Communism: Definition and Liberation
Boris Kaplan, Editor
June 2, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
Communism and Socialism are are some of the most misused terms in existence. Anyone from Stalin to Bernie Sanders to Castro to Hillary Clinton to Ron Paul have at some time been called, or called themselves, either a Communist or Socialist. The definition of both terms has also been varied. Anything ...
Why didn’t I get in?
Levi Ball, Reporter
June 2, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis, Editorial
After going through the painstaking process of applying to colleges, many students wait anxiously for a possible acceptance letter. So for a highly qualified student, not getting accepted can be a hit to the heart. One that could bring to the surface many insecurities they have in the college admission...
The Pirates of Nassau
Marat Potapov, Reporter
June 2, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
The Island of Nassau Many people know or have heard about pirates or privateers. Most information known about pirates, by ordinary people, comes from movies or T.V shows. But believe it or not, the real thing it way more gruesome and is a very appealing story without any supernatural or mythical beings. ...
For “The Right”, Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Joshua Kelly, Reporter
June 2, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
For “The Right”, Stuck between a rock and a hard place. This summer brings Britain ever closer to their penultimate election. Come June 8th, the British general election will be complete and the fate of their nation will be decided. There are two sides who stand to win, the Conservative party ...
A Guide to Political Activism
Jeffery Doherty, Editor
March 28, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis, Editorial
A new era was born when Donald Trump took office. A new government was installed that we can only hope will work for the best interests of the United States. Most of the people installed (and those who failed to be installed) to the cabinet, or as the White House staff, have either had questionable ba...
The Nature of Group Work and Introversion
Boris Kaplan, Editor
March 28, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis, Editorial
As group work has become increasingly integrated into our education system, a sort of decentralized student focused initiative, the effects of it can be clearly seen. The goal on the surface seems to virtuous: to get students to become more involved in their education, increase socializing based arou...
It’s Everyone’s Business About the Turks: Part II
Boris Kaplan, Editor
March 28, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
The Armenians, for most of their history, were in different states of subservience to foreign powers. They had empires and kingdoms that held their own, but for the most part, were subjected to direct, indirect, or autonomous rule from the following powers: Assyrian Empires, Babylonia, Roman/Byzantine Empi...
For “The Right”: The Curtains Unveiled, Disaster in Turkey and The Netherlands
Joshua Kelly, Writer
March 28, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
2017 will be a significant year for much of Europe. This year, Germany and France will have their presidential elections, Turkey will vote to pass a Constitutional Referendum and the Netherlands began their General Elections on March 15th and the results were be announced on March 21st. The latter two...
The President’s Men (And a Couple of Women)
Jeffery Doherty, Editor
January 30, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
Trump has nominated a number of secretaries for his cabinet. His nominees have been controversial for their stances and histories in the United States, as well as their ties to foreign powers. These factors will guide the advice they will give to Donald Trump, affecting the actions he will take in US ...
It’s Everyone’s Business About the Turks: Part I
Boris Kaplan, Reporter
January 30, 2017
Filed under Critical Analysis
The ‘Republic’ of Turkey has been in the news recently due to its attempted coups, terrorism, and violation of human rights. The troubled state of a NATO member, with America’s nukes in it, is worrisome for both its people and its neighbors. Indeed, the country has a historical knack for worrying...