The 2026 United Nations General Assembly: The General Debate
By José Bruno-Feliz, Staff Writer On Sept. 8 New York City began hosting the 81st United Nations General Assembly, a convention that will continue through the fall of 2027. The General Assembly Debate period began on Sept. 22 and ran through Sept. 28. This period saw heads of state from dozens of countries take the…
Dollar Tree faces lawsuit over tariff refunds
Hailey Whitlock, Editor On Sept. 3, a lawsuit was formally filed against Dollar Tree, Inc. with the goal of winning customers a share of the large tariff refund settlement the government provided to Dollar Tree. To understand the current state of this lawsuit, it is imperative to take a step back to where it began.…
From Parker’s Administration to her opponent: What does Shania Bennett’s campaign mean for Philly’s young voters?
Fatu Sesay, Staff Writer When Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Shania Bennett as the Director of Youth Engagement in 2024, it signaled a strong bridge between City Hall and the city’s younger generation. Bennett was brought in to give young Philadelphians a direct voice in municipal government. However, Bennett’s recent announcement that she plans to…
Why should Pennsylvania legalize cannabis?
Kelsey McGovern, Staff Writer Is there a higher risk of encountering fatal drugs in N.J. or P.A.? Some may argue since Pennsylvania illegalizes cannabis, it protects citizens from indulging in other, more dangerous drugs. However, no matter if a substance is legal, people will still get their hands on it. New Jersey, through legalizing cannabis,…
Should children within the juvenile justice system ever be tried as adults?
Kelsey McGovern, Staff Writer Children are held to the same standards as adults when committing heinous crimes. While the severity of the crime committed by the child must be intense, children are not equal to adults regarding brain development standards. Should this scientific factor be considered when sentencing a 15-year-old to jail time? Or should…
United States imposes naval blockade after Iran peace talks crumble
Cole Welsh, Editor After marathon talks between the United States and Iran failed to produce a truce, President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as its war with Iran drags on. The weekend talks, which were brokered by Pakistan, were aimed at reopening the strait for sea travel and resuming the…
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