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Violent Media Makes Violent People
April 17, 2018
In the past few years, different organizations have published studies stating that children and teenagers who play violent video games can be linked to violent behavior. The Psychological Association reported that of the 90% plus children in the US that play video games, 97% of those kids are between the ages of 12 and 17. In 2015 almost 85% of games on the market contained some form of violence. The APA (American Psychological Association) stated that there was a link “between violent video game use and both increases in aggressive behavior… and decreases in prosocial behavior, empathy, and moral engagement”. In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned parents against violent media as they believed it set a poor example for kids.
A Paradigm of Liberty: Hawaii’s Lost Hippie Haven
February 19, 2018
Taylor Camp, a small settlement established on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, was first founded by a small group of mainland Americans in 1969 – refugees from campus riots, Vietnam War protests, and police brutality – who fled to Kauai to escape political unrest and the strong feelings of governmental dissatisfaction happening in the mainland. At the time, Howard Taylor (brother of the actress Elizabeth Taylor) owned about seven acres of land on Kauai’s North Shore, and he invited the group of young men, women, and children who had been arrested for vagrancy to set up camp and live rent-free on his property
What Is The Fate of NAFTA?
February 19, 2018
1994 was a historic year for the countries in North America. It marked the creation of one of the world's largest free trade zones and laid the foundations for strong economic growth and rising prosperity for Canada, the United States, and Mexico. However, at this very moment, that partnership is in jeopardy. What's this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention...
Australia's Tumultuous Relationship With Gay Marriage
February 19, 2018
Australia has been fighting an uphill battle to legalize gay marriage since 2004, when the Howard Government decided to ban it. Since then there have been many, many attempts to legalize it, both at a federal and state/territory level, none of which have led to success...
Is The Era of Net Neutrality Coming To An End?
February 19, 2018
Net Neutrality is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally, no matter what Internet Service Provider is carrying it. In more basic terms, users have the right to access any website without restriction by their Internet Service Providers.What's this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention...
The Importance of a Climate Change Accord
June 05, 2017
Within 150 days of President’s Trump’s reign as president of the United States, Trump has certainly been busy. Since his inauguration, a travel ban from his executive order was implemented, the public health system was worked, and threats to disband NATO became common knowledge. However, his most outrageous announcement in recent memory is arguably the decision to take the United States out of the Paris Agreement. If this comes to fruition, the retreat of one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter could deter any hope that the climate change issue will ever be solved.
Women’s March on Washington
May 19, 2017
On January 21, 2017, the day after the Trump inauguration, the Women’s March on Washington took place in all countries and cities around the world, amplifying the fight for women’s rights. It spread like wildfire on social media and news outlets around the world and went on to become the largest protest in U.S history. Millions of men and women participated in what became one of the biggest political and social statements in history. The now infamous pink hats and thousands of handmade signs represented a new movement - the choice of the people - for the fight of freedom.
Climate Change: Are We Too Late
March 15, 2017
Arctic ice caps are shrinking at a drastic rate, and in a few years there will be no ice in the Arctic during the summer months. Some people do not realize just how concerning this is, as many animals that live in these areas rely on the ice for hunting grounds during the summer.
Physicist Steven Desch has come up with a revolutionary solution. He and a team of colleagues from Arizona State University want to replenish the region’s shrinking sea ice… by building 10 million wind-powered pumps over the Arctic ice cap.
Hamilton: An American Future
December 18, 2016
On November 18, Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr, delivered the message on behalf of the cast after the curtain call, from one Vice President to another. Amidst boos from the audience, Dixon first thanked Pence for coming to the show. He then proceeded to explain to him what many are afraid that he and the new President-Elect have forgotten: “We, sir, are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us: our planet, our children, our parents or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, sir. But we truly hope this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us. All of us.”
Will China be a World Leader in the Fight against Climate Change?
December 18, 2016
On Earth day of 2016, 195 countries joined together in Paris to form a pact, an agreement to fight one of the biggest threats to the human race: climate change.
The country who emits the most gases, by a long shot, is China. Accordingly, President Xi Jinping has outlined numerous initiatives that the country plans to execute over the next few years.
Pakistan Mourns a Legend
December 18, 2016
On December 7, 2016, Pakistan lost one it’s biggest, most influential legends. Junaid Jamshed, was a pop star turned religious singer who devoted his life to the teachings of Islam. Unfortunately, he was killed while on board the Pakistan International Airlines flight that crashed.
Surprisingly the Pope Forgives Abortion
December 14, 2016
In a surprising turn of events, Pope Francis the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has extended forgiveness to women who have had an abortion. On Monday November 21, 2016, Pope Francis released this statement through an apostolic letter, a form of communication between the Pope and the Church. However, forgiveness does not mean tolerance.
The Destruction of Hurricane Matthew
December 07, 2016
During a 12 day period that seemed like an eternity for some, the deadly hurricane that has travelled from the Caribbean into the United States. Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 hurricane, travelling with winds up to 172 km per hour, has killed almost a whopping 900 people.
