By Natsuko Matsukawa National Flags of DRC and Belgium. (Image Source: Alamy; https://tinyurl.com/mr36jtyz) 1. Introduction Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as African sleeping sickness, is a vector-borne parasitic disease primarily transmitted by the tsetse fly. It is caused by two subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei, which is a protozoan, a single-celled parasitic flagellate: T. […]| American University: Journal of International Service
By Johanna Suh-Hee Rothe Content Warning: This piece contains descriptions and discussions of genocide, including references to mass violence, death, torture, sexual violence, and other forms of extreme human suffering. Reader discretion is advised. “The world must be ever alert to the warning signs of genocide, and act quickly and early to avert it.” [i] […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, including major reserves of lithium, titanium, uranium, graphite, and rare earth elements. (Image Source: Visual Capitalist; https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-ukraines-mineral-resources/) By Luca Mórocz (“Lucy”) The Argument for Sovereignty and National Identity The Russia-Ukraine war remains unresolved with three key factors shaping the trajectory: the balance of military power on the battlefield, economic and military […]| American University: Journal of International Service
A trafficked boy tied with rope. (Image Source: Photograph by HTWE via Shutterstock; https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/kidnapped-little-boy-tied-rope-tortured-1523488403) By Jeffrey M. Jordan, II Introduction Sex trafficking is often framed as an issue that predominantly affects women and girls, leaving a gap in legal protections and social recognition for male victims. With all the evidence and studies available today, the […]| American University: Journal of International Service
“A road to resilience.” The picture depicts a field visit to deliver cardamom saplings, where the vehicle got stranded in mud and monsoon. Years later, little has changed. In many parts of Nepal, half the year remains a struggle for access, as unpaved roads vanish under landslides and floods, leaving villages isolated and development out […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Munkácsi Castle (Palanok Castle) rises above Mukachevo, Ukraine, symbolizing the historic presence of the Hungarian minority in the region. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Munkacsivar.jpg. Licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0.) By Luca Mórocz (”Lucy”) Why do ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia, Ukraine, continue to maintain a strong national Hungarian identity and attachment to Hungary within the context of conflict […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Photo of Roseau, the capital of Dominica, as a cruise ship sits in the port. Roseau is the largest city and main economic hub on the island. (Image Source: Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/photos/dominica-roseau-caribbean-sea-4884551/) By Morgan Dreibelbis Introduction The United Nations has designated the Caribbean as “ground zero” in the global climate emergency, warning that, without immediate action, […]| American University: Journal of International Service
A construction site with a large amount of dirt in the foreground in Brumadinho, Brazil, September 2023 (Image Source: Photograph by Hector Brasil, uploaded to Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-construction-site-with-a-large-amount-of-dirt-in-the-foreground-e5qqoi-aleo) By Amanda Clark Executive Summary Demand for transition minerals is projected to skyrocket, increasing four to six times over to achieve global climate targets. Brazil, with substantial reserves […]| American University: Journal of International Service
A small corn field on Acatenango Volcano, in the Chimaltenango Department of Guatemala. (Image Source: Photograph taken by Christopher Unruh in Guatemala, September 2024) By Christopher Unruh and A…| American University: Journal of International Service
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BY SHAFIQ AHMAD KAMBOH AND MUHAMMAD ITTEFAQ What is the media's role in covering, and perhaps influencing, suicide rates in the global south?| Spring 2025 - mediaethicsmagazine.com
BY MOHIT DHANJANI How is radio serving as a medium of expression and information in modern India? A new look at the status of community radio stations.| Spring 2025 - mediaethicsmagazine.com
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BY MADISON WELLS & SCOTT R. STROUD How offensive can fictional shows like Outlander be in their graphic use of rape and sexual assault?| Spring 2025 - mediaethicsmagazine.com
BY KAT WILLIAMS, SHAWN MUCKLAI, & SCOTT R. STROUD What ethical problems arise when the U.S. government contemplates banning TikTok?| Spring 2025 - mediaethicsmagazine.com
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Protect the dolls. Inspired by the 1980s ballroom scene and popularized by fashion designer Conner Ives, this phrase calls on allies to challenge anti-trans discrimination and hate-motivated violence. Why? Because rights are being stripped away—from White House Executive Orders on “gender ideology extremism” to the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that a woman is someone born […]| Articles – Contexts
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Everything I know about music I learned from Jimmy Ray Casey. He had a perm, and a mustache, and wore cut-off jeans just like Daisy Duke.It was the British Motor Repair that brought us Jimmy Ray.| Portland Review
“Your manuscript is both good and original, but the parts that are good are not original.” This is the quote people on Tiktok have posted about Lauren Roberts hit series “Powerless.” Many peop| The Lance
“Don’t get above your raising.”— Karen Salyer McElmurray Water falls intothe deep fryer, tidalingtowards my shaking hands. Singed skin still serving,brown, sprawling splatters sink ineveryone has them. From drive-thru speakers,music caught inside the car,today, Chopin plays. We work like dancersgraceful folds and tucks, buns pinned,lettuce put to bed. To argue back isto slow down, to say your paindemands us to pause. I dare love this... Read More The post Fast Food Haikus appeared fir...| Portland Review
