Written by: Chandrea Baster Disposable masks and gloves, sanitizing wipes, and plastic-wrapped paper towels and products are all items that are meant to keep us safe today. Amidst this global pandemic, these are the items that are considered essential to staying safe and minimizing the spread of the virus to keep those around you healthy….
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Chilean Protests
Written by: Chandrea Baster A state of unrest has subsumed a country in western South America. Throughout the last few weeks, Santiago, Chile has been experiencing dangerous protests by Chilean natives due to heightened metro prices. The situation has already caused multiple deaths and has been viewed as something of extreme concern for the Chilean…
Hurricane Dorian: Catastrophe for the Bahamas
Written by: Chandrea Baster Hurricane Dorian has been the focus of weather news this past month, a natural disaster which left extensive damage and caused many deaths as it rolled through the Bahamas and the United States. Hurricane Dorian first formed on August 24th, 2019 and became a Category Five storm on September 1, with…
A Sustainable Approach
Written by: Chandrea Baster Pollution is a serious problem plaguing our world today. Regardless of the source, it is something that impacts our daily lives and is a severe issue that needs mending. Pollution has a variety of different origins; factories, industrial facilities, trucks, and automobiles all contribute to the amount of pollution in our…
Horror in Indonesia
Written by: Chandrea Baster On the 28th of September, a powerful earthquake and tsunami shook the small island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The massive 7.5 earthquake triggered a mounting tsunami that had waves up to six meters high. Nearly two and a half weeks after the natural disaster, rescue operations are still underway as the…
Zimbabwe’s Current Battle: Cholera
Written by: Chandrea Baster In most industrialized and developed countries, the spread of bacterial infections such as Cholera are easily kept under control. Proper antibiotics and resources are often provided to contain diseases that are spread easily, infecting other individuals in the general vicinity. However, there are many countries that do not have the luxury…
The Veil Debate
Written by: Chandrea Baster The United State’s First Amendment, under the freedom of expression, prohibits legislation stemming from or against religious practices. It is virtually impossible to imagine federal laws infringing on an individual’s rights based on religious grounds. Precisely on this issue, there is a clear disparity between the US government and its Iranian…
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