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Joe Biden turns 80, making him the oldest president in history.

President Joe Biden celebrates 80th birthday: is he too old?

Shimon Arai and Yi (Steven) Yang December 9, 2022

On November 20th, President Joe Biden celebrated his 80th birthday at the White House, maintaining his title of the oldest president and the first president to be 80.   But as the first president...

Elon Musk, born in South Africa, attended the University of Pretoria before moving to Canada at age 17 to ignite his now controversial business career.

Twitter’s Takeover: the effects of Elon Musk’s serious changes

Amogh Belgal, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter took the world by storm. On October 27, Musk announced his purchase of the widely popular social media platform for a price of over $44 billion, labeling him as the...

Being Georgia’s second run-off election in the past two years, the results will determine the dynamics of the 2022 Congress, greatly impacting Democratic and Republican party agendas.

The final push: Georgia holds major run-off election

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Today, Georgia is holding a run-off election between Democrat Rapheal Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker for a position in the US Senate. Though only one seat, the position holds consequential significance...

The US-Saudi alliance is rooted in more than seven decades of close friendship and cooperation.

US-Saudi Alliance faces uncertainty

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer November 28, 2022

Nationwide gas prices are rising for the first time since June, leaving Americans looking for answers. This time, however, price hikes do not originate from the Kremlin; they come from an organized effort...

New movies such as Ponniyan Selvan continue to top the box office, indicating the steady growth of the Indian film industry.

Indian film industry experiences growth in post-pandemic world

Krithika Subramaniam, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

The Indian film industry has shown exponential growth over the past two years, especially preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.7 billion dollar industry has continually reached new heights, allowing...

Malaria is an ancient disease that is believed to have spread in Ancient China, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and India.

WHO approves new malaria vaccine with great potential

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

In 2020, 19 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia carried almost 85% of the global malaria burden, as the disease ravaged parts of the world and caused the death of over 600,000 people globally. The...

Formally known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), North Korea was founded in 1948 when the United States and the Soviet Union divided the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea experiences uptick in tension

Max Kiyoi, Staff Writer October 23, 2022

This past month, North Korea announced itself as a nuclear-armed state under a new law or nuclear policy. The latest status means discussions about denuclearization with the country would not be plausible...

The force of Hurricane Ian and Fiona has been compared to other category four hurricanes like Hurricane Ida and Florence, both of which have ravaged North America.

Hurricane Ian and Fiona: drastic effects devastate communities

Lexiss Quade Marajas, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

In the last couple of weeks, Hurricane Ian and Fiona have devastated parts of North America, causing ruin in various communities and reigniting the discussion of climate change.  For example, residents...

Iran has become a nation in protest.

Iran: A nation in protest

Parsa Hassanpour, Copy Editor October 14, 2022

Detained and killed in the custody of Iran’s “morality police” on September 16, Mahsa Amini was arrested just three days prior for failing to adhere to the theocracy’s strict Islamic dress code....

Outfits worn for garba and dandiya tend to be extremely vibrant and colorful in order to stand out and create a bright environment full of joy.

Indian communities around the world celebrate Navratri

Eva Raul, AVT Editor October 10, 2022

From Sept. 26 to Oct. 5, Hindus around the world celebrated Navratri, a nine day festival about the victory of good over evil. With a rich history, different regions celebrate in unique ways.  Navratri...

The election craze has generated chaos among voters, fueling polarization to levels unseen prior.

The political divide: What to expect in the 2022 midterm elections

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

Every two years, America holds a “midterm” election, voting in about one third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives. This upcoming midterm has increased activity in the American political...

The majority of those who engage in copyright/trademark infringement are United States citizens who have ​​little or no prior criminal record.

The fight over copyright: what you need to know

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

In light of newly-generated AI images, the basis of copyright ownership has once again come into question. Copyright ownership gives an owner, with some restrictions, the sole right to use an original...

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