Migrant Caravan: Send it Back?
Pablo Hanono, Lifestyle Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
Looking past the Rio Grande on the southern border of the country lies a mosaic of similar countries that share common bonds with the United States. In spite of these ties, a crisis has emerged: a group of seven thousand migrants is marching towards the U.S.-Mexico border demanding entry. The caravan...
Salt Bae Leaves Venezuelans Salty
Daniela Parra Del Riego, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
Salt Bae was an internet sensation; the video of him seasoning meat turned him into an instantly recognizable meme. Nusret Gökçe (his real name) is a chef from Turkey, who after being forgotten by the Internet, began to focus on his own chain of restaurants in cities like Ankara, New ...
Should Stem Cells Be Used For Cosmetic Purposes?
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
Stem cells are the most basic cells of a human; they can be implanted into a specific region of the body and can be used to regenerate damaged cells. This also enables stem cells to regenerate non-essential cells such as collagen: the protein responsible for keeping the skin supple and free of wrinkles....
Talks With No-Ko Should’ve Been a No-Go
Alexander Yagoda, Opinion Editor
July 13, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
North Korea has long been regarded as a major rogue force, acting against the general consensus of the world on topics such as denuclearization and peace with neighboring countries. They also have a long history of being ruled by dictators that have not been looked at favorably. As a result, President...
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Jimena Romero is a dedicated junior enrolled in the International Baccalaureate career-related program. She became a member of CavsConnect towards the...
