Snow Angel Making 101
A fresh layer of snow brings endless possibilities: sledding, snowmen, snowball fights (not at IMSA though!), and best of all, snow angels. For the past 17 years, I’ve made over…
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Kwanzaa: A Remembrance of African Heritage
Kwanzaa, a nonreligious wintertime holiday, began in the tumultuous late 20th century. It is dedicated to unifying African Americans under their shared roots and has cultivated a large following within…
Christmas: From Nativity to Tree
According to the Pew Research Center, 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas. This well-known holiday derives its name from “Christ’s mass” and is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s, the Savior and…
China’s Shenzhou-15 Mission
Last month, China launched the 15th mission of a Shenzhou spacecraft, on November 29th, 2022, from the Gobi Desert. Shenzhou is translated to “Divine Boat” in English. This time, China…
6 Killed, 81 Injured in Istanbul Bombing
On November 14, 2022, a bomb blast hit Istanbul’s popular street, Stiklal Avenue, killing six people and injuring 81. The blast happened at about 4:20 PM local time and had…
Ukraine War in November: Counteroffensive, Missile Scares, the Winter Ahead
This month in Ukraine saw a continuation of the counteroffensive that began in late August, with significant fighting taking place in southeastern Ukraine. The city of Kherson, located on the…