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Together For Palestine: celebrities show their support for Palestinians

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter October 8, 2025

On Sept, 17, Together For Palestine (T4P) helped fundraise money for Palestinians in Gaza at the OVO Wembley Arena in Wembley, England. The fundraising event was organized by Brian Eno, with Khalid...

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Breaking down Israel and the State of Palestine at the UN

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter October 8, 2025

On Sept. 22, the United Nations met at the New York Headquarters for its 80th Session and its 80th year anniversary. Out of the 193 state members, the sovereign state of Israel is a full member. The...

Young Democratic Socialists of Oakland University (YDSOU) President Jeffrey Childs.

Inside the Young Democratic Socialists of OU with Jeffrey Childs

Malena Pugliese, Contributor October 30, 2024

The Young Democratic Socialists of Oakland University (YDSOU) meeting started with a game of kiss, marry, kill — except the three options aren’t the most popular celebrities or niche media personalities.  Instead,...

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The U.N. Security Council passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 3, 2024

With the war in Gaza raging on, the U.N. Security Council voted for a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, and for all hostages to be released. The resolution calls into question the moral implications...

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South Africa takes Israel to court

Mallory Waligora and Noah Thomason January 31, 2024

In the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, a record accusation has been filed. On Jan 11. South Africa brought Israel to the International Court of Justice and asked the court to rule...

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The influence of Starbucks on corporate politics

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor December 13, 2023

The choices we make as consumers often stretch beyond the aisles of department stores and extend into the realm of corporate politics. As shoppers search for the perfect gift this holiday season, the consequences...

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Bombs drop just hours after Israel-Hamas cease-fire ends

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter December 6, 2023

After an all too brief weeklong cease-fire in Gaza, the conflict resumed on Friday, Dec. 1. The cease-fire was extended from four days to a week after tireless negotiations to keep it extended. The...

Letter to the editor: Gaza: A Bird’s Eye View

Letter to the editor: Gaza: A Bird’s Eye View

Robert Anderson, Contributor November 10, 2023

Watching the horrifying scenes from Gaza over the past month—and listening to the public discourse that has grown up in response to it—has made me think of apeirogons, and Apeirogon. An “apeirogon”...

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The problem of antisemitism and islamophobia

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter November 8, 2023

The Israel/Gaza conflict has resulted in a significant rise in hate crimes globally against both Jewish and Muslim people. Recently, there was a mob of people at the Makhachkala Uytash Airport in Dagestan,...

Letter from the Editor: A statement on the recent terrorist attacks in Israel

Letter from the Editor: A statement on the recent terrorist attacks in Israel

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2023

As the current tragedy in the Middle East unfolds, I have been struggling to translate my feelings into words. Quite ironic for a writer, but the horror we all have witnessed is hard to recount.  Of...

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Zelenskyy meets with world defense leaders as questions around Ukraine support rise

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter October 18, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with 50 defense leaders from nations around the globe to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.  This meeting...

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Israel-Palestine conflict and understanding the source of tragedy

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter October 18, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 7, members of the militant group Hamas that governs the Gaza Strip sitting on the Mediterranean Sea attacked multiple Israeli border checkpoints, southern towns and a music festival,...

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