By Devin Dubon 2017 has been a year filled with controversy and tragedy, mass shootings and suicide bombers, political upheavals both domestic and worldwide. Every month has seen dozens of new stories breaking and information being revealed, and the consequence of which is that they are quickly forgotten – receiving only a few days in…
By Robyn Forbes Climate change is a real, global, pressing issue–one needn’t look too far to see the effects it is having on our environment. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level has been rising over the past century and the rate at which it’s happening is rising as well, leaving parts…
By Juanita Cardona Despite not knowing whether Hurricane Matthew would hit Florida or not, people began to prepare and evacuate in anticipation for the storm. After causing catastrophic disasters in the Caribbean, the Category Four storm moved north, drenching the state and causing the deaths of six Floridians. Residents feared the storm, many paying…
By Sarah Lemos Over a decade has passed since South Florida was struck by a hurricane with such great power, leaving citizens to scramble for emergency supplies and nonperishable food, but it’s not all woeful— whether or not you are lucky enough to keep power during the storm, there are some things you can do to…
By Ericka Miller At a Category 4, Hurricane Matthew tore through Haiti and Cuba, leaving it in ruins. The storm struck Les Anglais, Haiti’s southwestern tip, with winds going as fast as 145 miles per hour (mph) on Tuesday. Cuba was later struck, enduring 140 mph winds. The damage has not yet been fully investigated….