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A tribute to Rajeshwari Devi- a victim of Indias failing COVID protocol

A tribute to Rajeshwari Devi- a victim of India’s failing COVID protocol

Amritha Suresh, Editor May 28, 2021

Rajeshwari Devi, had developed what is often a sidekick to COVID-19, pneumonia. This made her very sick, causing her to need to gasp in order to breathe. She called 911, as she was in need of a hospital bed and oxygen. But the hospital said, without her COVID report, they could not admit her. She spent...

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Americas Former Mayor Rudy Guliani Frantic as Federal Probe Gains Momentum

America’s Former Mayor Rudy Guliani Frantic as Federal Probe Gains Momentum

Collin Bullock, Writer May 25, 2021

Following a sudden raid on his apartment and offices last month, Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been fighting the Federal Prosecutors that took his belongings. Mainly electronics were taken in the raids, including computers and cell phones, with personal data and messages between Giuliani and other...

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SCOTUS Agrees to Take on a Major Abortion Case That Could Challenge Roe v. Wade

SCOTUS Agrees to Take on a Major Abortion Case That Could Challenge Roe v. Wade

Samantha Deras, Editor May 21, 2021

This past Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to take on a Mississippi abortion case that could possibly undermine Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that granted women’s constitutional rights to safe abortions. The case, known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, challenges a Mississippi law that...

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Vaccine Supply outpaces national demand, rates fall at crucial time

Vaccine Supply outpaces national demand, rates fall at crucial time

Collin Bullock, Writer May 7, 2021

After months of record-shattering vaccine numbers, peaking this month at 4,692,928 doses administered in one day, the data shows what experts had feared: Supply of Vaccine is outpacing demand. Some clinics faced with declining demand are turning away doses, or shutting down altogether, like the efficient...

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Gun Violence In 2021 Climbs, Covid Causes Protesters To Change Their Ways

Gun Violence In 2021 Climbs, Covid Causes Protesters To Change Their Ways

Katelyn Drenga, Editor May 5, 2021

Gun violence is on the rise in America especially,as the U.S has seen a total of 610 mass shootings last year, almost 200 higher than in 2019. Despite this, many communities are lacking authority and investment to help stop these horrific crimes. In the past 2 years more than ever, police violence and...

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London-based Oat Milk Brand Defaces Philadelphia Street Art

London-based Oat Milk Brand Defaces Philadelphia Street Art

Samantha Deras, Editor May 5, 2021

In the streets of Philadelphia there is one unspoken rule within the local street art community--don’t cover pre existing work without permission. Despite this, a London-based oat milk brand Minor Figures destroyed the work of local street artists and muralists around Philly this past month.   Founded...

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Former Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Killing George Floyd

Former Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Killing George Floyd

Samantha Deras, Editor April 27, 2021

This Tuesday, nearly a year after the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three counts-- second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.  On May 25, 2020, police responded to a report that Floyd used a counterfeit...

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George Floyd and OJ Simspon; Is There Comparison To Be Made In These Infamous Trials?

George Floyd and OJ Simspon; Is There Comparison To Be Made In These Infamous Trials?

Amritha Suresh, Editor April 27, 2021

On Monday, April 19th, Derek Chauvin's trial began, he has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter, for sitting with his knees on George Floyd’s chest, a terrifying scene captured in a viral video of George Floyd’s death, the video...

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Crypto Art Makes Artists Millions; But Is It Killing Our Planet?

Crypto Art Makes Artists Millions; But Is It Killing Our Planet?

Cael Brennan, Editor April 23, 2021

As the world is ever-evolving so is its art, from pottery to paintings and now to GIFs worth thousands of dollars we have already begun the transition into a new age of modern collecting. NFTs or Non-Fungible-Tokens have become what many credit as being the next wave in high art buying and selling. But...

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Kamala Harris Falls Short on Migration Plans, Leaving Worries For Her Visit To Central America

Kamala Harris Falls Short on Migration Plans, Leaving Worries For Her Visit To Central America

Noah Gehris, Editor April 23, 2021

Ever since the corona virus has hit America, migration has been something that has turned fairly difficult. The border has filled to a higher capacity than ever before, and new immigrants during this time are struggling to find jobs to provide for themselves and their families. With Harris planning on...

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