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The Charger Bulletin

The Student News Source of the University of New Haven

The Charger Bulletin

The Student News Source of the University of New Haven

The Charger Bulletin

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Iran launches missile attack against Iraq, striking near new U.S. consulate

Lillian Newton, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

Earlier this month, Iran, in an unprecedented attack against Israel, used 12 ballistic missiles to hit the Iraqi capital of Erbil. According to Kurdish officials, the attacks seemed to target the U.S....

COVID-19 cases surge across China, government to send more than 51 million into lockdown

Gabriel Caldato, Contributing Writer March 29, 2022

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has been known for its COVID-zero strategy, which includes international travel bans, extensive lockdowns and widespread testing for the Chinese population. Until...

Child protesting the war in Uraine, Berlin, Feb. 24. 2022.

Sweeping sanctions are placed on Russia amid ongoing Ukraine Invasion

Lillian Newton, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

Since the start of Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, the majority of countries around the world have come together to condemn Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin and his administration for choosing to start...

USPS van parked on a street, San Francisco, Dec. 28. 2021.

The Postal Service Reform Act and USPS’ financial crisis

Lillian Newton, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

Last week, a bill that would overhaul the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) finances and allow the agency to take steps to modernize its services cleared the House 342-92. The rare show of bipartisan...

Kim Potter, former Minnesota police officer sentenced to two years in prison for killing of Daunte Wright

Samuel Weinmann, Politics Editor March 1, 2022

Kim Potter, the ex-Minnesota police officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright, has been sentenced to two years in prison by Judge Regina Chu. Potter was also fined $1,000 by the Minnesota court. Although...

The Capitol Building, D.C.

How the “Dear White Staffers” Instagram page is working to unionize Capitol Hill

Samuel Weinmann, Politics Editor March 1, 2022

Over the past couple of years, an anonymous Instagram account under the name of "Dear White Staffers" has been raising awareness about the treatment that many BIPOC individuals experience while working...

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Joe Biden nominates first Black woman to serve in U.S. Supreme Court

Samuel Weinmann, Politics Editor February 25, 2022

On Friday, U.S. Pres. Joe Biden officially nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, as the Supreme Court Justice to replace soon-to-be retired Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first...

Rioters storm the U.S. Capitol, D.C, Jan. 6, 2021.

The perfect storm: COVID-19, social media and political unrest

Lillian Newton, Staff Writer February 22, 2022

Perspective With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to social media platforms to stay connected and entertained. Online platforms such as Instagram and Twitter have allowed individuals...

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President Biden plans to appoint a Black woman to SCOTUS

Jenelle Johnson, Contributing Writer February 22, 2022

President Joe Biden is committed to his campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the United States Supreme Court as a replacement for Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who is retiring at the end of the current...

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Should we be worried about the new “stealth” omicron variant?

Jenelle Johnson, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

A new “stealth” variant of COVID-19 has recently been on the rise in various parts of the world. This subvariant of the Omicron variant is scientifically called BA.2 and has a greater possibility for...

A row of Ukrainian flags outside the House with Chimaeras, Kyiv, Ukraine.

An analysis of Russia’s possible invasion on Ukraine

Lillian Newton, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Perspective In October 2021, Russia began moving troops and military equipment towards their shared border with Ukraine, causing fears of a potential invasion. Satellite images from late last year showcased...

COVID-19 vaccines.

FDA Advisory Committee meeting to discuss use of COVID-19 vaccine on children postponed as new data arises

Samuel Weinmann, Politics Editor February 15, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently postponed an advisory committee meeting to discuss the administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years. The...

What you should know about the “Great Resignation” phenomenon

What you should know about the “Great Resignation” phenomenon

Lillian Newton, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

Over the past few months, more than 33 million Americans have voluntarily resigned from their jobs, leading to the coining of the term “The Great Resignation.” Starting in spring 2021, there has been...

Learning from the ascendancy of Trump's nativist and anti-immigrant rhetoric

Learning from the ascendancy of Trump’s nativist and anti-immigrant rhetoric

Samuel Weinmann, Politics Editor February 8, 2022

"For decades, the America-blaming left has been relentlessly pushing a vision of America that casts our history, culture, traditions, and founding documents in the most negative possible light," wrote...

Banning guns does not and will not work

Lindsay Giovannone, Sports Editor December 7, 2021

The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America says: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,...

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