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In the Wake of Hurricane Harvey: Relief Floods In
Thousands of people in Houston, and along the Gulf coast, have been displaced after more than two feet of rain dropped on their homes. While Hurricane Harvey continues to flood and destroy the Gulf Coast, it is forcing American…
Confusion Shrouds Trump’s Stance on Paris Climate Accords.
The Paris Climate Agreement was, depending on who you ask, either one of the greatest achievements of the international community or one of its greatest failures. Bringing together 195 countries, the agreement aims to create a road map for…
A Wet Hot American End to the Summer
In case you did not know by scrolling through your Instagram feeds, this past Friday was Wet Hot. This annual, SLU-original celebration sports everything its name had to offer – being very wet, and very hot. Beginning with a harmless slip…
Relay For Life
“Imagine a world with more birthdays.” This phrase is said at the opening ceremonies of Relay For Life events every year. More survivors, and more treatments means more birthdays. Relay For Life events are the signature fundraisers for the…
Hurricane Katia and Harvey Wreck Havoc on Gulf of Mexico
Over the past month, the Gulf of Mexico has been wrecked by major hurricanes including Irma, which set records for its longevity at a peak wind speed of 185 mph. The other hurricane Harvey caused major flooding across Texas. Less talked…
UN Designates Myanmar as Possible Site of Ethnic Cleansing
To the East of India, located in Southeast Asia, lies the Republic of Myanmar. Assuming many of you reading this resemble myself, you may have never heard of this nation. However, within the past week, awareness of Myanmar has risen;…
Basic Decency
Recently, President Donald Trump decided that the program known as DACA needs to come to an end. DACA is a program that allows undocumented children to stay in the U.S. This program provides them with protection from deportation, allows…
Dining Staff Shortages Cause Closures and Questions
The Northstar Cafe (the pub) is currently operating at limited hours due to the lack of temporary workers who returned to campus. Many part-time employees have decided to work at companies in the surrounding area, which has forced Dining…