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Ms.Surin standing next to the Ukrainian flag made by the Slavic club

The war in Russia and Ukraine

Kiera Walker, Staff Writer • October 10, 2022

The Russian and Ukrainian war has been going on since Feb. 24, 2022. There have been more than 13,000 people dead or injured. Russia and Ukraine have always had a problem with each other. “According...

Ukrainians flee to Poland in hope of finding safety until the tensions lessen. Photo by Reuters.

The Cost of War—How It Could Affect the World

Madison Lamons, Staff Writer • March 30, 2022

As of March 27, 2022, there have been 1,151 civilian deaths and 1,824 civilians injured during Russia’s military attack. According to Daily Mail, following Ukraine’s latest blow, Russia’s army “has...

The world fears as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine. Photo by Al Mayadeen English.

What Has Led to the Strikes on Ukraine?

Madison Lamons, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022

The Russo-Ukrainian War has been an ongoing conflict since 2014; however, the tensions have escalated. The first cause of the war was the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation on Feb. 20, 2014....

In 1987, the United States and Russia entered into a treaty to end the Cold War, a treaty which started the process of nuclear disarmament for both countries. Now, U.S. leaders are considering backing out of the treaty in the light of Russia’s continued disregard for its terms and conditions. (Photo Credits: left, from NPR; right, from DefenseNews.)

U.S. Dissolution of INF Treaty

Emily Stocksdale, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 1, President Donald Trump issued a statement announcing that the U.S. was officially withdrawing from a long-time treaty with Russia, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty....

Many advocacy groups looked to see a woman in the United Nations’ highest office, and there was no shortage of female contenders – seven of the 13 candidates were women – but in the end, Guterres won out. Women make up an increasing portion of the U.N. staff; 34.8 percent of the secretariat staff are women. Photo from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=potB0voQzNg.

Former Portuguese P.M. Antonio Guterres to be U.N. Secretary General

Jack Scott, Staff Writer • October 25, 2016

On Thursday, Oct. 6, the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council met in New York City and agreed that former Portuguese Prime Minister and former head of the U.N. High Commission for Refugees,...

Sometimes, the smallest things can make all the difference. The butterfly effect is named for the metaphorical example stating that a butterfly flapping its wings could cause a hurricane someplace far away.

Butterfly Effect

Jack Scott, Staff Writer • November 30, 2015

Suppose that a student drops a pen on the ground while in class. His teacher, a person who obsesses over cleanliness, berates him. She tells him how careless his pen-dropping habits are. The kid is nearly...

Ukraine Calls for 100,000 Men

Ben Bramblett, Staff Writer • February 9, 2015

Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine are asking to gain 100,000 men in support of their rebellion against Russia. Leader Alexander Zakharchenko called upon the Ukrainian Military, after about seven mortar fire...

Russian President Vladimir Putin states his approval of the draft proposal on Crimea’s secession from Ukraine in a speech.

Friday Links: Update on Crimea

Lacy Hamilton, Editorials Editor • March 21, 2014

Crimea, a city in Ukraine, has found itself in the middle of United States and Russian political tension. Crimea joined Ukraine 1954, which was not a problem until 1991 when the Soviet Union split, leaving...

NATO calls for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine and to respect its sovereignty.

Friday Links: Crisis in Ukraine

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer • March 3, 2014

On February 22, President Yanukovych of Ukraine was ousted from power by angry demonstrators. Protests among the pro-Russia east were common, none more so than in Crimea, an autonomous region in eastern...

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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