Team USA Brings Home Gold in Women’s Ice Hockey Following Olympic Shutout
Allison Bennett Managing Editor On February 19, the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team defeated Team Canada 2-1. This
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Internship Spotlight: The American Council on Germany
Allison Bennett Managing Editor During the fall semester, I had the privilege to intern with the American Council on
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Ovechkin Scores His 1,000th Goal as the Washington Capitals Fight for a Playoff Spot
Allison Bennett Managing Editor On March 22, Washington Capitals’ captain Alexander Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career goal in a
Read MoreThe NHL Returns to the Winter Olympics
The 2014 Sochi Olympics, a personal project of Russian President Vladimir Putin, are known for being the most expensive Olympic Games, as well as the most controversial. Teams Canada, USA, and above all, Russia, had their heart set on winning men’s ice hockey gold. Since the Cold War ended, ice hockey has remained one of the greatest fundamental tests of strength between the nations, reports BBC. Twelve international teams participated with players from the National Hockey League (NHL), and after 12 days of intense ice hockey, Team Canada, led by captain Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, took home gold.
Read MorePope Francis Dies at 88
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis suffered a stroke that resulted in a comatose state, which led to heart failure and his unfortunate death at age 88. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was the first Latin American pontiff who alienated conservatives with his critiques of capitalism and climate change, reports the The Associated Press.
Read MoreSpirited Away or Stolen Away? AI, Studio Ghibli, and the Battle for Copyrights/AI-Generated Ghibli Studios: Art at a Hidden Carbon Cost
A social media trend emulating the work of Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli began to go viral just days after OpenAI launched its most advanced AI image generator to date, highlighting both the technology’s capabilities and the copyright concerns that have been raised.
Read MoreSyria’s Post-War Recovery
On Monday, March 17, at a European Union-led conference in Brussels, Belgium, international donors pledged nearly $6.5 billion in aid to support Syria’s reconstruction after the fall of the Assad regime, aiming to stabilize the country and help Syria’s new leadership rebuild infrastructure to encourage a peaceful political transition within the country, reports The Jerusalem Post.
Read MoreDiplomacy Students Travel to Sierra Leone
Over spring break in March, 2025, 12 graduate and undergraduate students from Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations traveled to Sierra Leone in West Africa on a study abroad trip led by Professor Fredline M’Cormack-Hale.
Read MoreIsrael Delays Release of Hundreds of Palestinians “Until Further Notice.”
The Palestinian Prisoners Society reported early Sunday, February 23 that Israel has delayed an expected release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for returned Israeli hostages “until further notice,” CNN reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the postponement “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies,” of the handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza.
Read MoreNew Delhi Train Station Stampede
On February 15, 2025, two trains were delayed at the New Delhi Railway Station in India’s capital, while a third train, heading to Prayagraj City- where Kumbh Mela, a massive Hindu religious festival, was being held- was waiting to depart. Due to the delays, the crowd pushed against each other, causing a stampede that killed 18 people and injured many more.
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