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photos of three drones, each from a different stage in history

An Abridged History of Drones in the Western World

John Thornton November 3, 2017 0 Comments
Drones are a hot topic here in the United States. From the military, to corporations, to the average consumer, everyone seems to be hopping on the unmanned aerial vehicle train. One question may cross your mind: when did this drone mess all start? It actually goes back a lot further than you might expect. One thing needs to be said first: the actual timeline of drones is contested. You can find...

Canadian vs. U.S. Slang

Toni-Ann Hall November 24, 2016 0 Comments
I might be moving to Canada, but not for the reasons you may be thinking. Quite a bit of my time is spent watching YouTube videos, and it recently occurred to me that a few of my favorite channels are from our upstairs neighbors: Canada! Ever since I was in high school, I’ve been watching several of the same channels; I may have picked up some lingo from Toronto, one of Canada’s most populous...

Rays vs. Cuba

Jordan Alexander March 23, 2016 0 Comments
March 22, 2016 will be a momentous day, not only in politics but also in the sports world. Cuban-American relations have grown, and for the first time since 1923 a sitting President is going to be in the country of Cuba. Cuba and the United States have shared a strained and often nonexistent relationship with each other since the embargo of 1960. President Barack Obama is making several leaps and...