Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Staying informed is key for citizens to participate closely in a democracy, yet the nonstop flow of breaking news alerts on digital screens is becoming stressful and exhausting. A cartoon by David Sipress provides a great … [Read more...] about Opinion: Choose Self-Care When News is Draining
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“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
Photos by Megan Williams Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. Google Search trends spiked to all-time highs: “Afghanistan,” “Taliban,” “Kabul.” A general understanding swept the nation that something had gone terribly awry in Afghanistan, where the United States military had served since the initial invasion to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 … [Read more...] about “Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
Art by Ally ArmstrongPresident Joe Biden declared "America is back” at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19 . What also is back is U.S.-led intervention in Syria. On Feb. 25, Biden authorized U.S military to initiate airstrikes on Iranian-supported militia groups in Syria.Biden's decision of taking military action in Syria raises concerns regarding human rights and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
Seaver Alumna Screens ‘U.S.S. Indianapolis: The Legacy’
Images and Photos Courtesy of 'U.S.S. Indianapolis: The Legacy Production' StillsImages on the screen flowed between an elderly man in large glasses to another old man whose white hair stuck out underneath a Navy cap adorned with pins. The auditorium intently watched the men on the screen in silence except for brief moments of laughter and longer moments of sniffles. Seaver … [Read more...] about Seaver Alumna Screens ‘U.S.S. Indianapolis: The Legacy’
We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
Art by Kris Harper I was not educated on the events or details of Benghazi before my viewing of Michael Bay's "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," and as the credits began to roll at the end, I sat there disappointed and teary-eyed at my immense ignorance about something that was so significant and perhaps even avoidable. The film was released Jan. 15, and the … [Read more...] about We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated