ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER It was a Saturday morning when the world unexpectedly endured two events of terrifying proportions. Despite being vastly different in each of their effects, their causes remain depressingly similar. On August 10th, just as a Manhattan prison guard began to open a jail cell, fires began spreading in the Amazon rainforest.... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER Many Americans believe that our society functions as a meritocracy, an informal governing system where people climb the ranks based on their ability. The best, brightest, and most hardworking can get all the way to the most influential positions in the country. While everyone else exists in lower roles that are... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAF WRITER At its core, Captain Marvel is a story of empowerment. The film’s protagonist, Carol Danvers, is both a strong yet nuanced woman, capable of tearing apart entire spacecrafts, yet she is also capable of showing a personal side when interacting with her best friend. It helps that the star of the... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not represent the views of the Alma College. America does not have a strong success record when it comes to “helping” other countries. The American drive to interfere in the affairs of other countries often results in incidents such as in... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER In the wake of the 2016 election, confused and angry liberals reached around for the most allegorical piece of literature they could use to orient themselves to these new and scary times, and landed on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Lines were drawn, and comparisons were made. Donald Trump was Voldemort.... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER On February 3rd, a few hours before the Superbowl started, news broke out about the arrest of 21 Savage. Savage, whose legal name is She’yaa Bin AbrahamJoseph, had been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and slated to be deported. The situation was made even more shocking when an ICE spokesperson... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, is introducing a new power to our American system of checks and balances: the “Billionaire Veto.” It’s unlikely that you’ll ever see a Schoolhouse Rock video about this. The Billionaire Veto is a power that only exists informally, with the sole qualification required for... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER For over two weeks now, 50,000 Bangladeshi garment workers have been striking against a multi-billion-dollar fashion industry. The protests turned violent when Bangladeshi police opened fire on garment workers using rubber bullets; killing one worker and injuring 50 others. Since then, undeterred garment workers have been burning tires, blocking roads, and... Continue Reading →
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