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Recap: March 2-March 8

Daniela Quijano, Editor • Mar 8, 2015

International Affairs Iran Blinds man in 'eye for an eye' justice The judicial system in Iran is based on Hammurabi's code which famously calls for 'an eye for an eye'. A man was convicted for blinding...

Recap: Feb. 23 – March 1

Daniela Quijano, Editor • Feb 28, 2015

International Affairs Georgia to execute its 1st female prisoner in 70 years Kelly Gissendaner was sentenced to death after having plotted to kill her husband. Although Gissendaner did not commit...

Kayla Mueller Kiwanis member killed by ISIS

Albany Muria, Editor • Feb 28, 2015

In the summer of May 2013, human rights activist and humanitarian aid worker Kayla Mueller was giving a speech about her work with Syrian refugees at a Kiwanis, the adult version of Key Club, conference....

Irrational Fear or Basic Instinct? Rise in Shootings Across Globe

Bhargavi Pochi, Editor • Feb 26, 2015

In the course of a few months, the number of mass shootings has significantly increased. On Jan. 7, Charlie Hebdo Headquarters was attacked in Paris, and 20 cartoonists were shot dead. A few months later,...

Recap: Week of Feb.16 – Feb.22

Daniela Quijano, Editor • Feb 22, 2015

International Affairs Venezuela arrests mayor of Caracas Intelligence agents in the socialist government of Nicolas Maduro arrested the mayor of Caracas this past Friday. The reason for the arrest...

February Brings More ISIS Threats

Robert DeDonatis, Staff Writer • Feb 22, 2015

Over the past few months, ISIS has been a looming issue for the world, with a large burst of activity happening in December and January. ISIS's activity has slowed down a little bit, but unfortunately,...

Recap: Week of Feb. 9 – Feb. 15

Daniela Quijano, Editor • Feb 16, 2015

International Affairs Costa Concordia captain convicted in deadly shipwreck The Costa Concordia shipwreck in January 2012 off the coast of Italy claimed the lives of 32 people and Captain Francesco...

Recap: Week of Feb. 2 – Feb. 8

Daniela Quijano, Editor • Feb 8, 2015

International Affairs "At least 25 killed as plane hits bridge, crashes in Taipei River" A dash cam captured the exact moment when TransAsia Airways flight crashed into Taiwanriver on the way...

Islamophobia

Bhargavi Pochi, Editor • Jan 21, 2015

On Jan. 7, 2014, Islamic terrorists massacred 12 cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris, France. Subsequently, on Jan. 9 another Islamic terrorist held French citizens hostage in a Kosher...

U.S. CENTCOM Accounts Hacked by ISIS Sympathizers

Cavan Wilson, Staff Writer • Jan 21, 2015

On Jan. 12, the U.S. CENTCOM's YouTube and Twitter accounts were hacked by people claiming to be ISIS sympathizers. The U.S. CENTCOM managed to take the accounts offline, but not until after some hostile tweets...

Was Censorship Justified in James Foley’s Case?

Annie Farrell, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2014

On Tuesday, August 19, a shocking video depicting the savage beheading of American photojournalist James Foley was posted on YouTube by the Islamic State of Iraq in Syria (ISIS). This video was no doubt...