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Brazil’s presidential election was a battle between two polarizing candidates that could fundamentally alter the core of the nation and its political agenda worldwide.

Democracy in peril: Déjà-vu in Brazil

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer January 22, 2023

Déjà-vu. Already seen. A phenomena much of the world felt on January 8.  Just two years after America’s January 6 capitol raid, Brazil took its turn in the spotlight with a capitol raid of its...

On January 6th, 2021, a mob of supporters of former president Donald Trump stormed and breached the United States Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Recap: January 6 Committee releases final report

Lexiss Marajas January 20, 2023

Proceeding the events of January 6, members of Congress formed a bipartisan select committee to investigate the role of former President Donald Trump in an attack that shook the nation.  Two years...

 Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago as Kanye West, Ye initially acquired recognition as a producer in the early 2000s.

The controversiality of Ye: Kanye West’s downward spiral

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT Editor December 19, 2022

As artist Kanye West, or Ye, has become more active in the public domain, he has generated controversy after several incidents involving his political commentary. “He is entitled to his opinion as...

China has locked down factories and isolated employees, causing Apple to face great difficulty in satisfying consumer demands.

Delays, delays, delays: Apple production in China affects consumers worldwide

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer December 18, 2022

This past week, many Apple factories in parts of China have been placed under lockdown as a result of the surge in COVID cases ravaging the region. Not only has this affected consumers around the world,...

Dubbed “the worst drought in decades,” this environmental crisis has gripped eastern Africa, parched landscapes, killed livestock, and created a humanitarian issue across the region.

Kenya’s drought: a nation in despair

Spencer Thiel, Staff Writer December 18, 2022

With the 14 year-long drought in Kenya’s arid climate at a new high, people are experiencing the effects more than ever. With worsening conditions ravaging rural parts of the country, Kenya’s struggle...

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...

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