December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Began by the United Nations in 1948, the purpose of the day is to recognize the universal rights of all people, regardless of […]
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“No Thing Unto Itself”- Panelists Engage Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
When it comes to the big issues facing our society, approaches to resolving them merit examination and dialogue. At the Center for the Humanities on October 20th, a discussion took […]
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Gaddafi Killed Six months after the intervention in Libya, Colonel Gaddafi has been killed. The Libyan head of state was reportedly captured alive, and then allegedly died in a firefight […]
Read moreIndependence of South Sudan: A New Era for Millions
Sudan is now two countries. As of Saturday, July 9th, 2011, South Sudan is an independent nation. After years of civil war. Officially recognized by the United Nations, Africa’s newest […]
Read morePresident Obama Announces Bin Laden’s Demise
9/11 mastermind and Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed. President Obama announced this last night. The effort was carried out by a JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) in […]
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