US and Japan unite against nuclear North Korea

Bryan Dooley, Senior Writer
March 8, 2013

President Obama met with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Feb. 22 to strengthen the countries’ long-standing alliance. The relationship between the two nations has experienced some tension in recent years, but was rebuilt on Friday when both world leaders expressed opposition to North Korea’s... Read more »

Australian cost of living: prices now scream ‘crikey’

Josh Ballard, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013

You are studying abroad in scenic Sydney, Australia. After a day of researching the rich Aboriginal culture and playing with wallabies, you return to your home-stay only to realize that you are out of eggs. When you reach the store to pick up a dozen, you are shocked to see the price: five dollars. According... Read more »

After years of violence, the Congo will know peace

Katy Andrews, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013

Bright times are ahead in the so-called “Heart of Darkness.” After 15 years of violence, genocide and the cultivation of child soldiers, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed a peace treaty. “No more blood must run,” Congolese President Joseph Kabila told USA Today before signing the... Read more »

Italian election goes nowhere fast

Lane Martin, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013

Italy intended to have a newly elected prime minister on Feb. 25, but one week later the general election is still racked with gridlock. Much of the Italian voters’ indecision over this election might be due to the vast influence a new leader will yield over the Italian political and economic systems... Read more »

Obama, Congress tackle immigration reform in US

Bryan Dooley, Senior Writer
March 1, 2013

In recent weeks, immigration reform has become a significant point of contention between President Obama and Congressional Republicans. Both have released reform proposals. “The current immigration system in the U.S. contains many injustices, so in that sense I believe it is ‘broken,’” said Maria... Read more »