After over 60 years of Castro’s strict regime, the Cuban people have had enough and have begun to protest. The combination of an economic crisis and the pandemic’s hardships led to these protests. The Cuban government has responded harshly to these protestors by halting telephone and internet capabilities on the island and by deploying military and police to the streets. … [Read more...]
To Gen Z: Avoid Entering a Conservatorship
Britney Spears has been in the news recently but not because of her music. Spears has been under a conservatorship since 2008 when she had a public meltdown. A conservatorship is where a judge appoints a guardian to take control of a person’s financial and daily activities. A conservatorship is typically issued for older people who are unable to handle their life due to their … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Why This Fourth of July Will Be Like No Other
This year, the Fourth of July will look different. Yes, the pandemic will still have some influence over this year’s Independence Day activities; however, the cases are decreasing, and new CDC guidance is allowing many to go maskless. President Biden will open the White House this year for fireworks, which signifies another step out of the pandemic. President Biden has … [Read more...]
To Gen Z: Where to Watch This Year’s Fireworks
This year, fireworks in large crowds seems to be more likely than last year due to vaccination rates and lower COVID-19 case counts. So, if you want to celebrate with more than just your quarantine bubble, here’s a list of places that are holding Fourth of July celebrations! Walt Disney World is likely one of the largest firework celebrations on a daily basis, so their … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: One Year After the George Floyd Black Lives Matter Protests
It’s been a year since last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests that were sparked by the murder of George Floyd. The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on the neck of Floyd for over nine minutes, came and went, and he was found guilty of Floyd’s murder. In the last year, there have been many police reforms across the country. The George Floyd Justice in … [Read more...]
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