United States Archives

The U.S. should keep out of the Cuban equation

November 19, 2018
Opinion, Politics, Student Thoughts

Eduardo Alvarez/ Asst. Opinion Director For U.S.-Cuba relations, any normality would be revolutionary and both peoples would benefit from it. The two countries have always had an abnormal relationship. From the Southern slave states’ interest in annexing the island in the 19th century to expand slavery to the two U.S. military occupations, to today’s apparently […]

Puerto Rico isn’t poorly managed; it’s exploited by other nations

June 1, 2018
Opinion, Student Thoughts

Clara Barros/Staff Writer Hurricane season starts on June 1st, 2018. It’s been eight months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, but the mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulin Cruz, said it clearly a few days ago: the island “isn’t ready” and “remains in desperate need of help.” We all know that Puerto Rico has been […]

US-NK summit can occur if Trump and Kim have a clear dialogue

May 30, 2018
Opinion, Student Thoughts

Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer On May 24, President Donald Trump sent a letter to North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-Un that called for the cancellation of their summit in Singapore on June 12, while also leaving open the possibility of future communication between the two nations. Following the announcement, it was confirmed on Tuesday through Trump’s Twitter […]

Obama addresses equal pay, students and professors weigh in

April 16, 2014
News

On April 8, President Barack Obama signed two executive actions designed to address pay inequality, signing the Equal Pay Act.

Ukraine peninsula “on fire as we speak”

March 4, 2014
News, World

Ukraine remains in the middle of Europe and Russia -- not only geographically, but politically and culturally.

Pre-med students prepare for “more difficult” MCAT

December 5, 2013
News

Pre-med students may face a more difficult Medical College Admissions Test once the revamped version is administered in 2015.

Students and faculty not concerned with marketability of liberal arts degrees

September 24, 2013
News

From 2009-2010, about 3 percent of students in the United States graduated with a degree in liberal arts while the same statistics showed a business degree was the most popular. At the University, the most popular major remains business, accounting for 35 percent of all degrees conferred between 2011-2012. Noble Cook, a professor of history, dismisses the possibility of concern for liberal arts students, however.

Turmoil between U.S. and Venezuela explored on-campus

September 22, 2013
News

The Latin American and Caribbean Center will sponsor an event on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. titled “Damaged Beyond Repair? U.S.–Venezuela Relations” at the College of Business, Room 232, South Campus. Students attending this event will get the opportunity to hear the words of Patrick Duddy, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela.

Obama delays Congressional vote on military action in Syria

September 12, 2013
News, World

President Obama announced his decision to delay Congressional voting on any military action in Syria in favor of a more diplomatic approach on the night of Sept. 10. His proposal includes working with Russian and Chinese officials, along with the U.N., to ensure that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad surrenders his chemical weapons peacefully. Students and staff commented.