Balancing Privacy and Safety in Schools: The Constitutional Way
By Ariella Adjangba-Baker 5/31/25 The horror that swept through my entire school upon learning a teacher had been fired for possession of illegal photographs is etched in my memory. Although rumors of his crimes circulated for months, I dismissed them as hearsay. After my principal obtained proof from his laptop that confirmed the rumors, however, I had no reason to question their validity. His contract termination begged one
Social Media’ Impact on Digital Discourse and Engagement
By Devin Vucic 5/12/25 Introduction Adolescents today are growing up in a world where social media and digital technologies are progressively establishing the bounds of political participation. Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) are places where individuals develop and alter their identities. These platforms can increase political awareness for adolescents while creating a polarizing environment (Baumgartner & Morris, 2006). While these platforms provide opportunities for youth to become
India and Saudi Arabia: Charting a Bold New Trajectory Together
By Ausaf Sayeed 4/22/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and Consul
Trump, Netanyahu: A Widening Gulf in Policy
By Ausaf Sayeed 6/4/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and