Chloe StronginApr 6What is Purim?Of all the Jewish holidays, the most festive one, Purim, is probably one you've never heard of. Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of...
Sam MeyerApr 6History of Russia-Ukraine TensionsOn February 22, 2022, the world was shocked as Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, a country that it has deep ties with and a shared...
Henry BrinbergApr 6Ukrainian RefugeesSince Russia invaded Ukraine, three million people have fled Ukraine and traveled mostly to neighboring European countries such as...
Zoe SchuldrenfreiApr 6Culture 7000 Years in the Making: Under Siege Ukrainian cities have a long history. The area of modern-day Kyiv, as well as many other Ukrainian cities, has been settled by people for...
Avantika SinghMar 4Volcanic Eruption in Tonga The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted on January 15th, leaving thousands without homes and internet access. The volcano, located...
Janice LinMar 3COVID Party #10Who doesn’t love a good garden party–I mean work event? Boris Johnson, the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is under intense...
Janice LinMar 3Between Russia and Ukraine. And NATO and the USPeople have always asked: “Is this going to start World War III?” There were many chances and close calls, but now, people seem to be...
Lala WuMar 3Lunar New Year in ChinaChinese New Year, more widely known as the Lunar New Year, is a holiday that’s celebrated in numerous countries around the world....
Lala WuJan 19Diplomatic Boycott of the Winter Games in Beijing 2022You must know the system of a normal boycott. Perhaps it was taught to you by Mrs. Brandon or Mr. Rendich in 7th grade. America boycotted...
Mustafa ShahJan 19UCL Draw The UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League is UEFA's elite club competition, with top clubs across the continent pl
Shreyasi PaudelJan 19Write For Rights Edgemont EventIf the pen is mightier than the sword, can it work to undo the damage done by it? Amnesty International, an international human rights organ
Bernardo AmarizNov 24, 2021The First Speaker of UN General Assembly: BrazilThe Brazilian ambassador and I at his office (he is not wearing a mask because he has already got the third shot of the Covid vaccine)...
Shriya Garg & Ava SchneiderNov 24, 2021Hispanic Heritage Month“The quality that so many Latinas possess is strength,” “The quality that so many Latinas possess is strength,” says Zoe Saldana, an...
Vidhan BokariaNov 23, 2021The Festival of LightsDiwali, also referred to as “The Festival of Lights,” is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in Hinduism, Jainism, and...
Justin FriedbergNov 23, 2021The Typist and the Guard: The Prosecution of Lower Level NazisIn October 2021, over seventy years after the end of World War II, two former Nazis were put on trial for murder. How can it be that two...
Djeneba DembeleOct 29, 2021The Overlooked Uyghur GenocideSometimes we get so caught in our own problems that we tend to forget the plight of others. We have seen and fought against many...
Bethany de GuzmanOct 29, 2021Gen Z Unplugged If you’re a teenager in 2021, there’s a high chance that you occasionally play video games on any of your devices, especially if you're a...
Lala WuOct 29, 2021Moon FestivalEvery country has special traditions for family reunions. In China, the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake...
Justin FriedbergJun 15, 2021The Life and Legacy of Prince PhillipPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died just one year shy of becoming a centenarian on April 9, 2021 due to natural causes. Prince Phillip...
Anuj JainJun 15, 2021Why Joe Biden is leaving Afghanistan after 19 yearsAmerica has been in Afghanistan longer than the Class of 2021 has been alive. Let that sink in. The American War on Afghanistan was...