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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...

Current vaccine cards would either need to be replaced or altered if yearly COVID-19 vaccinations become a reality in the future.

Annual shots: How will the US tackle COVID-19 in the long run?

Spencer Thiel, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

In the past weeks, White House officials have confirmed speculation regarding the implementation of a yearly COVID-19 vaccination program. The hope for the vaccine is to create stronger immunity for the...

Students try to beat the heat by sitting inside for lunch.

Climate change creates more chaos in the United States

Sean Brown, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

In light of recent floods, severe heat waves, and droughts relating to global warming around the world, citizens in the US are fearful for the future of our country's health.  “As temperature increases,...

The Queen's death triggers doubts over the monarchy in Commonwealth realms.

The British Commonwealth: past, present, and future

Parth Mishra, Podcast Editor September 27, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. In her passing she leaves behind her family, the throne of the United Kingdom, and more significantly, her position as...

The death of Queen Elizabeth marked the end of an era that spanned decades.

A life of selfless service: Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96

Zenil Koovejee, AVtv Show Producer September 27, 2022

This past week, the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the world have come to a standstill in light of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch to embrace the British throne and...

As the biggest war in Europe ever since World War Two unravels before our eyes between Russia and Ukraine, a similar conflict brews in the background between China and Taiwan for reunification (Arlina Yang).

“Reunification and Restriction”: Parallel between Taiwan and Ukraine

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor June 1, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ever since February has drawn a sharp similarity to the brewing tension for reunification between China and Taiwan that also began months ago with increased military activity...

Less COVID restrictions leads to more flu cases

Less COVID restrictions leads to more flu cases

Thomas Kim, Page Editor May 31, 2022

  As Covid cases have stabled out–regulations have been eased–including masks coming off all around the country. Through the past few years of strict quarantines, mask policies, and social...

Bitcoin has crashed before, but the crash of stablecoin has investors worried.

Steep drop in cryptocurrency creates panic

Thomas Kim, Page Editor May 31, 2022

Cryptocurrency is what many believed to be the next big technological advancement in the world, but a recent crash has created uncertainty regarding the future implementation of crypto. “Personally,...

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