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The site of the recently approved Willow Project includes snow-capped mountains in Alaska's North Slope.

Tug-of-war between economy and environment: What does the Willow Project mean for us?

Dhanush Gowda, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

On March 13, President Joe Biden announced the approval of the Willow Project, a multi-decade oil drilling venture within Alaska's North Slope, amid ongoing debates concerning its environmental impact...

A group of female students from AVJ pose for a photograph to commemorate International Women's Day, celebrating and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of women in society.

Women’s History Month: How is it celebrated both locally and globally?

Case Bahl, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

During the month of March, people around the world celebrated Women's History Month, a month-long festivity that pays homage to the achievements and contributions of women. The commemoration serves as...

On campus, Andrew Xiao ('23) and Preston Elliott ('24) shake hands in light of the recent tension.

State of US-China relations: What are the dynamics of this reimagined Cold War?

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

Tensions between the US and China are not anything new -- the dynamics between the two superpowers have dominated the global arena for decades. Now, America is taking unprecedented action. With the CHIPS...

The 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Russia's military buildup and invasion of Ukrainian territory, escalating global tensions and causing a humanitarian crisis in Europe.

UN votes on Russia-Ukraine conflict: what are the results and their significance?

Yatin Bayya, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

Having been over a year since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the UN recently adopted a resolution to end hostilities via a complete withdrawal of Russia’s military from Ukrainian territory....

After throwing colors on one another, Holi event attendees find time to talk with friends and family in a day filled with laughter, smiles, and fun.

Let the colors fly: Holi, India’s most vibrant festival

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor March 13, 2023

Colorful clouds of pink, blue, and green invigorate the air as people laugh and dance to lively Indian tunes. This can only mean one thing: Holi, the festival of colors, is in full swing.  This past...

Numerous theories regarding the origin of the pandemic have proliferated online and on social media, highlighting the widespread confusion surrounding this issue.

Division in intelligence: US Department of Energy reports that COVID-19 may have originated in lab

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor March 12, 2023

Almost three years after COVID-19 sparked global catastrophe, newly updated intelligence reports have suggested that the pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China.  “There has...

New Zealand and its surrounding areas have a history of being affected by tropical cyclones, with the country experiencing several destructive storms in recent years.

Cyclone Gabrielle impacts parts of New Zealand: what students should know?

Jalen Alami, Senior Staff Writer March 1, 2023

With 11 fatalities and 8 people missing, Cyclone Gabrielle has ravaged parts of New Zealand. This has prompted Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to declare a national state of emergency. "I can't even imagine...

North Korea's current state can be traced back to the Korean War, which ended in 1953 with the division of the Korean Peninsula into North and South and the decades of isolation and authoritarian rule that followed under the Kim Dynasty.

From Pyongyang to San Francisco: How can North Korea’s recent escalation potentially impact the Bay Area?

Zenil Koovejee, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor February 21, 2023

In what some are calling a flagrant display of provocative prowess, North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles from its eastern shores, mere days following the discharge of an intercontinental ballistic...

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