Tag: March 2024
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Alexei Navalny– the Legacy of a Movement by Molly Castle ’25
During his long and tumultuous political career, Alexei Navalny almost single handedly led the Russian opposition movement. He became a popular symbol of anti-Putin resistance, in a nation where free speech is incredibly limited. Throughout his career, he was dedicated to advocating for and improving the lives of the working classes of Russia. Navalny was…
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Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse: What it is and How to Watch it Safely by Mae O’Reilly ’26
On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will cross over New York in its path across 11 states in the U.S., causing an uproar of scientists and people interested in astronomy to begin flooding the Northeast. This once in a lifetime opportunity is being utilized by NASA for experiments on the effects of solar radiation,…
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“Untitled” by Anonymous | Nuestra Voz
the leaves of the palm trees blowin the winds of the lands i call homethe suns gleam on white sandy shoresy el yunque rainforest for one to explore santo domingo y san juanson los barrios de mi familiamangú y los tres golpes antes de la iglesiay arroz con guandules para cenar el coqui is a…
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Tamales as a Cultural Essential in Latin American Holidays by Anabel Pesantez ’24 | Nuestra Voz
Tamales are traditional in Latin American family gatherings; they are not only a valuable contribution to the dinner menu, but they are also significant culturally, historically, ancestrally, and emotionally. Dating further back than the colonial era, tamales originated around approximately 5000 B.C. – 7000 B.C. within Aztec and/or Mayan civilizations. The true cultural origins of…
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Flaco the Owl’s Passing: What Really Happened? by Julia Robinson ’26
Flaco the Owl, an extraordinary bird beloved by many, was found dead on February 23, 2024. Flaco collided into a building in New York on a despondent Friday night, leaving everyone to ask “how could this have happened?” Credit: David Lei via AP Flaco was famously freed from his confinement at Central Park due to…
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2024-2025 FAFSA: Is It A Flop? by Maggie Chen ’24
On December 27, 2020, the FAFSA Simplification Act was passed. Plans to make the FAFSA application more accessible to students across the country were made. The new FAFSA would finally become available to students in 2023. The application went from about 118 questions to now, 36 questions. Though much shorter, the FAFSA has been far…
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“Geometropolis: Saga of the 2nd Dimension—Better Things” by Ellie Picker ’24 | Punny Bone Comics