On September 16, 2022 , 22-year old Masha Amini died while in police custody. Iranian authorities have said that Amini died of a heart attack, but a United Nations report states that she was severely beaten, and her family and many supporters allege law enforcement officials killed her. Her death has sparked protests throughout IranContinue reading “Iran and the Hijab”
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How to get better sleep
Tossing and turning every night? Feeling lethargic in the morning? Here are some helpful tips on how to get better sleep at night. Avoid taking long naps throughout the day and stick to a sleep schedule. Try to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time everyContinue reading “How to get better sleep”
America’s Forgotten Debt
Over the past years, there has been a growing movement of advocacy surrounding the social injustices and oppression faced by African Americans. While many are very vocal about the social injustices of our world, some are often much more hesitant to discuss the economic disparities faced by African Americans and, more specifically, the government’s roleContinue reading “America’s Forgotten Debt”
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”
Russia set to annex occupied Ukrainian regions post-staged referendums.
Reports and intelligence indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to sign decrees annexing the Ukrainian regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia after the regions staged referendums and voted heavily in favor of being annexed by the Russian Federation. The reported results of these referendums are: Kherson – 87%; Lukhansk – 98.4%; ZaporizhzhiaContinue reading “Russia set to annex occupied Ukrainian regions post-staged referendums.”
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”
Belize: Land of the Free by the Carib sea
On September 24,2022 marks the 41st independence day for the central American nation of Belize.After the efforts of George Candler Price, the first prime minster of Belize, and the People’s United Party (PUP) Belize achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1981. Belize became a colony to the United Kingdom since 1862,Continue reading “Belize: Land of the Free by the Carib sea”
The War To Save Our Children
With the constant reports on daily news channels and their websites, and parents on high alert, a silent war has begun. Rainbow-colored drugs have become a familiar image to those who are aware of the ongoing danger but, to many children, these colorful pills look like they’re candy! With the upcoming holiday rapidly approaching andContinue reading “The War To Save Our Children”
De-Stressing in Stressful Times
With everything going on in the world today – wars, a possible recession, inflation, a global pandemic, and more – finding ways to de-stress can be difficult. Here are some ways to de-stress in these stressful times. What are the essentials you need to take care of? Is there anything on your list you canContinue reading “De-Stressing in Stressful Times”