Nicaragua, once the safest country in Central America, has suddenly become the most volatile in a matter of days. Many reactions from outside observers revolve around a man and the revolutionary movement he once led: “Daniel Ortega? The Sandinistas? Aren’t they the heroes that overthrew a dictatorship?” The confusion is valid. From a United States ...

Nicaragua, a Central American country of 6 million people known for its Sandinista Revolution in the 1970s and 1980s, has tapped that revolutionary spirit once again. It started with protests against government mismanagement of a forest fire that damaged a crucial natural reserve, which sparked a movement that has forever changed the country. In the midst of thes...

You need to know that I feel betrayed. I chose Seattle University because not only did I feel as though I would receive a good education, I felt as though that would be happening in an accepting environment. For the most part, that has proven to be true. I am satisfied with my courses, impressed by my professors, and engaged with my fellow students. I h...

A little over a year ago, I wrote a review of season 1 of the Netflix original show “A Series of Unfortunate Events”. I was so focused on the style, acting, and similarities to the book series. Season 2 recently came out, and I watched it just for fun. I came to the realization, however, that there were some pretty blatantly homophobic themes as wel...