July 1, 2017, marks the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation—the process by which the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united into one Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. All year, the country will be celebrating this exciting...
Move over bottle-flippers: Fidget spinners are taking the main stage. Marketed as aides for individuals with anxiety, autism and ADHD, fidget spinners are small gadgets that spin in your hand as you twirl the blades. Forbes calls them a “cure for nervous or...
During college, I spent a semester abroad in Ghana. It was my first time out of the country, and I’d heard it time and time again: Don’t be a tourist. Be a Traveler. Thankfully, our program director made strategic moves to help us experience the culture...
The latest Netflix hit, 13 Reasons Why is based on a novel of the same name by Jay Asher. It chronicles fictional teenager Hannah Baker’s death by suicide. Before her death, Hannah records a series of 13 tapes, blaming people—and providing reasons—for her death....
Sail. Steam. Stealth. These three words summarize the U.S. Navy’s evolution, from its humble beginnings to a formidable naval power. The greatest Navy that currently is might not have been if Congress had prevailed. Newly independent from Great Britain, the...
