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The Soapbox: The fight against sexual abuse continues

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.

Kristian Burt, News Editor • February 11, 2022

In the Catholic Church, religious leaders cover up abuse Former Pope Benedict XVI denied allegations of misconduct on Tuesday regarding the mishandling of sexual abuse cases involving...

Alex Smith

The Ambidextrous Academic

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large • March 8, 2018

Alex Smith can’t tie himself down to just one passion. Instead, he plays the field, trying his hand at whatever piques his interest at the time, immersing himself in all he does. The...

Will the Visa Suspension Between the U.S. and Turkey End?

Anonymous • October 17, 2017

For the first time in their diplomatic history, the United States and Turkey have mutually suspended all non-immigrant visa applications such as diplomatic, travel, commerce, employment and even student visas. I heard this news from someone very close to me back in Turkey. I did not want believe it.

Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2017

Yet, no matter how much people struggle to take Kim Jong-un and U.S. president Donald Trump seriously, the threat this time around cannot be ignored, and the slightest strategical mistake will lead to a serious catastrophe.

How Will Trump’s Policies Affect You? We Broke It Down

Miranda Levingston, Herman Lee, Téa Kvetenadze and Coco Wang • November 18, 2016

A look at Trump's policies on race, taxes, international relations, healthcare and education.

Colombia’s Drug Problem Isn’t US Responsibility

Connor Borden, Staff Writer • September 14, 2016

Although the United States and Colombia have cooperated in the past when providing to paramilitary assistance in pushing back the drug trade, the United States has overstepped their boundaries.

Capitalism Won’t Solve Cuban Inequality

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2016

With no chance of mobility and a pittance from the central government, the poverty-stricken population of Cuba cannot hope to escape the cycle of poverty.

Obama’s Disposition Towards Cuba Proves the U.S. Has Come A Long Way

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 19, 2016

A publicized presidential visit conveys good intentions, but a U.S. company creating jobs shows a deeper commitment to the Cuban people.

U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

October 24, 2013

The U.S. international surveillance reach has caused mistrust among major European allies.

Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

January 30, 2013

Hooshang Amirahmadi, candidate for president, is the better choice for Iran.