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Author: Alexander Martinie
The history of winter solstice festivals
The winter solstice, also known as the hibernal solstice, is the point in the northern hemisphere where the sun is at the farthest southern point in the sky. Usually, the winter solstice takes place on either Dec. 21 or 22. Due to the position of the sun, the winter solstice is the longest night and shortest day of the year. […]
International tidings – 11/30
Following infection surge, Slovakia proposes lockdown As hospitals in Slovakia experience record numbers of COVID-19 cases, politicians have proposed a nationwide lockdown. Slovakian Prime Minster Eduard Heger said that this lockdown is necessary and should be down immediately. Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova said, “It’s an unpopular measure, but absolutely unavoidable. Experts are clear. It’s necessary to restrict people’s mobility, we need a lockdown … unfortunately, it’s a […]
This week in sports history: 11/16 – 11/22
Nov. 16: 1988 – Mike Tyson sued for libel In 1988, model and actress, Robin Givens sued her husband, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. Givens claimed that Tyson owed her $125 million for libel when he told the New York Post that Givens tried to steal his money. Givens would go on to file for divorce the next year, citing spousal abuse. […]
Seriously kidding: Student fully commits to having a no bones day
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Out of the shark zone – 11/9
NYC Marathon returns for 50th year The New Your City Marathon will be held for the 50th year, following a break for the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Associated Press, “Organizers shrank the field by nearly 40% and are requiring runners be vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the race. […]
Prescribed burns: Wildlife management’s hottest technique
Prescribed burns are a type of management tool used by natural resource managers to maintain the health of an ecosystem and to return it to a more natural state. According to Paul Arena, associate professor from the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, “Most people think fire is pretty bad, and for many years we’ve had a fire suppression strategy around […]
Diversity Student Council holds events for LGBTQ+ history month
With October being national LGBTQ history month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and the Diversity Student Council has held several events to highlight this. Adler Marchand, coordinator of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging said, “The Diversity Student Council is a student-lead programing board that helps to put a variety of programs to celebrate, educate and bring awareness […]
Waves of the week: Songs to get you ready for the new ABBA album
Following their rise to stardom at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, ABBA has had a very successful international career. Following a 40-year hiatus, ABBA will be releasing an album and hosting performances in London later this week, starting on Nov. 5. So, take a chance on us and show us that you truly are the dancing queen. “Mamma […]
News anchor – 11/2
Stolen antiques returned to Indian Consulate Two hundred and fifty antiques were given to the Indian Consulate in New York following an investigation into stolen art. The artworks were estimated to be worth $15 million, including a $4 million bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja. Cyrus Vance Jr., district attorney, stated that this case “serves as a potent reminder […]