Monthly Archives: March 2019

‘Carbon Politics and the Road to 2020’: Bleak View, Glimpses of Optimism Emerge in Climate Debate

BY: MADISON INGRAM

CHIEF EDITOR

How pessimistic should we be about climate change? Is there room for hope? What are some steps we can take to work toward solutions? These were some of the questions that faculty, students and alumni explored before a packed audience in “’Are we #%!@?’: Carbon Politics & the Road to 2020,” a debate hosted by the Churchill Institute on Monday, March 4 in Hermann Lounge. On the discussion panel were longtime Westminster Professor Dr. John Langton, alumnus Ayush Manahandar, ’17, Shrijan Amatya, ‘19, and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Peng Yu. Read more

International Films Boost Inclusivity at The Oscars

BY BRENDEN PURSELL

STAFF WRITER

Each year, as the Academy Awards — an annual event honoring the previous year’s achievements in film — nears, news coverage and social media are abuzz with conversations about how well people of all races and ethnicities are being represented within the categories. This year was no exception. However, something rare happened that people may not have noticed: An international film topped the list of nominations. Read more