Barack Obama has Ordered the Flag at Half-Mast More than Any Other president
During his presidency, Barack Obama has ordered the flag at half-mast 66 times, more than any other president in U.S. history. This surpassed George W. Bush’s 58 and can in part be attributed to...
What the Orlando Shootings Have Brought to Light
Many of us woke on Monday morning to hear of the tragedy that occurred in Orlando, Florida after Pulse nightclub was terrorized by a lone gunman with a vendetta. He killed 49 before he...
52 Killed in Orlando Nightclub Shooting
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 12th, a shooter opened fire and took hostages at Pulse, a crowed LGBT nightclub in Orlando, FL. The shooter was Omar Mateen, 29, an American citizen whose parents...
Police Investigate Shots Fired on the UVa Corner
In the early hours of Sunday morning, shots were fired on the UVa Corner in front of Eddy’s Tavern. Charlottesville Police reported that no one was injured in the confrontation, but investigation is ongoing.
Police...
Sanders Pledges to “Work Together” with Clinton
On Thursday, June 9, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders vowed to work together with presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to defeat presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the general election. Clinton garnered enough delegates to...
Cincinnati Zoo Fiasco Sparks National Debate
Last weekend at the Cincinnati Zoo, a viral video captured the panic of the crowd after a three-year-old child fell into a gorilla enclosure. For ten minutes, the child was trapped in the exhibit...
