Hugo Chavez, the embattled leader of Venezuela, succumbed to his cancer yesterday and died at the age of 58.
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Papal Conclave to Convene; Draws Similar Historical Parallels
With the conclave approaching, heads have been turned and Catholics are left wondering just what has happened.
Chuck Hagel Meets Fierce Senate Opposition
Chuck Hagel, the former Senator from Nebraska with a bit of a controversial history, has met a lot of criticism from his ‘fellow’ GOP.
Pope Benedict XVI Announces His Resignation
In news that shocked the world, Pope Benedict announced his resignation from the papacy.
African Journeys: Haunting Legacies, Fragile Futures
This Monday, the Provost’s Film series started up again for the semester with a compelling tale about a controversial African visionary.
The Doomsday Diaries: A Dish Best Served Daily
(The Verge)- It’s the end of the world as we know it! Upcoming internet sensation, Matthew Steele, decided to document the 365 days leading up the Mayan Apocalypse with his comical YouTube channel, “The Doomsday Diaries.” “I’d rather be safe than sorry and have a mega countdown to [the Mayan Apocalypse]. If it doesn’t happen, […]
Election Post Mortem
Where does one even begin on news stemming from the election and on? This article tries to pinpoint exactly what’s going on in the world of politics right now.
The Double Standard
(The Verge)- In the wake of the tragic killing of the US ambassador to Libya, I began to think of the double standard being applied by the conservative pundits. I turned on CNN on the morning of 9/12 and watched an interview with Newt Gingrich in which he stated that we Americans should use this opportunity […]