Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons There are less than four weeks left before Congress adjourns for winter break. Lawmakers of various political parties have been pressuring both Democrats and Republicans to compromise on their proposals for a COVID-19 monetary relief. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Photo courtesy of BrookingsInst, Wikipedia President-elect Joe Biden announced that the White House seven-member communications team will consist of all women, several of whom are women of color. This has never been done before in presidential history. Jennifer Psaki, former communications director under President Barack Obama, is now leading media […]
Photo courtesy of The White House, Wikipedia Cases of coronavirus are surging in America, as the New York Times reported 200,000 new cases on Dec. 2 alone. Despite the rising numbers since early November, many Americans still chose to travel home to see family for Thanksgiving, which was against the recommendations […]
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College, Flickr In comparison to other New Jersey state schools, Ramapo’s repercussions for possession or use of alcohol and drugs on campus are harsh. Students charged with violations of alcohol or drug policies on campus face high fines, and senior Matt Reber is fighting for change. […]
Photo courtesy of Peter Stevens, Flickr After achieving less than 25,000 daily cases in the United States during the month of September, COVID-19 continues to manifest itself in a more frequent presence. Since the week of Oct. 16, COVID cases continue to resurface in the United States. Between that given […]
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr On the afternoon of Nov. 11, Joe Biden surpassed 270 electoral votes and was officially declared the president-elect of the United States. The Associated Press called the 2020 presidential election, reporting that Biden won by a landslide with 290 electoral votes against Donald Trump, […]
Photo courtesy of Office of Senator Kamala Harris, Wikipedia Kamala Harris is making history as the first female, African American and South Asian vice president-elect of the United States. Additionally, she is the first woman of color to be nominated on a major party’s presidential ticket. The fact that Harris, […]
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Four days after election day, Joe Biden was announced as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. This election’s results prove to be significant in the number of firsts it has. Because he will be 78 by the end of this month, Biden will […]
Vano Arouch (left) and Nairi Diratsouian (right) protest at the G.W. Bridge for the recognition of Artsakh. Photo Courtesty of Nairi Diratsouian. ARMENIA — Over 100 years after the Armenian genocide, Armenia is once again under fire from aggressors in Azerbaijan. While this conflict may sound far removed from the […]
Photo courtesy of Victoria Pickering, Flickr Republicans have succeeded in appointing Amy Coney Barrett as the ninth justice of the United States Supreme Court. She was sworn in the White House by Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday night. The event was marked with social distancing guidelines and encouragement to wear […]
