The Great Reversal
Up until now, most circuit and appeals courts within the United States have declared gay marriage constitutional. However, a federal appeals court on December 25th upheld the restriction on same-sex…
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An Interview from Sony
On Christmas day, massive technological firm, Sony Pictures Entertainment, intended to release The Interview, a movie starring James Franco and Seth Rogen. However, the entire plot was centered on these…
Twelve people shot dead on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo
Two armed men shot and killed twelve people on the staff of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France on January 7, 2015 at approximately 10:30 UTC. These men…
University of Illinois Welcomes Chinese Exchange Students
Although many IMSA students regard admission to the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign as guaranteed and easy, the 600 Chinese exchange students who will soon call the university ‘home’ have described it…
Michael Phelps Swimming Again?
Michael Phelps is out of retirement. Interested in the possibility of competing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, his coach, Bob Bowman recently announced that Phelps will be competing at…
Gold Medal Controversy at the 2014 Winter Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are coming to a close. Russia currently holds the highest of total medals (33), including 13 gold, while Norway has won the second…