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Examining the Legality: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine in the Context of International Law 

By Aiman Smagulova Edited by: Muhammed Hani Ahsan and Katie Farrell Graphic by: Norie Wright Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has numerous ramifications for international relations and the global economy. Russia justified the Special Military Operation as an attempt to prevent genocide against ethnic Russians in Eastern Ukraine. This article will interrogate the… Read more »

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On the Right Track: Train Derailments in the United States

Author: Annika McGraw Edited by: Muhammed Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright Introduction On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation freight train, carrying volatile organic compounds derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.1 Thirty-eight cars derailed from the track, 11 of which contained hazardous chemicals, resulting in damaged tracks and railcars, evacuation of over 2,000… Read more »

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Draining the Swamp: Political Corruption During the Trump Presidency

By Amal Ghazalein Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan and Katie Farrell Graphic by Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Introduction The year 2016 delivered a devastating blow to Democrats, defying all political predictions. Polls and surveys pre-maturely anticipated that Hillary Rodham Clinton would be the first female President of the United States, thwarting assumptions of a… Read more »