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The horse racing industry, once dominating the world of American sports, has become a subject of controversy. The recorded deaths and abuses of horses in the industry has created a growing scrutiny of the sport, with many questioning if it is ethical to continue.  According to the Jockey Club’s Equine …

There is nothing just about sentencing a black drug peddler with a revenue of $1,800 to twenty-five years, while a white, presidential campaign manager is sentenced to seven and a half years in a VIP prison for laundering well over $50 million. Despite this concerning difference, American courts pride themselves …

On Wednesday, Nov. 15th, Gustav Ahr, more widely known as Lil Peep, passed away in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 21. Though the authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of death, evidence suggests that he overdosed. This, however, cannot be confirmed until a toxicology report is released. “[His …

On April 5, seven students from Westview High School were detained for the possession of marijuana. The students were caught and questioned as a result of an anonymous tip. “The students — four minors and three 18-year-olds — were taken into custody by undercover San Diego police detectives in the …

From the discovery of insulin, to the treatment of cystic fibrosis, nearly every medical breakthrough from the past 100 years has resulted directly from research utilizing animals. The polio vaccine, breast cancer, malaria, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, pacemakers, and anesthetics, the influence of animal testing is nearly endless.   No matter …