A new elementary school is opening in Frederick County in August of 2026. Until a new name is chosen, the school has been designated Elementary School (ES) #41. The new 882-seat elementary school will| The Lance
In this podcast, Editors Emily Rice and Caroline Tucker discuss abuse towards camels and horses in Egypt and Morocco.In both Egypt and Morocco, camels are often used as tourist attractions, where| The Lance
On April 29, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) hosted its annual All-County Dance recital to showcase the county’s best dancers.Members of the All-County Dance Team gathered at Governor Tho| The Lance
By Oriele Benavides The Venezuelan crisis of 2014-2015, broadly characterized by a drastic drop in oil production and prices and harsh international economic sanctions, caused absolute disorder and intensified a diaspora that continues today. Effects included hyperinflation, beginning in 2015, that reached stratospheric levels when it hit 103,008% in 2018. At that moment, the government’s … Continue reading Food, Community, and Resistance in Hyperinflationary Venezuela →| The Recipes Project
By Yanet Acosta A cookbook is much more than a simple collection of recipes.[i] In the case of Cocina de recursos (Deseo mi comida) by Ignacio Doménech, the cookbook is not only a tool of critique but also a form of resistance. It pushes back against the devastation of war, a devastation that leaves its … Continue reading Anguish as a Form of Resistance: Ignacio Doménech’s Cocina de Recursos (Deseo mi comida) in Civil War Spain →| The Recipes Project
By Pradeep Barua The Indian Army participated in both world wars in the twentieth century. During the First World War (1914-1918,) 1.3 million Indian soldiers fought for the British Empire. Another two million men joined the Indian Army and fought for the allies in World War Two (1939-1945).[i] In the latter case, feeding this massive … Continue reading Curry Goes to War: Indian Army Field Rations in World War Two →| The Recipes Project
By Bridget María Chesterton The defeat of Paraguay by its powerful neighbors, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, during the War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870) left the country in ruins. The complex causes of the war can be boiled down to the fact that Paraguayans sought to limit the growing power and influence of Brazil … Continue reading Remembering Francisco Solano López’s Foodways in Paraguay →| The Recipes Project
By Enemchukwu Nnaemeka Wars in post-colonial Africa, like in other places across the world, were not only fought with guns, ammunitions, and bombardments but also with strategies of starvation. Starvation as a military strategy has been employed by various groups throughout history, with the primary intent of forcing an enemy to surrender or retreat. These … Continue reading Of Rodents, Stockfish, and Win-the-War Soup: Surviving Starvation in Biafra →| The Recipes Project
Georgetown faculty and alumni apply their unique talents to better understand and protect the remarkable marine mammals who inhabit our oceans Each year, Distinguished University Professor Janet Mann brings a […]| Georgetown Today
Imagine not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset for thirty days, while completing normal day-to-day tasks like going to school, sports and work. Well this is what approximately two billion Musli| The Lance
Keep your eyes peeled for pulse-pounding mysteries, fantastic adventures, and true history coming your way spring and early summer 2025! Koda and the Whales Children's Picture Books, STEM, Marine Biology This educational book teaches children facts about gray whales and their ocean home from the perspective of Carrie Newell, the author's dog,…| Torchflame Books
It has some big shoes to fill, coming from the same creator as Laid-Back Camp, and it makes a strong start as a hobby show.| Anime Feminist
Maybe I can’t ask Food for the Soul to singlehandedly cure my existential dread, but I do have high hopes for it as a PA Works original.| Anime Feminist
People consume content daily in a variety of forms such as ads, social media and posters. Usually, people just view the content and go on with their day, but have they ever thought about the effects o| The Lance
On Friday, February 21, Tate McRae released her newest album “So Close To What.¨To-date, almost every review written about the album has been positive. McRae announced in November 2024 that she| The Lance
A remarkably lonely premiere that uses the apocalypse to explore a Sisyphus-like absurd heroine robot.| Anime Feminist
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On one hand, this is fairly standard “refusal of the call to adventure” stuff. On the other, there's a gendered element that gives this a different dynamic.| Anime Feminist
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Magic is easy when you've got friends, but in this premiere, Yuina is still finding her footing alongside four other magical girls tasked with helping others before they get full control of their powers.| Anime Feminist
this is a rich premiere that bubbles with a mix of affection and suspicion for that thorny concept of “nostalgia.”| Anime Feminist
What sets this apart from My Hero Academia is that the series leans into exploring the commodification of heroes as a product rather than examining the implications of what it means to be a “hero.”| Anime Feminist
Heiress by day, Detective by night, this premiere will have you trying to find all the clues for what went wrong with such a fun premise.| Anime Feminist
A promising shoujo fantasy that's very interested in the impossible double-standards women are expected to adhere to.| Anime Feminist
On Saturday, March 15, the Linganore High School (LHS) Lancer Marching Band traveled to New York City (NYC) for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Prior to the parade, the band spent a total| The Lance
Students have an over reliance on artificial technology, rather a dependency. It is a widespread epidemic plaguing all schools across the country. As students may opt for rapid, thoughtless answe| The Lance
Here at Linganore High School (LHS), Lancer Media publishes the online student newspaper, The Lance, which keeps the community apprised of campus events and issues that matter to students.The Jour| The Lance
National Wildlife Conservation Day lands on December 4, and each year it is used to create awareness for protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. The day strives to put an end to wildlife cri| The Lance
