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Olivia Ardito

Oh, Canada: The Larger Picture Behind Canadians Fans Booing the U.S. Anthem at Hockey Games

Oh, Canada: The Larger Picture Behind Canadians Fans Booing the U.S. Anthem at Hockey Games

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Olivia Ardito

On February 1 at the Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wilds hockey game, the crowd erupted into loud boos as the United States (U.S.) national anthem played over the speakers. Similar scenes unfolded that same weekend at the Vancouver Canucks and … Continue reading

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What the U.S. TikTok Ban Says About U.S.-China Relations

What the U.S. TikTok Ban Says About U.S.-China Relations

February 5, 2025February 3, 2025 Olivia Ardito

In April 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok in The United States of America. Former President Joe Biden subsequently signed it into law, and after facing many challenges, the U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading

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Gisèle Pelicot: A French Woman Changing the Conversation About Sexual Violence

Gisèle Pelicot: A French Woman Changing the Conversation About Sexual Violence

December 5, 2024December 1, 2024 Olivia Ardito

Trigger warning: this article discusses sexual violence, rape, sexual harassment, drugging, and domestic abuse. 

While many recall the tragic court case in Avignon, France, her name is often forgotten. However, her name must be remembered not just because she … Continue reading

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The Controversial Election of Venezuela’s Maduro and Debates Around International Interference

The Controversial Election of Venezuela’s Maduro and Debates Around International Interference

November 2, 2024November 10, 2024 Olivia Ardito

On July 28 of this year, protests erupted all over Venezuela. Tear gas, Molotov cocktails, and bullets flew all around in a firey scene. The chaos began after Nicolás Maduro was announced as the presidential election winner for a third … Continue reading

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