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Protesters and police began to square off as violence increased in the streets

Friday Links: Ukraine Violence

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer February 24, 2014

Back in November, protesters took to the streets to protest Ukrainian President Yanukovych’s decision to create closer ties to Russia rather than the European Union, as well as to protest an increasingly...

Hotels in Olympic host city, Sochi, are not quite ready to accommodate journalists, reporters, or athletes with buildings still under construction.

Friday Links: Was Sochi the Right Location for the Olympics?

Lacy Hamilton, Editorials Editor February 21, 2014

There is great controversy surrounding the 2014 Winter Olympics; however, it is not concerning the medal count. Quickly becoming one of the worst locations for the Olympics yet, Sochi, Russia is not fit...

The U.S is fielding a wide variety of athletes to the 2014 Winter Games

Opening of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer February 7, 2014

The opening ceremony for the 2014 Winter Olympics began at 11:00 am Eastern Time today in Sochi, Russia; however, NBC will not be airing it on television until 7:30 pm tonight. The ceremony that will kick...

The United States has offered intelligence support to Russia in preparation for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi

Terrorism Threats in Sochi

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer January 27, 2014

The 2014 Winter Olympics are to be held in Sochi, a Russian city near the volatile Caucus region. On December 29 and 30, there were two suicide bombings in Volgograd, a Russian city 400 miles northeast...

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