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U.S. launches ‘major combat operations’ in Iran as Canada urges caution
Anti-riot police in central Tehran in front of a state building covered with a billboard depicting the destruction of a U.S. aircraft carrier. (Credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) In the early hours of Feb. 28, explosions were reported across Tehran and the U.S. confirmed they were not just watching; they were involved. In an eight-minute video posted to Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the American military had begun “major combat operations in Iran,”

Jennifer William
Mar 22 min read


Bad Bunny’s halftime show ignites national debate
Bad Bunny performed during the Super Bowl half-time show at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation) When Bad Bunny took the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month, the performance quickly moved beyond music. The Puerto Rican global superstar delivered a largely Spanish-language set celebrating Latin culture, identity and community. His performance drew widespread praise, sharp political criticism

Polina Kozlova
Feb 233 min read


Explainer: What the Epstein files really expose, untouchable power
A February 2000 photograph shows Donald Trump, then-girlfriend Melania Knauss, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. (Credit: Davidoff Studios/ Getty Images) Content Warning: This story contains mentions of rape or sexual assault that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. The newest release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein did what every release seems to do: it made everyone pause, scroll, argue and repost. Names resurface

Jennifer William
Feb 233 min read


Grammys 2026 becomes platform for political outcry
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell accept Song of the Year at the Grammys' ceremony. (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Content Warning: This article mentions immigration enforcement, detention and explicit language used in speeches at the Grammys. Every year, the Recording Academy celebrates artists and their music at the Grammy Awards. This year marked the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. For many artists, it was a celebration of their work, but for others, it was an opportun
Isabella Pacheco Rosales
Feb 163 min read


‘Melania’: When political branding becomes a documentary
Melania Trump arrives for the premiere of her movie “Melania” at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) The rollout of the documentary Melania was meant to spotlight first lady Melania Trump’s return to Washington. Instead, it has unfolded as a study in political polarization, awkward optics and renewed scrutiny of its director. The film, directed by Brett Ratner, follows the 20

Polina Kozlova
Feb 163 min read


Explainer: Canada–U.S. relations at a crossroads, experts say Canada is more exposed than ever
Car., unidentified. Canadian Private Post Card. Knowles & Co. London Ont. Circa 1907/09 (Credit: An Encyclopedia of Canadian Animation, Cartooning and Illustration) Canada is entering 2026 facing what global risk analysts describe as its most precarious relationship with the United States in decades, a moment that is forcing Ottawa to rethink long-standing assumptions about trade, security and economic dependence. In its Top Risks 2026 report, political risk consultancy Eura

Polina Kozlova
Feb 23 min read


ICE shootings test truth in the social media age
(Graphic art by Oma Studios) Two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this January didn’t just take lives. They set off protests, political firestorms and a blitz of online narratives racing ahead of the facts. Almost immediately, videos, tweets and posts shaped what people believed had happened. On Jan. 7, Renée Good was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent during an enforcement operation. On Jan. 24, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse for the U.S.

Jennifer William
Feb 22 min read


Commentary: When leaders speak of peace, but the world remains at war
World leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where discussions on peace and global cooperation took place amidst ongoing international conflicts. (Credit: AP News / Evan Vucci) While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a “Board of Peace,” an initiative he said would operate alongside existing international institutions. When asked whether the proposal would replace the United Nations, Trump said, “You

Suzanne Shah
Jan 262 min read


Kimmel, Kirk and the free speech divide in the U.S.
On Sept. 17, ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air after comments Kimmel made regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk....

Jennifer William
Sep 29, 20252 min read


STU lecture breaks down Donald Trump’s first nine months in office
Attendees who filled the room watched as Tom Bateman, Connor Barry, Amanda DiPaolo, Shaun Narine, Jamie Gillies and Laura Levick (left to...

Fernanda Sanchez
Sep 22, 20253 min read


‘It’s one of the great crimes of the 21st century:’ STU prof reacts to Israel breaking ceasefire with Hamas
On March 18, Israeli forces killed over 400 people in Gaza in overnight attacks, which officially broke the ceasefire agreement the nation signed with Hamas that began on Jan. 19.

Jonas May
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Why is Carney calling a spring federal election?
Less than two weeks after being sworn in as the 24th prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, triggering a federal election.

Jonas May
Mar 24, 20254 min read


Review: Robert Pattinson returns to the big screen as Mickey 17
On March 7, Mickey 17 premiered in theatres. Starring Robert Pattinson, this dystopian storyline transports the audience to a future where science has discovered a way to resurrect humans through 3D printing.
Alberto Chávez
Mar 24, 20252 min read


STU professor calls Trump's comments a ‘horrific violation’ of international law
While Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Washington, President Donald Trump said he wants the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, displacing all of the Palestinians in the region. “The Gaza Strip would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of the fighting,” said Trump in a press conference.

Jonas May
Feb 17, 20253 min read
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