College campuses have been all over the news recently, and not for good reasons. Two shattering stories sparked from two different universities just this past weekend. Seven innocent lives were taken. Seven students who were enjoying their college years. Seven families left heartbroken. Four students from the University of Idaho were brutally stabbed to death.Continue reading “College Campuses Shaken Up”
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Young Voters Show Up In Midterms
In the entire history of the United States, the youngest eligible voters rarely ever show up to the polls. This year, Gen Z and millennials showed out more than ever before. With record-breaking numbers all over the country. Political figures have been targeting this population to gain more votes, which has finally worked. In recentContinue reading “Young Voters Show Up In Midterms”
Rapper Takeoff Dead at 28
On November 1, most people were winding down from all the Halloween fun or began preparing for the upcoming holiday season. On the other hand, many mourned the tragic and unexpected death of rapper Takeoff. He was shot to death in Houston outside of a bowling alley. His killer is yet to be caught. TakeoffContinue reading “Rapper Takeoff Dead at 28”
DC Sniper 20th Anniversary
In October of 2002, the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (also known as the DMV) areas were living in terror because of the notorious sniper killing innocent people in broad daylight. Just a year after the 9/11 attacks, many suspected these were acts committed by Al Qaeda. But it was actual veteran John Allen MuhammadContinue reading “DC Sniper 20th Anniversary”
How to Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety is a term that is very often used and coined in today’s culture. Twenty years ago, the average person did not know what this meant. The definition is “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” It is a mental health disorder that impactsContinue reading “How to Cope with Anxiety”
Why Does Capital Punishment Still Exist?
Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is the legal consequence of being killed for committing a crime. This is an extremely rare sentence, as it is only given to criminals who have committed the most heinous crimes. In America, 23 states and Washington, DC, have abolished the death penalty. Recently, our society hasContinue reading “Why Does Capital Punishment Still Exist?”
Edward Snowden Becomes Russian Citizen
On September 26th, 2022, Vladimir Putin granted former American NSA employee Edward Snowden citizenship in Russia. To most people, this news is irrelevant and does not impact their lives. But the reality is that this is a highly significant situation and puts the security of the United States and all of our citizens at extremeContinue reading “Edward Snowden Becomes Russian Citizen”
End of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month but Nowhere Near the End of the Fight
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, where organizations across the globe bring attention to the burden that too many have to carry: pediatric cancer. People “Go Gold” this month to show support in honor of the gold ribbon that represents childhood cancer. As September comes to an end, reflecting on what this month entails isContinue reading “End of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month but Nowhere Near the End of the Fight”
Jeffrey Dahmer Taking over the Internet with New Netflix Series
On September 21, 2022, Netflix released a mini-series called Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story with 10 episodes telling the story of the serial killer, rapist, kidnapper, and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer. The baby boomers and generation X are familiar with this story, but it was newer for most millennials and generation Z. It has become aContinue reading “Jeffrey Dahmer Taking over the Internet with New Netflix Series”
Why Queen Elizabeth did not want Camilla to become the new Queen
On September 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away. Her legacy leaves behind a 70-year reign, the longest British monarch ever. The people of England, along with the rest of the world, has been mourning her death. She had 15 different Prime Ministers serve alongside her, the first being Winston Churchill.Continue reading “Why Queen Elizabeth did not want Camilla to become the new Queen”
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