Boko Haram, Nigeria’s militant Islamist group, abducted more than 200 girls from a northeastern Nigerian school in the town of Chibok on April 14. An estimate of 200 heavily armed militants arrived at night in 20 vehicles to kidnap the students. Parents of the abducted girls have said to have reported to officials a list of names of missing children, but officials did not listen … Continue reading 234 Nigerian girls kidnapped; awareness rises

By Vaughn Cyrus Staff Writer      Joaquin Guzman also known as “El Chapo” the well-known drug lord has been arrested in Mazatlán  , Mexico. Guzman’s 13 year run from authorities ended Saturday, February 22, 2014 in a joint operation of Mexican marines and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents.      This will be the second time Guzman has been sent to jail. He was originally sentenced … Continue reading After years on the run, El Chapo is brought to justice

Tension with the Ukraine all began with the split between citizens who face West toward Europe and those who to face East toward Russia. Last year, President Viktor Yanukovych decided to discard an European trade deal that promised rewards of cash offered by Russia. The declined trade deal left  some appalled Western Ukrainians who moved to the streets to voice their opinion.           Ukraine and … Continue reading Did the Cold War ever end?

By Zephyr Strosnider Features Editor Originally from Colorado, Gus Kenworthy, an Olympic silver-medalist freeskier, has been receiving attention lately for his adoption of puppies from Russia while competing at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. He reportedly came across a litter of strays while walking the streets in Sochi and vowed to take them home and give them a better life. The story is especially heartwarming … Continue reading Hope for mistreated animals around the world: Spartan alum does her part