by Nick Hammond ‘25 On February 14, the Trump Administration’s Department of Education’s (DoE) Office for Civil Rights sent out a letter directing institutions from preschools through colleges to stop using “racial preferences” in admissions and other areas. This came following President Trump’s various executive orders deeming “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) throughout the government illegal. Trump officials declared that … Read More
by Julius Lindner ‘26 What is the bird flu? The avian influenza, in popular parlance also known as bird flu, is a virus that usually spreads amongst birds and sometimes even other animals like cats or cattle. Like other viruses, it has mutations which are potentially more dangerous to humans. Based on the two proteins, which each have multiple subtypes, … Read More
by Nisha Khatri ‘26 In the last three months, incidents have raised questions over aviation safety. From a midair collision in Washington D.C. to a plane crash in Philadelphia and a near-collision at Chicago Midway Airport, apprehensive air travelers have reasons for concern. Security is also questionable, with a recent American Airline plane diversion and stowaways in a JetBlue plane … Read More
by Paloma Illanes ‘25 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, an elegant theatre located in Washington D.C. on the banks of the Potomac River, is undergoing significant changes this year as President Donald Trump takes on the role of center chairman. Established in 1971, the Kennedy Center has brought countless audience members to its prestigious venue for … Read More
by Lilah Boig ‘26 In the United States, the election of president Donald Trump as the 47th president caused huge division among United States citizens. Millions of Americans protested his second term over concerns for his promises of mass deportation, defunding of government departments, and conservative views towards civil rights. On the other hand, Trump had many die-hard supporters who … Read More
by Audrey Farris ‘25 When Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States earlier this year after his victory over Kamala Harris in a contentious election last year, he quickly set in motion a whirlwind of executive actions and policy shifts that reflect the themes of his campaign: economic revival, immigration reform, and a tougher stance … Read More
In his 1992 book The End of History and the Last Man, Francis Fukuyama famously argued that the world was embarking on the final form of government in the form of liberal democracy. However, the rise of nationalist political parties throughout the West in recent years has put this conclusion into question. Across Europe and the Americas, these movements have … Read More
by Jack Engelhardt ‘25 The Department of Homeland Security under the Trump Administration is planning on putting an end to a policy that restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers ability to detain or arrest suspected undocumented people near or at places of sensitivity which include schools, places of worship, and hospitals. Concerns have been raised around the country about … Read More
by Deepika Shrestha ‘27 The state of Maryland and its voters have taken action to protect legal access to abortion. In the November 5 election, around 73 percent of voters supported the measure to protect abortion statewide. More recently, a new bill being proposed to the state legislature is meant to further help support abortion services. Abortion being in the … Read More
by Ziv Golan ‘26 and Deepika Shrestha ‘27 With the reelection of Donald Trump, there are questions of whether his administration will address or dismiss the issue of climate change in his second term. Trump expressed interest in once again pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement, an international agreement adopted by 196 countries with members aiming … Read More