The Legacy of Kent State and Modern Campus Activism
When Roseann “Chic” Canfora first arrived at Ohio’s Kent State University in 1968, she often found herself being handed anti-war flyers, which she initially discarded without much thought. The Vietnam…
Week Three of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial: Key Moments and Takeaways
During the third week of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, Hope Hicks, former press secretary and White House communications director for Trump, took the witness stand. Her testimony marked…
Navigating Free Speech and Campus Safety Amidst the Israel-Hamas Conflict
In recent months, university leaders have grappled with effectively communicating their free speech policies during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This dilemma has escalated to the point where law enforcement in…
Locking Away Distractions: Illing Middle School’s Cellphone Ban Journey
Two years ago, when Raymond Dolphin took on the role of assistant principal at a middle school in Connecticut, he quickly noticed a problem: the students seemed off. The issue?…
Ancient Enigma: Exploring the Roman Dodecahedron
Last June, a group of amateur archaeologists made an intriguing discovery while digging through an ancient Roman pit in eastern England. Amidst the typical finds of tiles, animal teeth, and…
Democrats Vow to Uphold Speaker Johnson Amidst Internal Challenges
House Democratic leaders have stated their willingness to support House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst potential challenges from within his own party. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with Caucus Chair…
Southern Surge: The Economic Reversal of Fortune in Europe
An extraordinary shift has been occuring in the European economy: historically, countries like Germany have led the region in economic growth, but now, southern European nations, which struggled during the…
Critical Thinking vs. Misinformation
Days before the parliamentary elections in Slovakia late last year, the political scene was shaken by the emergence of two viral audio clips. These clips featured Michal Šimečka, a leader…
Uncovering India’s Alleged Assassination Plots Abroad
Last year, the White House made significant efforts to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit. This visit aimed to strengthen the relationship with India, a country…
Exploring the Impact of the History-and-Tradition Test on Contemporary Legal Battles
In November 2022, a group of LGBTQ students at West Texas A&M University began organizing a drag show for the upcoming spring. Their goal was to raise money for suicide…