Find out what happens when you give a bunch of Vikings access to a few scrolls of paper, some ink, and an ungodly amount of alcohol.  January through early February tends to be a rough time for us all, with seasonal depression in full swing and an overall lack of things to occupy one’s time. When it’s far too cold to be outdoors, and we’re instead confined to our rooms, mindlessly rotting away in bed, what much is there to do? As I was doing so myself, by some odd chance, I h

America has had numerous changes to its political ideals ever since the days of Washington. However, are we entering a new era of populist dominance, or is neo-liberalism still the dominating figure in American politics? The reelection of Donald Trump as President of the United States in 2024 was distinctive in that only once before had a President been reelected after losing an election as the incumbent office holder.  With this arguably surprising turn of events, social sci

After recent air strikes and military pressure in Venezuela, the United States’ true motives are still in question. Over the last three months, 21 airstrikes  on mostly Venezuelan vessels have been carried out by the U.S., killing 83 people and destroying 22 boats in international waters (specifically the Caribbean Ocean and Eastern Pacific Ocean). The Trump Administration has classified the strikes as a “war on drugs” and the people killed as “ unlawful combatants .” As the

After one year from the 2024 election, the influence of podcasts in the current political landscape grows more different… One year ago, during the 2024 election, former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris employed several tactics to appeal to voters in and outside of their respective voter bases. During that election, one of the strongest tactics in appealing to broader groups of audiences was wielding the influence of independent media and podcasters.

New Roads teachers Alexandra Padilla and Dan Kearney reflect on the challenges, lessons, and lasting impact of global service. For History teacher Dan Kearney, joining the Peace Corps was about adventure. Growing up travelling across the U.S with his parents sparked a desire to see more of the world. He first heard about the Peace Corps in college and was struck by how impactful it sounded. Although he didn’t pursue it immediately, the idea stayed with him. A few years later,

As Syria’s new government consolidates power, retribution against those linked to the former Assad regime has intensified -- triggering new waves of bloodshed in an already fractured region. In the early months of its rule, the international community watched the new Syrian government with growing concern. After the swift capture of Damascus and the flight of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, a new government led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) emerged, raising serious q