Tragedy in Colorado
Ryan Shea
Who are the victims who tragically lost their lives that day, and how can we remember them as they deserve to be remembered?
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Why Lil Nas X Is Being Sued over “Satan Shoes”
Cristian Rodriguez
Over the past week there’s been an abundance of controversy surrounding Montero Hill, commonly known as the rapper Lil Nas X, with one of the latest incidents being the custom made Nike Air Max 97 “Satan Shoes.” Continue Reading Why Lil Nas X Is Being Sued over “Satan Shoes”
Putin Punishes Top Kremlin Critic
John Mitchell
For years now, opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been a major thorn in the side of Russian president Vladimir Putin. As one of Putin’s most prominent critics, he has repeatedly lead protests against Russia’s ruling party, United Russia, and has been one of the few people in Russia willing to publicly criticize Putin. Continue Reading Putin Punishes Top Kremlin Critic
Catholic Church Refuses to Bless Same-Sex Unions
John Mitchell
In a formal response issued Monday by the Vatican in answer to the question of whether or not the Catholic Church would bless same-sex unions, the answer was a resounding “no.” Approved by Pope Francis, the two-page explanation declared that the church would continue to welcome members of the gay and lesbian community, but would refuse to bless their unions. Continue Reading Catholic Church Refuses to Bless Same-Sex Unions
Excavation of a City Lost
Ryan Shea Pompeii is a notorious city, known to many, for its untimely destruction at the hands of Mt. Vesuvius’… Continue Reading Excavation of a City Lost
The Importance of Vaccines
Peter Jaskiewicz
On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a mysterious pneumonia virus had been discovered in Wuhan, China. 12 days later, the CDC confirmed the first case of this virus in the state of Washington. As the weeks passed, more and more cases were discovered across the world. Continue Reading The Importance of Vaccines
Jeff Bezos Leaves, but Amazon Remains
Peter Jaskiewicz
I bet you or someone you know used Amazon over the years. The online shopping website has helped consumers purchase essential materials such as books, equipment, medicine, and so on. However, recent events might cause shoppers to panic. Continue Reading Jeff Bezos Leaves, but Amazon Remains
Mardi Gras 2021: What You Need to Know
Ryan Shea
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many public events have had a lid shut on them in order to maintain health and safety. Continue Reading Mardi Gras 2021: What You Need to Know
Local Community Organization Reach4Peace Takes Stand Against Gun Violence
Shania Bennett
Reach4Peace is a community non-violence organization based in South Philadelphia that has been committed to doing the work around gun violence prevention. As an alarming surge in incidents of gun violence have many Philadelphia residents calling on community leaders and elected officials to act, community- and faith-based organizations have played a significant part in tackling the persistent senseless gun violence in Philadelphia. Continue Reading Local Community Organization Reach4Peace Takes Stand Against Gun Violence
Let It Snow! Philadelphia Region Sees Most Snow in 1,001 Days
Shania Bennet
Exactly one week away from Christmas Eve, and The National Weather Service has reported that the Philadelphia region has reported over 6.3 inches of snow. Continue Reading Let It Snow! Philadelphia Region Sees Most Snow in 1,001 Days