Marisol Moran

UMass Amherst Reverses ‘Discriminatory’ Ban On Iranian Students

Last Thursday, the University of Massachusetts Amherst repealed a policy in which it banned Iranian students from entering certain engineering and natural sciences programs. This repeal comes on the heels of major controversy concerning said policy. Per ABC News, the original policy was instated to comply with a 2012 federal law that placed sanctions on […]

9y ago

Japan|South Korea

South Korea Condemns Japanese Ceremony

Tensions in East Asia have risen, as an old territorial dispute between South Korea and Japan has resurfaced. The territory in question: the Takeshima Islets, or Dokdo, as they are referred to in South Korea. On February 22, the Japanese celebrated “Takeshima Day,” which was meant to highlight their claim to the territory. To further […]

9y ago

books|harry potter|j.k. rowling

‘Harry Potter’ Series Gives Sick Girl Reason To Live

Arguably one of the greatest fiction series ever written, Harry Potter contains one heartwarming, yet tear-jerking secret: one character in the fourth book is not only based on an actual person, she carries her name as well. In a moving tribute, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling named a first-year Gryffindor student after Natalie McDonald, a […]

9y ago

John Legend|Politics

John Legend Mixes Love And Politics

John Legend has been a successful and beloved recording artist for the past 10 years. In that time, he has produced some of the most powerful and touching love songs to ever grace many people’s ears. His most recent single, “All of Me,” is a testament to Legend’s finesse as an artist. However, with the […]

9y ago

argentina|terrorism

Crisitna Kirchner Charged With Obstructing Terror Trial

Argentine president Cristina Kirchner has recently been under fire for ties to the 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires. There has been much mystery and drama surrounding the case. However, Kirchner now finds herself formally charged for allegedly covering up one of the country’s worst terrorist attacks. Per BBC News, the 1994 attack occurred in a […]

9y ago

Barack Obama|china|Dalai Lama

Meetings With The Dalai Lama Cause Uproar

This month, the contentious Tibetan spiritual leader has been stirring up controversy in various countries, whether or not he meets with political leaders. While attending an event in Washington D.C., the Dalai Lama created a fuss by simply being in the same building as the American president. The National Prayer Breakfast was held last Thursday […]

9y ago

harry potter

Harry Potter: An Homage To Professor Snape

Prepare to shed a tear (or a thousand). A Harry Potter video has been touching the hearts of many; an emotional homage to the late Professor Snape. The video compiles this character’s most pivotal scenes in chronological order, effectively relaying the story of his life, love, and loyalties. Throughout the saga that is Harry Potter, […]

9y ago

‘The Hunting Ground’: A Documentary That Delves Into Rape Culture

In recent years, rape and sexual assault on college campuses has become a buzzing news item. Countless books and articles have been written on the topic. Now, however, a documentary, The Hunting Ground, which takes a closer look at the real life events that have flung this topic to the forefront of many people’s minds, […]

9y ago

Strong Is The New Skinny: The Rise Of The Fit Woman

It may very well be time to permanently say goodbye to the waif. Lately, more and more women have been flocking to the gym and infiltrating the free weights section. CBS News featured a story on Katy Brinkley, a woman who, in her own words, “just wanted to lose weight, get skinny.” However, quickly after […]

9y ago

Anderson Silva|dana white

UFC President Dana White Supports Anderson Silva In Spite Of Failed Drug Test

Once it was released last Tuesday that Anderson Silva failed the out-of-competition drug testing before UFC 183, the news spread like wildfire. Despite having been the recipient of a barrage of critiques from the UFC and the mixed martial arts community at large, the organization’s president, Dana White, stands by Silva’s side. Both Drostanolone and […]

9y ago

costa rica

Costa Rica Hosts CELAC Summit, Groundbreaking Change To Come

The third annual Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit, which was held in San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica, concluded this past Thursday. With its end, the member states agreed upon the Political Declaration of Belén, which is a collection of 94 points that involve the independence of Latin American entities from […]

9y ago

south africa

South Africa Is Plagued By Xenophobia And Wide-Spread Violence

Recently, riots and looting have plagued the country of South Africa. Specifically in the cities of Soweto and Johannesburg, as well as their surrounding townships, rampant and violent looters have targeted shops owned by immigrants. These xenophobically charged riots began last week after the shooting of a teenage boy by a Somali shop owner. According […]

9y ago