Breaking the Taboo: The 8th Annual Jerry’s Walk for Suicide Awareness
The 8th Annual Jerry’s Walk took place today at the St. Clairsville Memorial for Suicide Awareness in St. Clairsville, OH. Participants had the opportunity to walk, sign up for the auction, donate a suicide pinwheel in memory of someone they have lost, and speak with various mental health experts from Belmont County and the Ohio…
Resilient Survivors: The Story of JJ’s Furniture and the Sulphur Tornado
On Saturday night, the city of Sulphur in Oklahoma was hit by a devastating tornado that left widespread destruction in its wake. Homes, trees, and businesses were all affected by the powerful storm, leaving many residents searching for hope amidst the chaos. One of those affected was Gary Mensch, whose family-owned business, JJ’s Furniture, was…
World Central Kitchen Resumes Operations in Gaza, Continuing to Provide Food Assistance to Those in Need Despite Tragic Incident
World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, will be resuming operations in the Gaza Strip after temporarily pausing them following an Israeli strike that killed seven of its workers earlier this month. The organization’s CEO, Erin Gore, stated that they are committed to continuing to provide food assistance in Gaza,…
The BDS Movement: A Closer Look at Its Impact on Society and its Similarities with the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.
Protest movements can have a lasting impact on society even if they do not last for extended periods. The more extreme the movement, the more likely it is to provoke a backlash. In recent years, a protest movement against Israel has gained attention on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. This movement is conducted with…
GrizzTracker: A Successful Bear Management App Paves the Way for Scientific Research in Alberta
In 2017, the public release of GrizzTracker, a bear management app developed by Alberta Environment, marked the beginning of a comprehensive study on the bear population in the region. The study’s four authors, two from Mount Royal University and two from the provincial government, aimed to streamline data collection and map bear movements to identify…
New Zealand T20 Squad Ready to Make a Splash at the World Cup with Experienced and New Players Combining Forces
New Zealand has announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra being the only two players set to make their debut in the tournament. Devon Conway has been included in the squad after recovering from a broken thumb, with Kane Williamson leading the team as captain. Gary…
Peru’s Fight for Dignified Death: Legal Battles and Religious Debates
In February of this year, Peruvian Maria Teresa Benito Orihuela, 66, who suffers from advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and relies on an external respirator to survive, obtained a court order to end her life with dignity. However, 12 doctors at the Edgardo Rebagliati Hospital where she is being treated have refused to disconnect the equipment,…
Cal Sports Teams Achieve Remarkable Milestones in Golf, Water Polo, and Volleyball
On a bustling weekend, several Cal sports teams achieved remarkable milestones in their respective competitions. The men’s golf team finished an impressive second at the Pac-12 championships held at Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree, Arizona. Ethan Fang tied for third place, Sampson Zheng finished sixth, and Eric Lee placed 13th in the individual competition….
New Zealand T20 World Cup Squad: A Mix of Experience and Youth in the Face of Global Competition
New Zealand has announced its squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with a mix of experienced and young players set to take on the world. Despite the absence of Colin Munro, two exciting new additions to the squad are fast bowler Matt Henry and batter Rachin Ravindra, both of whom have yet to feature…
Al Maktoum International Airport: A $35 Billion Gateway to Dubai’s Future as a Global Aviation Hub
Dubai’s Prime Minister and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the construction of a $35 billion airport terminal that will be five times the size of the current Dubai International Airport. The new terminal, which is set to become one of the world’s largest airports upon completion, will handle up to…