Haiti’s government has imposed a 72-hour state of emergency and curfew after armed gangs stormed two of the country’s largest prisons. The two prisons, one in the capital of Port-au-Prince and another in Croix-des-Bouquets were overrun by gang members on Sunday. Authorities believe that almost all 4,000 inmates from Haiti’s National Penitentiary in the capital […]
Day: March 4, 2024
Impeachment should be a disqualification for re-running for public office (Op-Ed)
In the entire history of the U.S. presidency, there have only been four presidents who have been impeached. Impeachment, defined by Oxford Languages as “a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office”, is one of the most controversial and scandalous occurrences that can be brought against a public official, and has […]
Three of the hottest Spanish-speaking artists that will have English speakers wanting to learn Spanish (Op-Ed)
Being bilingual is truly a blessing for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons that make me thankful for knowing two languages is that I get to listen to a variety of different music that isn’t just in different genres but in different languages. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages […]
Comic books and graphic novels aren’t just for children. (Op-Ed)
There is a common misconception that comics are for children; worse, there is a misconception that comics are for uneducated people who read at a low level. This simply isn’t the case. Comics and graphic novels can tell compelling, emotional, dark, adult stories. The first graphic novel I read was in an undergraduate class at […]
Fashion can be used as a political tool (Op-Ed)
As time goes on, fashion becomes more than just an aesthetic decision; it becomes a dynamic medium for political expression and the formation of individual identities. The notion that the clothes we wear convey a great deal about our values, social circles, and political opinions is not a recent idea, but rather something that with […]
The Essential Role of Soundtracks in Movies (Op-Ed)
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about your life having a soundtrack, as if every moment was accompanied by the perfect song? There’s a reason for that. Music has an incredible power to bring images to life and evoke emotions. In movies, this power is used to craft a magic experience that captivates audiences. A […]
