Black History Month is centered on recognizing the important people, figures, and events in the history of African history, and celebrating African heritage. Outside of The United States, it is also celebrated in Ireland, the Netherlands, and The United Kingdom. We must shed awareness on the extremely difficult struggle that was forced on inhabitants of […]
It is important to step back and look at truly every experience we had as individuals in order to decide on what we are most thankful for. Being thankful for the beautiful and standard articles in life — including family, friends, shelter and meals on the table — each day are tokens of gratitude we […]
Thanksgiving is a time of familial gatherings and sweet and savory indulgences. The first thing that comes to mind when the holiday approaches is “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” As exciting as the early Christmas wake-up, Thanksgiving morn is a wondrous time in my household. Our countdown begins on Thanksgiving Eve — a night of […]
As the nation reels time and time again from the newest development from its administration, Thanksgiving provides a small respite to spend time with family and friends. Many people enjoyed catching up with loved ones, feasting on some delicious meals, and curling up with a good book. The latest book to have caught the nation […]
We can all agree: sometimes, the news can be overwhelming. Due to the sensationalism of today’s media, it can be difficult to parce through stories and tell which are important and which aren’t. But, this month, one event stole the show: the midterm elections. So, I’ll be running through the most important events, races, and […]
We can all agree: sometimes the news can be overwhelming. Due to the sensationalism of today’s media, it can be difficult to parce through stories and tell which are important and which aren’t. So, I’ve handpicked three of the most important stories you may have missed this month: Kavanaugh Confirmed: After a long and scandal-ridden […]
As we adjust to our new schedules, meet our new professors and assess our new workloads, it is important that we, as Macaulay students, realize how lucky we are. Aside from a few extraneous fees, we don’t pay for college tuition. Therefore, some of us may be unaware of the financial difficulty many students, new […]
While we are back in the swing of academic life through the opening of classes again, it is important to begin every semester with a reflection on the past, both in terms of academic and personal life. Both of these different aspects of a students’ lives are intertwined, with one greatly being able to affect […]
The Senate race in Texas between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and upstart State Representative Beto O’Rourke is tightening. Of the five polls taken in the state since August 12th, four place O’Rourke within striking distance of Cruz, and one places him slightly ahead of Cruz. The Cook Political Report, an established nonpartisan newsletter that rates […]
The Korean War between North Korea (aided by China and the Soviet Republic) and South Korea (aided by the United States) encompassed a tense time in middle of the 20th century. The separation and fighting between the two opposing forces at the 38th parallel threatened serious repercussions. To the rest of the world, this imaginary […]
