A Viking Call for Help
UMAHS—As Viking Call editor and writer “Grance Tan” stared down her blank word document, she was struck by a horrific realization, as if she had been kickballed in the head by a very small, very strong child: It was nearly…
The Best in Women’s Sports
I can beat Serena Williams! I can beat Gabby Douglass! I can beat Simone Biles! I can beat Ronda Rousey! I can beat Katie Ledecky! I can beat all the women greats, at every sport, and at every level! Why…
Men’s History Month
Last month we celebrated, what some might consider, the worst time of the year: Women’s History Month. Whatever excuses these feminists may have, it’s quite literally, the single most pointless celebration of the year. Sure you’ve gone through centuries of…
Gatsby From Daisy’s Perspective
We moved down the steps towards the car. Gatsby went to the passenger side and opened the door for me. I looked back at him. “I want to drive,” I said. “Who would I be to stop a girl like…
Russia-Ukraine: Economic Sanctions and Their Consequences
International Sanctions: Nearly all of the international community has denounced the invasion and resultantly imposed unprecedented sanctions. Although these sanctions vary in severity, the United States, the European Union, and allies have introduced or significantly expanded sanctions to include Vladimir…
Russia-Ukraine: History, Foreign Relations, and Putin’s Rationale
Oppression in 20th Century Ukraine: Throughout the 20th century, Ukraine has been inadvertently involved in several international conflicts. From 1932-1933 in the USSR, more than 3 million people died from famine in Ukraine, engineered by Stalin’s collectivization. During WWII, 5…
Russia-Ukraine: Introduction and Reaction
Introduction to War: On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated its invasion of Ukraine, with many complexities surrounding this conflict. Located in the far east of Europe, Ukraine, an independent nation since the 1989 collapse of the USSR, borders Russia, an…