“I don’t know where to start.” “Why don’t you just tell the story of my wrist dislocating?” That’s a story for later. To start, I want to say…
How to have a very Disney spooky season
Growing up as a Disney kid meant that every year, from October to December, the TV was tuned in as my sister and I awaited themed Disney Channel Original Movie…
This Week Around The World August 1-7
August 1 Brazil: Thousands gathered in Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia to show their support for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s call to change the country’s electronic voting system. Bolsonaro claimed…
Divided opinion on Tunisian president’s power grab
Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on July 25 that he would assume executive authority, after suspending Tunisia’s Parliament for 30 days, and with a new prime minister, after dismissing Prime…
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July 19 Peru: Following the country’s longest electoral count in 40 years, leftist Pedro Castillo was announced as the president-elect, according to The Guardian. Polls for the 2021 runoff general…
Haiti’s future uncertain after president assassinated
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed in his home by a squad of gunmen on July 7, according to AP News. “Haiti has lost a true statesman,” said Claude…
Pride parades return as the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues
Each June in the United States, LGBTQ+ pride month is recognized and celebrated to commemorate the Stonewall riots. Pride has since grown internationally as cities across the world come together…
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June 21 Tehran, Iran: Ebrahin Raisi, Iran’s president-elect, made his first remarks since his election win on Saturday, according to Reuters. In his remarks, Raisi supported talks between Iran and…
This Week Around the World
May 17 Gujarat, India: Cyclone Tauktae, the most powerful storm to hit India’s west coast in two decades made landfall on Monday, according to The Guardian. Over 200,000 people were…
The Week Around the World
May 10 Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli lost a vote of confidence with 93 votes in favor and 124 votes against him, according to Reuters. Oli recommended…
Pacific Islander’s club takes tradition to the screen
Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are continuing to adapt and figure out how to pull off large scale events in the virtual world. The Pacific Islander’s club…