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The 2024 Electoral College map.

Photo | Trump Sweeps Presidential Election in Landslide Victory

Clive Sutton, Journalist
November 20, 2024

The 2024 Electoral College map.

Hurricane Milton off the coast of Mexico on 6 October 2024

Photo | Hurricanes Devastate Southern United States

Clive Sutton, Journalist
October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton off the coast of Mexico on 6 October 2024

The New York Times building in New York, NY across from the Port Authority.

Photo | Op-Ed: Reporting in the Big City with SoNYT

Mary Wang, Managing Editor
September 13, 2024

The New York Times building in New York, NY across from the Port Authority.

Bitcoin mining farm

Photo | Examining Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact

Cooper Horn, Journalist
May 28, 2024

Bitcoin mining farm

Rent at Nederlander Theatre in Broadway

Photo | Review: Without You, Life Goes On

Mary Wang, Managing Editor
April 10, 2024

Rent at Nederlander Theatre in Broadway

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sits in a cart after an injury against the Washington Commanders in 2020. Burrow's injury is one of many that quarterbacks have suffered, which should be a wake-up call to the NFL.

Photo | Keeping Players’ Heads in the Game, Literally.

Drew Michaeli, Guest Writer
March 25, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sits in a cart after an injury against the Washington Commanders in 2020. Burrow's injury is one of many that quarterbacks have suffered, which should be a wake-up...

“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)

Photo | “The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience

Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor
March 5, 2024

“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)

Adam Ondra climbing "Silence," 9c.

Photo | Scaling the Limits of Human Potential: An Inspiration Story

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024

Adam Ondra climbing "Silence," 9c.

A referee pointing into the distance.

Photo | Innovation Can Fix Sports’ Referee Problem

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
March 5, 2024

A referee pointing into the distance.

Opening tip-off between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks.

Photo | The Detroit Pistons: What Went Wrong?

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024

Opening tip-off between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks.

A depiction between the collision of a Japan Airlines plane and a Coast Guard jetliner.

Photo | Op-Ed: Terror in the Skies

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
February 8, 2024

A depiction between the collision of a Japan Airlines plane and a Coast Guard jetliner.

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Photo | Welcoming the Year of the Dragons

Mary Wang, Managing Editor
February 6, 2024

Outside of NRG Stadium in Houston, the site of the 2024 College Football Championship.

Photo | Another Champion Embroiled in Cheating Scandal

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
January 10, 2024

Outside of NRG Stadium in Houston, the site of the 2024 College Football Championship.

A fireworks display at Doak Campbell Stadium, home of the Florida State Seminoles.

Photo | Money Over Merit: Florida State Snubbed

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor
December 14, 2023

A fireworks display at Doak Campbell Stadium, home of the Florida State Seminoles.

Young girls working in a box factory in 1909.

Photo | The Facts Behind Your Fashion

Paloma Hassan and Grayson Taffe
December 12, 2023

Young girls working in a box factory in 1909.

The official logo of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Photo | Op-Ed: Olympic Baseball is a Home Run

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
November 28, 2023

Photo of the U.S. vs China baseball game during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Championship banners hanger from TD Garden's roof.

Photo | High Expectations for the Celtics after Busy Offseason

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
October 13, 2023

Jayson Tatum drives to the net against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson speaks to reporters before the MLBPAA's 2016 Legends for Youth Dinner.

Photo | Baseball Legend Brooks Robinson Passes Away at 86

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023

Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson speaks to reporters before the MLBPAA's 2016 Legends for Youth Dinner.

Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt

Celia Vasily-Cioffi, Journalist
May 23, 2023

Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Aerial view of the train derailment in East Palestine that took place on February 3. Photo taken by the National Transportation Safety Board, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Op-Ed: Ohio Train Derailment Highlights Distrust for Authorities

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
March 3, 2023

Aerial view of the train derailment in East Palestine that took place on February 3. Photo taken by the National Transportation Safety Board, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.

Photo | Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Life

Celia Vasily-Cioffi, Journalist
February 16, 2023

Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.

The aftermath of the earthquake's destruction in Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Turkey.

Photo | Op-Ed: Humanity in the Face of Natural Disasters

James Yu, Senior Journalist
February 15, 2023

The aftermath of the earthquake's destruction in Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Turkey.

