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With the start of this new decade, the 2020s will be stepping into the shoes of one of the most culturally relevant decades in American history, the Roaring Twenties. Defined … Continue reading Welcome to the New ’20s!

When most people hear the name Bush, they think of President George W. Bush, or the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on SMU’s campus.  Most people, however, also … Continue reading The Bush Institute’s Women’s Initiative: Promoting Female Empowerment Through Education

Peter Buffett is a name you may not recognize.  To many girls in impoverished and third-world countries however, his name means hope.  He and his wife, Jennifer, co-founded and are … Continue reading Peter Buffett and the Novo Foundation: Empowering Impoverished Girls Across the World

Strolling along the sidewalk in Highland Park Village it is not uncommon to see luxury brands such as Hermes, Dior, Jimmy Choo, and Carolina Herrera lining the plaza.  While Highland … Continue reading Bird Bakery Hatches Nostalgic and Delicious Food in Highland Park Village

Nothing says “summer” more than two scoops of ice cream on either a cone or in a cup.  Nothing sounds like “summer” more than waves crashing on the beach, and … Continue reading Serving Up Scoops in Bishop Arts

Hope Supply Company, formerly known as Captain Hope’s Kids, was founded in 1989.  At first, Hope Supply Company served as a “clearinghouse of donates resources,” according to their website.  The … Continue reading Bringing Hope to Homeless Children

     In the current political climate, there has been growing tension between the press and the people, particularly those involved in politics or activism. Even straight news stories are often … Continue reading Northwestern Reporters Apologize for Reporting

     Early October, Ursuline alumna Melinda Gates announced that she will be committing $1 billion to promoting gender equality. This announcement, centered around a three-pronged approach to implement more women … Continue reading Ursuline Alumna Melinda Gates Pledges $1 Billion to Gender Equality

     A court case against Harvard University over discriminatory admissions practices, brewing since 2014, reached a decision early in October. The case, brought forward by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), … Continue reading Harvard Ruling Heightens the Affirmative Action Debate

     In a school full of teenage girls, there is a good chance that there are many shopping-lovers at Ursuline. Many students have fond memories of middle school mall excursions … Continue reading Go On A Green Shopping Spree

     As debates over gun control and its role in the prevention of school shootings continues to escalate, the Supreme Court’s role in the interpretation of preexisting laws is essential … Continue reading Appeal to Sandy Hook Lawsuit Denied by Supreme Court

     Financial wiz-kid Lauren Simmons has ushered wall street into the 21st century by becoming the youngest and, currently, only female trader for the New York Stock Exchange and the … Continue reading Lauren Simmons is Trading Stocks and Breaking Norms