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TikTok Ban Sparks Free Speech Debate
On January 18, 2025, TikTok became unavailable in the United States for approximately 14 hours due to a federal law passed the day prior, targeting foreign-owned social media platforms. This temporary prohibition generated enormous controversy across the U.S., disrupting creators' revenues and leading to a broader discussion of free speech.
Jillian Peters
May 23 min read
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From Campuses to Courtrooms: International Students Challenge ICE Deportations
After months of turning student visa policies into an attack on international students, the Trump Administration is doing something unfamiliar – retreating.
On Friday, April 25, the Trump administration very suddenly acted to restore thousands of international student visa privileges to those whose academic careers have been upended by the government’s latest moves.
Isabela Rangel
Apr 293 min read
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How Social Media Is Reshaping Democracy: The Good, Bad and Unchecked Power
In today’s world, elections are no longer decided by television and radio broadcasts, speeches, public meetings, or door-to-door campaigns. Political campaigning now thrives—and is often won—on social media.
Kseniya Shathan
Apr 283 min read
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Maryland Man Illegally Deported to El Salvadorian Prison
Kilmar Àbrego García was wrongly deported to El Salvador, despite a court order, becoming central to a major legal and political clash.
Haley Brown
Apr 254 min read
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U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen Raise Alarming Humanitarian Concerns
The U.S. launched a new wave of airstrikes across Yemen as part of a campaign the White House has framed as a crackdown on terrorism.
Haley Brown
Apr 133 min read
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National Security Concerns Rise After American Official War Plans Leaked In Group Chat
"On the morning of March 24th, The Atlantic published a jarring exposé detailing coordinates of planned missile strikes"
Isabela Rangel
Apr 93 min read
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Trump Administration Disobeys Court Orders and Deports Hundreds of Immigrants
The Trump Administration just hit send on a mass deportation—right after a federal judge hit pause.
Jaeqwon Suarez
Mar 293 min read
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White House Attempts to Freeze Federal Grant Payments
In the recent flurry of executive orders being put out by the Trump Administration, all federal loans and grants supplied by the government
Isabela Rangel
Feb 112 min read
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Trump’s Executive Order Sparks Controversy Over Equal Employment Opportunity Act
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signs off on a document rescinding the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972
Caresse Liang
Feb 63 min read
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People’s March 2025: thousands protesting threats against their rights
On January 18th, 2025, tens of thousands of motivated Americans came out to protest across the nation
Haley Brown
Jan 303 min read
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Bayou Blizzard: Gulf Coast Receives Record-Breaking Amounts of Snowfall
Several southern states have experienced unprecedented snowfall this past week
Emma Gonzales
Jan 293 min read
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Advancement in the Syrian Conflict: Rebels Intake Damascus and Force President Assad to Flee the Country
BY: KIA MOERK / STAFF WRITER (Photo Credit: Samuel Granados / New York Times) On Sunday night, rebel forces in Syria took control over...
Kia Moerk
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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South Korean President Comes Close to Impeachment After Launching Martial Law
BY: CARESSE LIANG / STAFF WRITER (Photo Credits: AP News) In a country that is built on a thriving democracy, the declaration of martial...
Caresse Liang
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Donald Trump Elected Next U.S. President: The Nation’s Response and What To Expect When He Takes Office
BY: EMMA NIECE / STAFF WRITER (Photo Creds: Jim Watson/ Getty Images) On Nov. 5, Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential election in a...
Emma Niece
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Australia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
BY: KIA MOERK / STAFF WRITER Photo Credit: Dmitry Kostyukov/New York Times Australia becomes the first country to implement federal bans...
Kia Moerk
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Shark Scoop - December 7, 2024
Shark Scoop is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in local, national, and global news, as well as a top headline...
Kia Moerk
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Quincy Jones and His Legacy
BY: TIFFANY STARKS / STAFF WRITER (Photo: Art Streiber / AUGUST) Jones passed away on November 3, 2024, at age 91 in his Bel Air,...
Tiffany Starks
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Proposition 1 has been Passed Despite Controversy among New Yorkers.
BY: HALEY BROWN / STAFF WRITER New York’s Equal Rights Amendment, also known as Proposition 1, has passed, bringing a significant shift...
Haley Brown
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Comedian at a Trump Rally Receives Backlash after calling Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage”
BY: JAEQWON SUAREZ / MANAGING EDITOR On Oct. 27 2024, Donald Trump held a rally where many guest speakers came out to show their support...
Jaeqwon Suarez
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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The Deadly Trend of Subway Surfing
BY: HALEY BROWN / STAFF WRITER In recent months, subway surfing has become a rising trend in New York City. This is not in reference to...
Haley Brown
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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