The founding fathers conceptualized a nation free from oppression and open to expression, yet the institutions tasked with cultivating the youth are given the capability to ravage core American values. Every student ponders their obligation to school. Isn’t it hypocritical that we are raised under principles of freedom only to…
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The aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Cuba
Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean when it tore through the area the weekend of Sept. 7 through Sept. 11. Irma made landfall in Cuba late Friday, Sept. 8 as a Category 5 storm. It was the first Category 5 storm to hit Cuba in decades. The eye of the storm…
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US wins first World Baseball Classic Title
Every four years, the nations of the world gather to compete on the baseball diamond. Much like the World Cup, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) is a global competition for glory. Players, including those from Major League Baseball, have a chance to represent their home countries. In addition to a…
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U.S. and Iran find common ground in nuclear framework
Senior diplomats from the Unites States and Iran met in Switzerland to finalize the framework of a nuclear deal. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty) The nuclear deal with Iran took many by surprise Thursday, Apr. 2. The framework of the negotiation calls for major limitations and restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, to which Iran…
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