French Government Taxing the Rich by Christian Steiner
Can you imagine working extremely hard for your salary, whether it is from entertaining millions or being a CEO of a business, and then giving three quarters of your pay-check to the government?
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Pope Francis Changes Face of Catholic Church by Samantha Cardet
Elected in March of last year, Pope Francis has spent the past year making waves in the Catholic Church and in the secular world. Everything from his name to his highly circulated remarks on humility and tolerance has aroused speculation on what is to come for the Church.
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Mexican Vigilantes v. Drug Cartels v. Mexican Government by Michan Walsh
The civilian battle against the Knights Templar Drug Cartel has spiraled into chaos after many groups disobeyed the government’s commands to put down their assault rifles and return to their day jobs. On Monday, January 14th, Mexican federal troops engaged in bloody combat with vigilante groups that left 12 dead after said groups refused to…
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Is Apple Going Too Far? by Maria Vasquez
A lot of people believe that Apple is always coming out with new devices– one after another– in order to make more money. That may be true but the only reason they’re making money is because people are buying.
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Same-Sex Couples will continue to Marry in Utah, but Utahans are at a Stalemate by Stephanie Brito
The past month has been a rollercoaster for Utah. On December 20th 2013, Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage was deemed unconstitutional by district judge Robert J. Shelby. As a result, over one thousand same-sex couples received marriage licenses in Utah.
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Is Apple Straying Away From Their Original Vision? by Marissa Echeverria
Apple, during the fall, usually releases new a new version of a previous device. Rumor has it that they might release the iPhone 6 before June 2014, which is earlier than normal. Economic reports show that the iPhone 5s and 5c didn’t do as well as its predecessor, which is why tech specialists are…
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With New Common Core Policy Comes a Test Similar to the FCAT by Julissa Higgins
The push towards new common core standards adopted in Florida by state legislatures has brought a series of new changes to education. Among these, one of the most significant will include the shift towards a new state test to replace the FCAT.
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Blackfish: Documentary on Killer Whale Abuse Causes Outrage Towards SeaWorld by Sana Chaudhry
Ever since the release of Blackfish ,Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary which showed the abuse killer whales go through, SeaWorld has been surrounded by controversy. The chain of marine-life-themed amusement parks has been facing numerous protests from animal rights activists who believe that they have been mistreating whales, dolphins, and other creatures for entertainment purposes. After Blackfish…
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The #SelfieOlympics: More Dangerous Than Amusing? by Amanda Delgado
The Selfie Olympics are in full swing, with competitors fighting to take the most thought- provoking, elaborate and creative selfie. Having captured the attention of thousands, the internet game encourages competitors to post their pictures on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Look Forward To the Year of the Horse and What It Has To Offer You by Marissa Echeverria
On January 31st, the Chinese zodiac calendar began its cycle. Following Chinese astrology, 2014 is considered the Year of the Wooden Horse; it ends February of 2015. As of now, the years that go under the Year of the Horse are: 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, and 2014.