Typhoon Season Wreaks Havoc in Pacific
This year, typhoon season has been raging across East Asia. With some of the strongest tropical storms seen in years, various Pacific island nations and…
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The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
For thousands of years, humans have celebrated the new year. It’s a time to start over – the ending of one cycle, and the beginning…
Thanksgiving: The True Story
As families all over America prepare to settle down for a feast this November 23, many believe that the celebrations date back to the pilgrims…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and Student Loans
On November 2nd, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts, a tax reform bill, was introduced to Congress. The bill is meant to change tax policy…
The Odd, Complicated, and Surprising Origins of Canadian Thanksgiving
While IMSA students enjoyed their extended Columbus Day weekend, the U.S.’ northern neighbors celebrated their three-day weekend with their 138th Thanksgiving. That’s right, Canadian Thanksgiving,…
A Burst of Gunfire, and then Silence: Las Vegas
Now the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the attack in Las Vegas this past Sunday night marked an American tragedy. A gunman on…