A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Pollution: Undermining Our Planet’s Health

A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Artificial intelligence tools have surged in popularity among students for their ability to complete schoolwork.

Photo | Op-Ed: Will Artificial Intelligence Change Schools Forever?

Edward Flint, Managing Editor
January 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence tools have surged in popularity among students for their ability to complete schoolwork.

An ambulance arrives at a football game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Op-Ed: Life Is Bigger Than Sports

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
January 4, 2023

An ambulance arrives at a football game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

United States President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the COP27 summit this month.

Photo | COP27: There’s Still Time to Tackle the Climate Crisis

Mary Wang, Managing Editor
December 1, 2022

United States President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the COP27 summit this month.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers remarks at COP27.

Photo | Though Not a Five-Year Review Point, COP27 Will Go Down in History

December 1, 2022

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers remarks at COP27.

A 2022 Climate March in Edinburgh.

Photo | Week 2 of COP27 Highlights Women Empowerment

December 1, 2022

A 2022 Climate March in Edinburgh.

Posters for the "1.5 Degrees Live" series at Flinders University.

Photo | 1.5°C: We Are Running Out of Time

December 1, 2022

Posters for the "1.5 Degrees Live" series at Flinders University.

A tornado ravaged Oklahoma in 2010.

Photo | Questions Remain After Week One of COP27

December 1, 2022

A tornado ravaged Oklahoma in 2010.

"Just Stop Oil" protestors threw soup onto a $110 million painting by Vincent Van Gough.

Photo | Op-Ed: We Need Climate Legislation, Not Distraction

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
November 28, 2022

"Just Stop Oil" protestors threw soup onto a $110 million painting by Vincent Van Gough.

A young ESports participant competes in China's Summer League of Legends playoff.

Photo | Op-Ed: As Esports Booms, Opportunity Looms

Phillip Lull, Guest Writer
November 29, 2022

A young ESports participant competes in China's Summer League of Legends playoff.

Maura Healey poses during her 2013 campaign for Massachusetts Attorney General.

Photo | Governor-Elect Healey’s Win Makes State History

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2022

Maura Healey poses during her 2013 campaign for Massachusetts Attorney General.

Quizlet, one of the most-downloaded apps on the App Store, now includes a paywall.

Photo | Changes to Quizlet Causes Frustration Among Students

Abby Jacobs, Journalist
November 15, 2022

Quizlet, one of the most-downloaded apps on the App Store, now includes a paywall.

J. K. Rowling has been the source of recent controversy for her comments on gender identity.

Photo | Op-Ed: You Can’t Separate the Art from the Artist

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
October 31, 2022

J. K. Rowling has been the source of recent controversy for her comments on gender identity.

Flooding partially submerged Sanibel Causeway in Florida. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Op-Ed: Hurricane Ian is Just the Beginning

Edward Flint, Managing Editor
October 11, 2022

Flooding partially submerged Sanibel Causeway in Florida. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Reaching out when you are struggling can be extremely difficult, but always know that there are options and people out there to help you.

Photo | Op-Ed: Observing Suicide Awareness Month

Meera Gandhi, Journalist
September 30, 2022

Reaching out when you are struggling can be extremely difficult, but always know that there are options and people out there to help you.

Teargas is released outside the United States Capitol.

Photo | One Year Later: Remembering January 6

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 6, 2022

Teargas is released outside the United States Capitol.

Photo courtesy of Wikicommons

Photo | Op-Ed: Remembering the Boston Marathon Bombing

Haleigh Jacobs, Multimedia Journalist
October 19, 2021

Photo courtesy of Wikicommons

Kanye West performs for fans in 2009. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Op-Ed: Stop Idolizing Kanye West

Talia Hammer, Journalist
October 5, 2021

Kanye West performs for fans in 2009. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to people ages 12-17.

Photo | Editorial: Students, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Gator Editorial Board
April 20, 2021

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to people ages 12-17.

Dustin Pedroia. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Op-Ed: Dustin Pedroia Retires

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
February 23, 2021

Dustin Pedroia. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | TV Review: ‘WandaVision’ Offers Creepy, Delightful Vibe

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist
February 8, 2021

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Kamala Harris oath of office. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Photo | Op-Ed: A Historic Inauguration Ushers in Hope

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
February 3, 2021

Kamala Harris oath of office. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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