In early May, Politico leaked a draft from Justice Samuel Alito on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two cases that constitutionally protect the ability to get an abortion. It is the first time in history that a Supreme court draft has been leaked prior to the final decision, and has led to an outcry from pro-choice … Continue reading Abortion, The Supreme Court, and the Electoral College
“The stars don’t shine, they burn,” Mirabel Madrigal sings to her family, the sweet melody juxtaposing her family’s once magical home in shambles in front of her. Framing Mirabel’s figure is the beautiful Colombian forest with her Abuela standing next to her, who, moments before, Mirabel had embraced tightly by the river where Abuela first received the miracle that made the now broken house magical … Continue reading “Encanto” Presents a New Kind of Children’s Movie
When schools shut down on March 13, 2020, not very many people predicted the ongoing pandemic that upended almost every facet of life. The two weeks off school turned into a month, into two, until school was moved online for the next school year as well. The past two years were characterized by masks, discussions of ‘flattening the curve’, and exasperating Zoom calls that never … Continue reading Four Perspectives on Surviving School During a Pandemic
2/22/22. For everyone in the world, the day held significance for its uniqueness of the date, including that it was on a Tuesday. Likely, you have a screenshot on your phone, or you might remember the moment it hit 22 seconds, because it was a special day. However, the United States Women’s Soccer Team was enjoying a different celebration on that day. The US Women’s … Continue reading 2/22/22: A Groundbreaking Day for Women’s Soccer
In recent weeks, the simmering conflict between Ukraine and Russia has escalated with the deployment of Russian troops to the Ukrainian border. It has raised security concerns both in Europe and globally. World leaders have threatened to tighten sanctions on Russia if they go through with a full invasion of the former satellite nation, afraid that if there is a full scale invasion, it will … Continue reading Why Does the US Care About Ukraine?
I was in 8th grade when my social studies teacher said to me, “Democracy only works when people believe in it. The minute people stop believing it is the minute it dies.” I took it with a grain of salt, understanding the basic idea behind her comment, but not realizing the very real and frightening extent to which her assertion was true. We all found … Continue reading The Struggle for Democracy?
If you were to write down a list of things that make Lancaster unique, you might write down the array of restaurants, the vibrant First Fridays, or Central Market as it bustles on a Saturday morning. It has a distinct feel of community. This sense of belonging is created by little things in little spaces that make each place and situation interesting. Public art especially … Continue reading Lancaster’s Artful Intersections: The Power of Community Art
It’s July 5, 2015. BC Place in Vancouver is packed to the brim with 53,000 fans and 555 million more are watching from their screens at home. The energy is palpable as the US Women’s National Soccer Team lines up against Japan’s for the final game of the World Cup. Three minutes into the game, Carli Lloyd finds the back of the net. The stadium … Continue reading The Problem with ‘Equal Pay’
As October comes to a close, so are McCaskey’s fall sports. Although a few teams such as boy’s soccer are going into playoffs, it’s time to look ahead to the winter sports season. Last year, winter sports occurred under heavy pandemic restrictions, so teams are looking forward to an increased sense of normality this season. The McCaskey girls wrestling team is especially excited, McCaskey having … Continue reading It’s Almost Time for McCaskey Winter Sports
COVID-19 had been wreaking havoc all across the world while world leaders scrambled to find a vaccine. But since the development of vaccines from multiple manufacturers, vaccine rollout in countries has hit many roadblocks. In rich countries, over half of the population has gotten their first vaccine shot, while in low income countries, only 2% of the population has gotten their first dose. Covax, a … Continue reading Vast Disparities in Vaccine Distribution Point to Systemic Issues
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