The detention system in the United States is rapidly growing, mainly through two large prison companies, CoreCivic and The GEO Group. In 1995, the system had fewer than 7,500 beds. Over the past few years and in recent months, it has been expanding significantly; separating families, eroding rights to safety and due process, and endangering […]
On Wednesday, March 4, founder and president of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, Dr. Karen Korematsu, gave a talk in the Ruane Center for the Humanities room LL05 titled, “Of Civil Rights and Wrongs: The Fred Korematsu Story.” The Fred T. Korematsu Institute “promotes civic participation and education that advances racial equality, social justice, and […]
It’s official that the record is broken! The Blizzard of 1978 has long held the title as the biggest snowstorm seen in New England. I’m sure many readers have heard stories of this storm from those who lived through it. Now you have stories of your own. This winter’s blizzard dumped a shocking 37.9 inches […]
The month of February celebrates Black History Month, which recognizes the lived realities, progress, and resilience of African Americans. Its history dates back to 1926, when Carter G. Woodson, often referred to as the “Father of Black History,” recognized the need for celebration. Woodson sought to create overlap between the month and the birthdays of […]
The United States holds primary elections every four years to determine which candidates from each political party will run in the general election. There are many types of primary elections, but the most common are open and closed. This being said, there are also semi-closed, blanket, top-two, and top-four. In open primaries, citizens can vote […]
Further talks about spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, in Geneva, Switzerland. When discussing Iran’s nuclear program, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi said on X (formerly known as Twitter) that there is a “positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal.” That […]
What started out as a community gathering at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI,during a high school hockey game on Monday, Feb. 16, ended in a tragic shooting. Authoritieshave stated that the incident has left three dead, including the suspect, along with more peoplecritically injured.The tragedy occurred just before 2:30 p.m. while players and […]
In early February, the United States Supreme Court ruled to allow California to use their new Democrat-friendly congressional map. California state voters approved the new plan last year when the SCOTUS allowed Texas to use a map that favored the Grand Old Party. As Democrats and Republicans are constantly fighting for the majority in the […]
On Sunday, Feb. 8, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, colloquially known as Bad Bunny, performed during halftime of the 60th Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. He made history as the first Latin artist to headline the consistently most watched event on television each year in the United States. His performance included guests […]
On Friday, Feb. 6, I interviewed chief of public safety Chad Carnegie. We discussed the new renovations to the Public Safety office and initiatives that are being worked on, and I got a tour of the new building, which is now located on the St. Joseph’s side of Raymond Hall. The Chief explained that their […]