Oct. 7 Russia While other world leaders prepared puppies for the 65th birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin, nearly 300 people were arrested as thousands of Russians protested across 26…
Globalization bites: Cairo by the bowlful
Located between the library and Blackstone Residence Hall is a new food cart pod that just opened at the beginning of Fall Quarter. Inside that pod is a small, white cart…
From the hill to the hall: July 25–31
Trump speaks to Scouts President Trump spoke to the Boy Scouts of America at the organization’s annual jamboree, covering topics such as his electoral victory and his successful friends’ yacht…
This week around the world: July 15–21
July 16 Netherlands The Royal Dutch Medical Association rejected proposed legislation that would ease the process for individuals to kill themselves, saying such efforts would pressure people to end their…
This week around the world: May 6–12
May 6 Abuja, Nigeria Despite ongoing health issues, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari postponed a trip to London for medical treatment in order to welcome the return of 82 schoolgirls released…
This week around the world: April 29–May 5
April 29 Manila, Philippines An Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila ended amid controversy over the lack of a joint statement by leaders, mainly due to concerns about…
Chechen government disavows homophobic terrorism
The volatile Russian region of Chechnya has faced widespread condemnation following the alarming disappearance of gay men in the region. Reports have surfaced claiming that gay men are being held in…
Uncle Sam versus the devil’s lettuce
Cannabis has been a popular plant of controversy for thousands of years. In the U.S., this is no exception. The U.S. loved cannabis in the 1800s Imported by the Gunjah-Wallah Company…
On campus events calendar: April 11–17
FEATURED EVENT KEYNOTE Feminista Jones Thursday, April 13, 5-9 p.m. Smith Ballroom (SMSU 334) Free, all ages The social worker, author and award-winning blogger speaks at PSU’s 18th annual Take Back the…
Questions abound after Russian ambassador dies in New York
Vitaly Churkin, the Russian ambassador to the United Nations since 2006, suddenly died of an apparent heart attack on Monday, Feb. 20. He was rushed to a Manhattan hospital from…
US Intelligence agencies issue Russian hacking report
On Jan. 6 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a declassified version of its report on Russian involvement in the recent U.S. presidential election. The report drew…