Bilingual Education in the Edgewood District for the Past 50 Years
byIn late-March 1969, professors, activists, School Board members, and education experts flocked to a room at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas on…
Academic Explanatory
The T-34 Won the War: The Greatest Myth of World War II
byAs the Soviet Union swept across Europe and claimed everything it set its eyes upon, the Allies worst fears proved to be justified. The…
Tolkien: Beyond Middle Earth
byJ.R.R. Tolkien is considered to be one of the best authors in British literary history, but few people have read his works outside of…
Institutional Change & Identity: Unexpected Impact of the Arab Spring
byDecember of 2010 saw what would become a massive wave of demands for change throughout the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) area. Governments…
Colonialism: Dead or Rebranded? Re-Emerging Patterns of Destruction in the DRC
byAt every level, the conflict within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains very complex. With over one hundred estimated rebel groups working both…
Why We Should Defend Human Gene Editing
byWinner of the Spring 2019 StMU History Media Award for Best Explanatory Article Best Article in the Category of “Science & Technology” You probably…
Life in Iran Before and After the Revolution: How Religion Redefined a Nation
byThe Iranian Revolution led to the overthrow of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the latest ruler in the Persian monarchy that had been ruling for…
The Stock Market Crash of 1987: Triggering One of the Most Haunting Declines in the Market’s History
byIt was Monday, October 19, 1987. Stocks plunged 508.32 points, and the world was amazed. Once it hit Wall Street in the United States,…
“Let’s Be Mature About Pedophilia:” Disorder or Sexual Orientation?
byIn the wake of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) movement, new sexual orientations have been cast into light. Pansexuals, Demisexuals, and Asexuals…
Orcas Gone Mad: Effects Of Captivity
byOrcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest among the dolphin family. They are intelligent predators, feasting among marine mammals such as seals,…
The True First Lady of the United States?: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Journey
byThe role of the First Lady has changed considerably. Although she does not have any official responsibilities, first ladies are an important part of…
A Viking Burial: The Ancient Art of Saying Goodbye
byEvery culture in the world has a tradition that makes them stand out from the rest. People take pride in what makes them unique,…
Bosnia: Inhumane Genocide or Devastating War?
byWhen determining the nature of a war, we often look at the events leading up to it. Whether it be economic instability, political inaptness,…
You Have the Right to Read this Article: Miranda v. Arizona
by“You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” This phrase…
The Reality of the Freshman 15
byThe dreaded Freshman 15. It’s the one thing we want to avoid at all costs when we go to college. As students, we ask…
Gender Wage Gap: Why Does it Still Exist?
byIn the United States of America, the gender wage gap is based on the statistic that a woman earns approximately $0.77 for every $1.00…
The Case of Thomas Cornell: Did He Murder His Own Mother?
byHow tragic is it when an innocent person goes to prison or is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death? Our judicial system is suppose…
Edgewood ISD Chicano Walkouts: Learning About the Growing History of Discrimination in San Antonio Schools
by“In my mind the system did discriminate probably the worse against Mexican Americans, almost all the kids in the very poorest districts were mostly…
The Secret Peoples: From Druidry’s Origins to Modern Druidism
byMore than likely when you hear the word Druid, you conjure up an image of an old man with a beard dressed in robes…
Hitler’s Biggest Failure: Operation Barbarossa and the Failed Invasion of the Soviet Union
byMany things contributed to the fall of the Nazi Regime. People argue that Nazi ideals led to the failure of their plan for European…