Staff Picks: “It’s been just about a year since lockdowns first began in the U.S., and a lot of things have changed — including the things we do and observe to keep ourselves occupied. What’s a trend in pop culture or trendy activity from the early days of lockdowns that is most memorable to you?”

“This one is a bit specific, but I remember whipped (Dalgona) coffee really vividly. The first time I made it, I was sitting at the island in my apartment on campus a few days after NSU announced we’d be moving online but before I had gone back home to finish out the semester virtually. My […]

Post-inauguration thoughts

We are living in strange times. Exactly a year ago, people looked forward to the new year. 2020 would be the start of our roaring twenties. Instead, we were held back. 2020 was a year full of violence and uncertainty, but maybe 2021 will be different. Can we reasonably expect a calmer and less overwhelming […]

International Tidings – February 2, 2021

Right-wing extremist convicted of murder of German politician Last Thursday, far-right extremist Stephan Ernst, was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility for early release for the murder of Walter Luebcke of the Christian Democratic Union party. Luebcke was the leader of the Kassel region administration and was known for advocacy of refugees. Following […]

News Anchor – January 12, 2021

Right wing mob storms the U.S. Capitol in an effort to delay presidential winner certification A group of right-wing extremists mobbed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 in an attempt to object to the certification of the electoral college results appointing Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. The attempted coup […]