ICE Agents Harrasing, Assaulting, and Arresting Journalists

 By: Kyle Tunstull

¨Recently, there have been an increased number of reports of ICE agents harassing, assaulting citizens and residents who are taking it upon themselves to be the 4th estate documenting ICE. ICE has been arresting journalists while they are simply doing their jobs. Journalists play a critical role in documenting events and informing the public, especially on ICE and ICE protests recently.¨

JusticeFest: The Bear's Perspective   

By: Alix Langford

"Democrats and republicans are ultimately citizens being used by the wealthy to continue their growth rather than the establishment of a true, just, society."

When Winning Becomes Identity: What Happens When You Lose?

By: Troy Rollins

"Hard work continues; there are early mornings, late nights, repeated effort without shortcuts. In due course, not only does success become commonplace, but the expectation of success begins to become mandatory. Early recognition only serves to confirm such a mind-set. Compliments from others, confirmation from role models, and tangible proof of achievements all contribute to the development of self-perception linked to success. For successful people—whether in athletics, artistic pursuits, or business, success ceases to be an end in itself. Success becomes a reflection of self-worth."

We Did This: How Hollywood Shapes the United States Conflicts through the Glorification of War

By: Nathan Morton

"For this kind of heroic myth, they are unable to face their own internal damage. They are unable to look at themselves and say, 'My God, we did this,'" (Vermes).

Further than History: Honoring the Past While Shaping Today’s Civil Rights Movement

By: Malakhi Robinson 

"Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, a time dedicated to the recognition of achievements, struggles, and the lasting impact of African Americans throughout history. The tradition began around a century ago when the historian Carter G. Woodson created “Negro History Week” in 1926 to highlight black excellence and contributions that were often ignored many times in textbooks. Over time, the celebration expanded into the full month that we nationally celebrate today."

Oops! All Data Centers

By: Troy Rollins and Nathan Morton

"AI Data Centers are the name for facilities which house the specific IT structure needed to power and bring artificial intelligence to most applications. These facilities include networking and storage rooms, as well as energy and (infamous) cooling systems for the AI. These centers, which are built from the ground up and often costing upwards of $4,000,000,000 (Shedletsky), are often built by the parent company of which-ever AI system it’s powering (i.e. ChatGPT and OpenAI, or Gemini and Google)."

FIFA Disqualification

By: Sam Benson and Etienne Le Beouf

"The world cup is the largest sports event across the entire world. Millions of people watch the largest tournament of the most popular sport on earth. There have been multiple circumstances that have caused FIFA to ban a country from playing in the tournament."

Discriminating, Not Saving

By: Alix Langford

"Our laws, infrastructure, and social norms are all baked with the history of hatred towards not only Black Americans, but women, people in the queer community, and people with disabilities."

The Cuban Experience

By: Mia Regojo

"As Cuba faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, questions have emerged about the island’s leadership."

The Legacy of Jesse Jackson: I am Somebody

By: Edward Elam

"Jackson’s passing is also a reminder that many leaders of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements are no longer with us. As their voices fade, the responsibility of preserving their stories becomes more urgent" (Glaude, 2026).

 The True Cost of College

By: Alyssa Cravens and Samuel McCollister

"Immediately upon its release, Ants From Up There received amazing reviews, solidifying the band as one of the greatest in not just the British indie rock scene, but the global indie scene as well.."

Protesting at the Olympics: Its Past and the Possibilities for its Future

 By: Lena Sabaka

"Because of the huge influence this event and the choices the athletes make during it can have, the Olympics have often been the setting for subtle and not so subtle acts of protest and commentary on the state of the world."

The Winter Olympics

By: Alyssa Cravens & Samuel McCollister

"The winter olympics is a widespread tradition held in Milano Cortina in the year 2026. Competitors from the United States, Asia, Europe, South America, and even parts of Africa."