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Category: National & Global

The New Normal: Venezuela Two Months Later

6 March 2026
Matthew Parker
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On Jan. 3, 2026, the United States launched a devastating military strike against Venezuela, destroying key military infrastructure and capturing the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro,…

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The Heritage Foundation and America: what comes next? 

6 March 2026
Alee Dickey
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What is the Heritage Foundation?  The Heritage Foundation is a powerful conservative think tank founded in 1973 that writes ready-made policy blueprints for Republican lawmakers…

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AI Psychosis, Delusions, and the Digital Condition

17 November 2025
Rowen Murray
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According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, psychosis is defined as “a serious mental illness characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations…

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France’s Political Collapse and the Rise of Sébastien Lecornu

19 September 2025
Eliott Labeth
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France is entering one of the most turbulent phases of its Fifth Republic. President Emmanuel Macron’s second term, beginning in 2022, has been marked by…

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A New World of Higher Education: What Trump’s Policies Mean for Colleges and Students

5 September 2025
Matthew Parker
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The return of Donald Trump to the White House after his victory in the 2024 Presidential election has altered nearly every aspect of American policy, and the world of higher education is in no way immune from these changes.

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How Should Pope Francis Be Remembered?

2 May 2025
Eliott Labeth
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Photo by Channel 82 via Uplash. Who Was Pope Francis? Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away Monday, April 21 on Easter Monday—a day…

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Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal leaves citizens with lingering concerns

5 March 2025
Molly Haynes
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Photo by Markus Spiske via Uplash. It’s been almost two months since President Donald Trump was inaugurated, and the United States has already experienced drastic…

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New policies on social media in Australia met with backlash

9 December 2024
Molly Haynes
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Photo by Solen Feyissa via Uplash. The influence of social media is nothing new. Many children have access to or  use social media platforms daily,…

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Record-breaking roller coaster “Falcon’s Flight” sparks questions of consumer responsibility and ethical consideration for thrill seekers across the U.S. after Six Flags partners with the Saudi Arabian government 

27 November 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Drew Hastings via Uplash. “Falcon’s Flight,” a product of the Liechtensteiner manufacturer Intamin, has been advertised as the longest, fastest, and tallest roller…

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