By Brenda Sarabia For the past couple years, the topic of gun control has become one of great debate among the American people due to the increase of mass shootings in our nation. Many believe putting restrictions on guns is a violation of our rights as U.S. citizens. Considering how often these slaughters are happening […]
Vikings Land in Tampa Bay
By Nathan DeCorte “Hail Odin” was the cry heard throughout the day at the second annual Florida Viking Festival on Oct. 10. The event is meant to coincide with Leif Ericson’s Day on Oct. 9, and celebrates all aspects of Scandinavian history and culture. The event was organized by the Scandinavian Trade Organization, a nonprofit […]
Who is the New King of Late Night?
By Claire Farrow Trevor Noah became the newest face in the late night circuit on Sept. 28 as host of The Daily Show. Of course, 2015 has seen a huge upheaval and mantle changing in the realm of late night television talk shows. Staples such as David Letterman, Jon Stewart and Craig Ferguson left their […]
More Legislation Won’t Stop Gun Violence
By Nicoletta Pappas Because of recent sensationalized media stories of rampant gun violence, Americans are caught up in the idea that imposing more legislation can deter gun violence. The topic of gun control has been argued within Congress for the past decade, with Republicans arguing for less restrictions and Democrats clamoring for more. Society must […]
Whale SeaWorld’s New Project Be Better?
By Kamakshi Dadhwal SeaWorld recently petitioned the California Coastal Commission to fund the building of its new BlueWorld project: a 1.5-acre interactive facility for orcas. On Thursday, Oct. 8, the commission agreed to fund the project with an amendment that bans SeaWorld from practicing “captive breeding, artificial insemination, and the sale, trade or transfer of […]