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“They’re All Dead:” Laylat Al-Qadr and Eid-Al-Fitr in Israel And Gaza

April 10, 2024 marked Eid-Al-Fitr, one of the holiest holidays in Islam, when the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan is reached. During...

To the End of Earth: Voyage of Hanno the Navigator

In a few short months, the Class of 2024 will find themselves on a new journey as we embark upon our college careers. I...

Why Be Proud of America?

In the 247 years and 10 months since independence was first declared, millions of Americans, both alive now and long dead, have declared that...

Israel and Palestine Part 4: A New Kind of Threat | 1974-2022

Welcome back to this especially happy topic. Where we left off, Israel had just defeated yet another Arab invasion and had just wrapped up...

The Evolution of Cruise Ships (Part One: 1891 – 1920)

On January 27, 2024, M.S. 'Icon of the Seas' departed Miami on her maiden cruise. At 248,663 tons, she is the largest cruise ship...

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, it’s a Total Solar Eclipse!

On Monday, April 8, a rare astronomical eclipse will occur above Jesuit where the path of the moon will cross between the Sun and...

Historical Figure of the Week: Gabrielle Ray

Today, many actors and actresses of the 20th century are well remembered, and have achieved a legendary status in popular culture, such as Marilyn...

Issues Confronting the US in 2024: Part 5 (Home Front)

Along with intensifying geopolitical tensions, the US also confronted numerous global and domestic issues. The 2020s decade began with COVID-19’s catastrophic impact on the...

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