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Six years ago in New York City, a 43 year old Black father named Eric Garner was put into a chokehold by an NYPD officer named Daniel Pantaleo on suspicion that he was illegally selling loose cigarettes. The maneuver by the officer resulted in the asphyxiation and eventual death of …

On March 7, 1991, Rodney King, a 25 year old black man, was forcibly pulled out of his car by police officers who beat him for a reported 15 minutes. Over 12 cops stood watch during the incident, chatting amongst themselves. When the four officers charged with using excessive force …

SpaceX and NASA On May 30th, SpaceX, in partnership with NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, hopes to launch what will be the first human piloted flight into orbit since 2011. This historic event will also mark another milestone; the first ever piloted launch led by a privately owned and operated company. …

In the midst of a global pandemic and borderline race-war in the United States, the Philippine government is attempting to pass a law under its people’s noses that would essentially designate any form of activism as terrorism. It’s called the Anti-Terror Bill of 2020, or House Bill 6875, and it …

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused numerous citizens emotional pain and suffering, killed a large portion of the world, and has created a situation in which many economic, social, and health-related problems could arise. For now, the main goal is to keep the international population as safe as possible. However, it …

Written by staff writer Prisha Puntambekar In late March, Lucy Flores became one of the first women to issue a bold statement involving Joe Biden and his alleged history of inappropriate conduct. Flores claimed that presidential candidate Joe Biden harassed her back in 2014.  Since then, several women have stepped …

COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on people around the world and the animals that surround them. As with humans, the living creatures of the world have found themselves suffering from the consequences of the coronavirus. However, as a variety of these creatures are thrown into a difficult situation, many …

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, education at the college and high school level is experiencing significant adjustment.  For starters, many high schools and colleges are changing their final grading period of the year to be on a pass/fail basis in order to decrease student stress and recognize differences in a student’s …

  Written by Staff Writer Prisha Puntambekar A 36-year-old Missouri terrorist died  after violently confronting the FBI in late March. According to BBC News, he intended to bomb a hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Evidence suggests that the bomber exhibited clear signs of religious discrimination and white supremacy. BBC News …

April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a globally recognized celebration of our natural surroundings and a reminder that planet Earth is not a renewable resource. Each year, everything from beach cleanups to educational programs designed to facilitate a love for our planet take place, and this year …