By: Yolanda Mwita In today’s interconnected world, the need for transparency and honesty in global health policy is more pressing than ever. The recent global health crises from the COVID-19 pandemic to emerging threats like climate-induced health issues demonstrate that…
By: Anish Koka It was a sunny morning. I had just finished the second period when I got called into the principal’s office. I walked across the hall and took a quick right as I turned onwards to the principal…
By: Mohamed Abdou “AI and humans are both knowledge producers, just like the sculptor and painter are both artists, but they will be forever, in my mind, be distinct and separated,” says James Brusseau, a philosophy professor at Pace University…
By: Raiyan Bakshi Flint, Michigan: It’s a place many Americans associate with one thing in particular, poisoned water. In 2015, the water in Flint was found to have extraordinarily toxic levels of lead well beyond EPA acceptable limits. Many in…
The 2024 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, was a resounding success. This annual event, organized by our summer interns, brought together thought leaders, experts, and aspiring young professionals to engage…
By: Selina Xu As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity refers to the reduced quality of someone’s diet and the inaccessibility of nutritious and plentiful food. In 2022, 17 million U.S. households suffered food insecurity, according…
By: Maddie Graf In our tangled political landscape, it is increasingly important to harbor a healthy skepticism about the world around us. However, the misinformed conspiracy theories that have become emboldened by modern day social platforms takes this apprehension too…
By: Humza Hasan We need a ceasefire in Palestine right now. The fighting is causing too much pain and suffering for Palestinians. Homes, and hospitals are being bombed, and people have nowhere to go. A ceasefire would stop the violence…
By Naomi Limann A prominent memory from 6th grade was my burning desire for a phone. It seemed like every kid my age had one, connecting them to entertainment and social validation. I constantly argued with my parents about the…
Mary Gabriele says she’s sickened by the political violence gripping our nation. A senior at Temple University, Gabriele spoke on PennLive’s Battleground PA podcast and shared her reactions to the gunfire that left one father dead and several people injured,…
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