(Photo courtesy of news.com.au) “Canadian and Indian flags.” Lydia Robert Connector Contributor On June 18, Canadian citizen and Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in British Columbia, Canada. The two gunmen responsible for Nijjar’s death have yet to be identified according to Canadian police. In India, Nijjar…
The United States faces possible government shutdown
(Photo courtesy of New Santa Ana) “United States Capital Building in Washington, DC.” Eric Schultz Connector Contributor As has happened several times in the past, the United States federal government is close to a government shutdown. This shutdown is set to happen on September 30 if the yearly federal budget cannot be passed, which sets…
President Joe Biden possibly facing impeachment
(Photo courtesy of Livingston County News) “President Joe Biden listening in on an important meeting.” Eric Schultz Connector Contributor Last week, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced that an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden would be launched, with the first public impeachment inquiry hearing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28. McCarthy and the House…
Book bans limits representation in classrooms
(Photo courtesy of Zinn Education Project) “Banned Books of 2022 with banned book covers across multiple areas in the United States.” Savannah Baker Connector Contributor Parents’ determination to gain the right to control their children’s education has led to the passing of the Parents Bill of Rights Act in the U.S. House Representatives. This new…
Congress debates the banning of controversial Chinese-owned social media app TikTok
(Photo courtesy of People) “TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifying before Congress on TikTok safety concerns.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress after accusations from US lawmakers and intelligence agencies that the app TikTok is a threat to US national security. TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese social…
Willow Project is green-lit for 2023
(Photo Courtesy of Gizmodo) “A group of protestors hold up a large yellow banner with the words ‘Stop The Willow Oil Project’ written and plastered all over it, showing their dismay with the project.” Nate Coady Connector Staff On March 13th, the Biden Administration gave a controversial green-light to oil company ConocoPhillips to begin mining…
School shooting at Michigan State University
(Photo Courtesy of Cappex) “Aerial shot of the Michigan State University Campus.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor It was a normal Monday night on the streets of East Lansing, Michigan on February 13th. For students of Michigan State University, things quickly changed. Around 8:30 pm, a gunman opened fire on the MSU campus. Three students, Brian…
Fair Share Amendment could potentially benefit students across Massachusetts universities
(Photo Courtesy of Massachusetts Teachers Association) “A poster made promoting the “Fair Share Amendment” movement. The poster is urging voters to vote “Yes” on Question 1, which pertains to the Fair Share amendment.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor A new amendment has been introduced to the government of Massachusetts, and it could potentially benefit college students…
