The war in Ukraine isn’t over just because it’s no longer on your social media feed By: Hannah Alvarnaz – 2022 Summer Intern Five months ago, social media timelines were filled with Ukrainian flags and posts describing the outrage that…
We are still living with Jim Crow By: Aaron Joseph – 2021 Summer Intern We are living in a society where the color of our skin determines who we are and what we do. There has always been a thin…
Going back to school can be stressful for any child—especially for kids living through the COVID-19 pandemic and returning to the classroom. Now, declining rates of COVID-19 cases mean schools are eligible to reopen, with safety provisions such as masking…
Why food waste is a major issue in the United States By: Lindsey Becker – 2021 Summer Intern Up to 40% of food in the United States goes to waste each year. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates…
The ticking time bomb: climate change By: Aarushi Dedhiya – 2021 Summer Intern The hotter temperatures and destruction of our environment are proof that we can’t ignore climate change. Scientists continue to warn us that immediate action is needed to…
By: Xavier Humphrey – 2021 Summer Intern According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition, challenging means, “requiring the full application of one’s abilities, attention, or resources.” This word and its synonyms are connected to schools…
Why we should hold off on lifting the mask mandate By: Sahiti Kulkarni – 2021 Summer Intern The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world. This unexpected and deadly disease caught all of humanity off guard and has impacted the…
Watch 2021 Internship Webinars: Insights from Leaders and Experts On this page you’ll find the collection of webinars that offer a behind-the-scenes look at the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg’s 2021 Internship Program. These engaging sessions provided our interns with…
A weekly look at WACH 2020 summer intern perspectives on current issues surrounding world affairs. This week we heard from Carol Agaiby, Janet Kim, and Sangbin (Jake) Han on COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. Janet Kim: My name…
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