Zara Larsson poses on hands and knees for her album cover for Midnight Sun.

Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun: a Review

Swedish singer Zara returns with her new album “Midnight Sun,” showcasing her unique blend of dance and emotional music. Featuring standout tracks like “Blue Moon” and “Eurosummer,” the album captures themes of ambition and self-reflection while providing infectious energy. Zara’s ability to connect with listeners cements her status as a pop powerhouse. Continue reading Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun: a Review

 
Galina Smirnova sits in a wheelchair in court. A police officer stands guard behind her.

95-year-old Woman Charged with Murder after Killing Nursing Home Roommate

Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu Galina Smirnova, 95, has been charged with second-degree murder as well as fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after allegedly killing her nursing home roommate Nina Kravtsov, 89. On Sunday, September 14th, Kravtsov was observed by nursing home staff “alive and asleep in her bed” in her room at Seagate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coney Island, Brooklyn, … Continue reading 95-year-old Woman Charged with Murder after Killing Nursing Home Roommate

 
Josh Allen, the Bills, and the Ravens all clash for the football during NFL season.

2025 NFL Quarter Season Carnival Awards

As the 2025 NFL season reaches its quarter mark, several players are making their case for prestigious awards. Josh Allen stands out as MVP, Puka Nacua leads for Offensive Player of the Year, while Micah Parsons is a top contender for Defensive Player of the Year. Key rookies and comeback stories also highlight the season’s excitement. Continue reading 2025 NFL Quarter Season Carnival Awards

 
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Xin Xin, the Last Giant Panda in Latin America

The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico was the first outside China to breed Giant Pandas, starting with Pe-Pe and Ying-Ying in 1975. Their offspring included Xen Li and Xin Xin, the oldest panda in captivity at 35 years. Attempts to breed Xin Xin have been unsuccessful, raising concerns about future panda replacements as China no longer gifts them. Continue reading Xin Xin, the Last Giant Panda in Latin America

 
Families grieve as the war rages on between Palestine and Israel.

UN Commission Finds that Israel has Committed Genocide Against Palestinians

(Image via BBC) Staff Editor: Gwen Pichette Email: gpichette@umassd.edu The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has released a report confirming that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians. The Commission is headed by Navi Pillay, a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, former International Criminal Court judge, and former judge and president of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for … Continue reading UN Commission Finds that Israel has Committed Genocide Against Palestinians

 

Trans People to be Labeled as “Nihilistic Violent Extremists” by FBI

Emerging FBI reports suggest that transgender individuals may be labeled as “Nihilistic Violent Extremists.” This piece delves into controversial statistics, exploring the connection between violent incidents and the transgender community, sparking a debate on the broader implications for civil rights and identity. Continue reading Trans People to be Labeled as “Nihilistic Violent Extremists” by FBI