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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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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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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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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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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A Harmful Fashion Trend: Nail Polish and Its Harmful Chemicals by Nathalie Mairena
Nail polish has been a fashion trend since it was first invented in China, 3000 BC, and became popularized in the 1920s. Millions of women use all shades and hues, and there are even stencils allowing any kind of design in the convenience of the home. But there may be more danger to nail polish…
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Zoo Culling Leads to Controversy over Treatment of Zoo Animals by Gabriella Indart
A two-year-old giraffe, Marius, was euthanized Sunday, February 9th, at Copenhagen zoo in Denmark to prevent inbreeding of zoo giraffes. Marius is not the first to be euthanized due to the lack of resources in zoos that cannot feed an influx of animals, but his death has stirred widespread controversy on the treatment of zoo…
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Cuban Embargo Debate Ensues by Elizabeth Martinez
Five decades after the Cuban embargo was put in place to hopefully bring down the communist government of Cuba, the Caribbean nation’s 11 million people are still under the hard control of the Castro brothers. Recently, a conversation on it’s effectiveness has reached the national stage and many Cuban Americans are finding themselves on opposite…
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Everything You Need to Know About Common Core by Sana Chaudhry
Many of today’s high school graduates aren’t ready for college or the workforce. According to a college placement test taken by students in the 2010-2011 school year, more than half of high school graduates required remedial education to enroll into college classes.
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Super Bowl XLVIII Highlights: Did Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos Win? by Lessenitt Campos
What a match-up in dead: the number 1 Defensive team vs. the number 1 Offensive team in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos went head to head in Metlife Stadium to see who will be named Super Bowl XLVIII Champions. Having won 43-8 the Seattle Seahawks gave the Denver Broncos a run…