Written By: Yana Patel All around the globe in places like the United States and Europe, women and men have come together to help fight for women’s rights in Iran. Despite the international support for the protests, the Iranian government has yet to budge and make any cultural or policy […]
Category: Global
The War in Ukraine: One Year later
Written By: Thomas d’Esperies One year after Vladimir Putin’s “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine meant to protect the ‘eight year oppressed Russian-speakers in the Donbas region,’ and the only people being oppressed are Russians speaking out against the War. On February 24, 2022, Russian troops, who had been amassing on […]
The Secret Behind Soccer’s Success
Written By: Elton Huayre Soccer is one of, if not the most viewed sports on the planet. It can be said to date back to Ancient China over 2,000 years ago, in which they used animal skin for the outside and stuffed it with hair or feathers. Although boxing and […]
How Is St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated In Ireland vs The U.S.?
Written By: Sophia Ortiz-Heaney March is known in the U.S. for two things: terrible weather and the day everyone suddenly wears green: Saint Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day happens on March 17th of every year. The day is supposed to honor the Irish Saint Patrick. St. Patrick is known for […]
Earthquake Devastation In Turkey And Syria Leads Back To Inadequate Infrastructure
Written By: Yana Patel On February 6th, 2023, two countries, Syria and Turkey, were tragically hit by an earthquake. This natural disaster was a big 7.8 magnitude earthquake, killing tens of thousands of people according to the New York Times. Turkey had more than 29,000 people who had died from […]
In the Midst of The Destruction And Violence Of The Russian-Ukrainian War, Ukrainian Education Continues
Written By: Kathleen Scarola The beginning of Russia’s ongoing attempt to invade Ukraine started February 24, 2022, and since then millions of lives have been affected in some of the worst ways possible. This past November, US officials have estimated that Moscow’s casualties were well over 100,000 and that Ukraine’s […]
What Is Lunar New Year All About?
Written By: Amy Zheng Is it too late to say “Happy New Year”? In the U.S and other countries that follow the Gregorian calendar, this may be the case. However, in countries like China where they follow a lunar calendar, it is definitely not. This year, the Lunar New Year […]
Dina Boluarte Sworn In As President of Peru Amidst Political Corruption
Written By: Katherine Balbin Perú made history by having the first female president to be sworn in. Dina Boluarte, former Vice President, is now the sixth president in five years after the impeachment of the most recent president, Pedro Castillo, on December 7, after an attempted a self-coup. Pedro Castillo […]
Cartel Targets People of Culiacan, MX Following ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s Son’s Arrest
Written By: Valerie Novoa Ovidio Guzman Lopez known as “El Raton,” son of infamous cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has been arrested. Ovidio is wanted in the United States for smuggling Fentanyl across the border. Ovidio was arrested on January 5 while eating at a restaurant with 8 of […]
The History of Christmas
Written By: Thomas D’Esperies Many around the world believe that Christmas time is, as the song goes, the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas lights, festive caroling, and holiday cheer are something special to behold. Traditions that are over two millennia old have been a staple in some cultures. […]
Lighting Up Hanukkah – A Brief History of How It Came To Be
Written By: Amy Zheng The spotlight in American society shines most brightly on Christmas during this time of the year. Songs such as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey are often playing on the radio throughout December, but not as much focus shines on Hanukkah. What […]
Morocco’s World Cup Performance Shocks The World And Triggers Violence
Written By: Sanai Spooner In spite of Morocco’s success and loss in this year’s FIFA World Cup, tensions continue to boil over as riots seem to be never-ending. Morocco came into this year’s World Cup as underdogs and shocked the world with their historic run. Morocco took their first World […]
Argentina’s Historic Win In FIFA World Cup Ensures Messi’s Title As One Of The Greatest Players Of All Time
Written By: The Port Light Staff Greatness has finally been achieved in full for Lionel Messi. The Argentinian star had conquered every mountain of soccer in his career except for one, a World Cup championship, until Sunday. Messi scored two goals and added one more during the penalty kick on […]
Chinese Citizens Protest Zero-COVID Policy
Written By: Elton Huayre In late December 2019, China reported their first COVID-19 case within Wuhan, located in the Hubei province of central China. Now in 2022, China is defending its zero-COVID policy in the face of massive protests within the country. When protests appear within China, they are usually […]
Krampus: A Dark Twist On A Joyous Holiday
Written By: Sophia Ortiz-Heaney, Isabel Mateus You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Krampus is coming to town! Krampus– half-man, half-goat– is a mythical creature from stories told in the Eastern and Central Alpine region. The folklore is said to date […]