In May, the State of Iowa opened up COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all Iowans over the age of 12. This means high schoolers are now eligible. As eligibility increases, so does controversy. What is the best way to distribute vaccines? Some states have adopted a centralized approach. A Twitter account run by a good samaritan is as close as Iowa has gotten to a centralized method for announcing new...

It’s a frigid Friday night, a home game for the Scarlets. Entering the East gym, you see the bright lights gleaming from the scoreboard, you can hear the crowd roaring, you can feel the tension and anxiousness of everyone in the auditorium. Basketballs dribbling on the wooden floor, shoes squeaking, kids chasing the ball, smiles on everyone’s face. This is what you would typically see during a...

It is another bright sunny morning in Yemen. Many Yemenis are awoken by the deafening sounds of bombs destroying hospitals and every other building near them. Thousands of children are injured, laying in hospital beds all over the country. The wounded need food and medical supplies, but there is not enough. Parents watch their kids at the brink of dying from starvation and there is absolutely nothing...

If you have been looking for a book to read that is pure comedy and engaging, look no further than Trevor Noah's "Born a Crime." Although it is four years old, it is still relevant to this day. You will find yourself experiencing a wide range of emotions from happiness to sadness.  Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, television host, producer, writer, political commentator, and...

Imagine this: you are sitting at home with your family watching the news just like every other night, when suddenly you see some familiar faces. These are the faces of Jassmaray Johnson, Jalesha Johnson, Matthew Bruce, Tiana Warner, and LaShon Winfield. What are they doing? Leading the fight for the Des Moines Black Liberation Movement. Together. Bravely and Passionately. So, what is so familiar about...