Barack Obama: What He Did for America
November 22, 2016
In the last two weeks before the election, President Obama has increased his support for Hillary Clinton, in his mission to make sure that Donald Trump doesn’t make it to the White House in Washington D.C. Obama’s plight does not come as a surprise, as Trump has not made his distaste for the President exactly a secret. From questioning his citizenship to calling him the “founder of ISIS”, Trump has vowed to put an end to the mess Obama put the country in.
Trouble in South Africa
November 22, 2016
Many allegations have been made against South African president Jacob Zuma, though none have resulted in him being removed from power. Now as a corruption investigation goes on into what the President has done over the years, a report that was due to be published on the 14th was postponed per the request of the president. Now because there have been so many corruption scandals in this year alone concerning Zuma. The report was written by South Africa’s former anti-corruption chief concerning Zuma, so one has to assume that he had it postponed because there was information that he wanted to hide.
How This Election is Affecting Americans
October 25, 2016
Throughout this rough and tumble campaign, people around the world have seen Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head to head when it comes to foreign policy, women’s rights and more. Everybody has wondered what effects this gruesome election will have on America after it’s over. However, has anybody thought about how it is affecting the citizens of America currently?
The First Lady that Could
October 17, 2016
The clocks are winding down in the last three weeks until the election, but the candidates certainly aren’t. On October 7, a video was released from 2005, showing Donald Trump stating many inappropriate things about women, but afterwards claiming it was “locker room talk”.
Japan’s Yoshinori Ohsumi Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine
November 11, 2016
On October 3, 2016, Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize for his work on autophagy. It is a process where cells “eat themselves” to dispose broken or harmful cells. If disrupted, the process can lead to many issues in the body such as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Along with the Nobel Prize, Dr. Ohsumi also won an award of 8m Swedish kronor ($936,000 USD) for the discovery of the mechanisms for autophagy in a series of brilliant experiments during the 1990’s.
The Downfall of America: Donald Trump
October 03, 2016
After 84 million people watched the presidential debate on September 26, it was speculated that the debate would change poll numbers drastically. However, they have remained surprisingly stagnant, democrats and republicans standing their ground. Though numbers vary from source to source, both candidates hover around the 50% of votes mark. Which begs the question - why? Why has half of America been sucked to the notion that Donald Trump is the right choice to run a country, when it seems he has difficulty controlling himself?
An Exclusive Interview with a WOSS Bystander of the Brussels Terror Attacks
April 06, 2016
It has been exactly two - weeks since three suicide bombers detonated bombs in the Brussels International Airport and the Brussels Metro. The attacks that took place on the 22nd of March claimed the lives of 31 people, and injured over 300 more. In the initial aftermath, the city of Brussels went into lockdown, with police and military personnel patrolling the streets. As the hours turned into days numerous raids were made on various properties. Additionally, a number of arrests were made, with many sentences issued within a few hours.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Dies age 94
March 14, 2016
BY ARNAV GILL
Yesterday in the early hours of afternoon America and the world were shocked to hear the news that the former first lady Nancy Reagan had passed away at the age of 94.
Born in the early 1920’s in New York City, she went on to have the most interesting of careers; shining as a Hollywood actress in the 1940’s and 50’s, and going on to marry former President Ronald Reagan in 1954.
Should They Stay Or Should They Go: The EU Referendum
February 22, 2016
BY ARNAV GILL
It has been less than a year since the UK took to the polls and re-elected conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, and now the UK must prepare for a bigger and more controversial vote; the European Union Referendum.
Ted Cruz: A Trump By Any Other Name
February 16, 2016
BY ARNAV GILL
As the American people edge ever closer to the polls of the 2016 election; it feels as though the mammoth Trump is obscuring the view, leaving no room for the elephant in the room, the other Trump.
Taking to the stage from the very start, Junior Senator of Texas, Ted Cruz seems to be recieving little mention in the press despite placng second as the frontrunner for the Republican candidacy. Along with other Republican candidates, Cruz seems to be pushed to the periphery, as news agencies and social media explode with rhetoric about Donald Trump. A closer look would reveal something Americans and their allies should be worried about.
Russian Jet Shot Down by Turkish F-16
November 28, 2015
By Ana Karic
Turkish F-16s shot down a Russian jet on the Syrian border on Tuesday, sparking fury and outrage by the Russian people. This action may have completely undermined efforts to convince Russia to join the U.S.-led, anti-Islamic State coalition, which includes Turkey.Turkish officials said two Russian strike fighters flew toward the Turkish border, getting very close to crossing it. The pilots ignored 10 warnings over five minutes and then entered Turkey’s airspace for 17 seconds, the officials said.
The Never Ending Syrian Refugee Crisis
November 02, 2015
Arnav Gill
As time goes by, the war that continues to rage in Syria begins to resemble one of the most fascinating and never ending stories the world might ever know. In the past week, the war has reached an unforeseen degree, one that we could never have imagined.