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The presence of the balloon caused tensions between the U.S. and China.

A Timeline of China’s Spy Balloon

Aaliyviah Frison, Copy Editor February 27, 2023

Passengers on a commercial airliner spotted what has become known as the “spy” balloon on Feb. 1, 2023. According to ABC News, government officials had been closely tracking the object, believed to...

An A-10 Warthog in flight

Predicting the Outcome of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Harrison Seeley, Delta Arts Journal Editor April 14, 2022

The What-If If Russia pushes further into Eastern Europe, particularly if they encounter American troops in Poland or Romania, there are essentially three possible occurrences.  Prediction 1: Anything...

Map of Ukraine from prntr.com

Understanding the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Rosie Ellis, Copy Editor April 14, 2022

Before the Invasion Back in April of 2021, BBC News reported that Putin had unleashed war against 44 million people. According to the BBC, Putin claimed that modern, western-leaning Ukraine was a constant...

Don't know what to listen to? Spotify might be able to tell you.

Spotify’s Crazy-Smart Algorithm

Emily Saucier, Copy Editor March 2, 2022

In the past ten years or so, Spotify has risen to be one of the top streaming services on the market. The platform provides users with a near-endless amount of music and podcasts. But it's not just Spotify's...

Russian T-72B3 main battle tanks drive during drills held by the armed forces of the Southern Military District at the Kadamovsky range in the Rostov region, Russia January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov

Tensions in Ukraine Continue to Rise

Harrison Seeley, Literary Journal February 18, 2022

The Gathering Storm Approximately 136,000 Russian troops have moved near the Ukrainian border. The troops, including more than 30,000 in Belarus, have begun building staging grounds and field hospitals,...

How Hope Fled Myanmar

How Hope Fled Myanmar

Noah Blake, DA Journal Editor April 27, 2021

On February 1st 2021, Myanmar’s military seized control of the government, returning the nation to total military rule for the first time since 2011. The military has suppressed peaceful protests in...

The Spartan Agoge: Investigation of Badassery

The Spartan Agoge: Investigation of Badassery

Caleb Giachelli, DA Journal Editor April 20, 2021

Have you ever seen the movie 300? Whether you enjoy chest and bicep day or not, trying to ignore physical greatness is seemingly an impossible concept. When Gerard Butler kicks some politically misinformed...

The Fight for Equality

The Fight for Equality

Hannah Alley, Delta Arts Journal Editor April 22, 2020

On International Women’s Day, women come together to acknowledge their triumphs and struggles with gender inequality.  Women around the world, regardless of race, background, or sexuality, use this...

The Troubles Down Under

Anthony Brown, Social Media March 4, 2020

Australia has been struggling with wildfires since the end of 2019. Their monsoon season is a main contributor of their newfound relief. Natural causes like dry lightning in dry bushland are a main contributor...

As a way to get back at Blizzard, protestors decided to turn the Chinese Overwatch character Mei into a symbol for the Free Hong Kong movement in an attempt to get Overwatch merchandise banned in China.

Hong Kong vs the Chilling Blizzard

Trey Wright, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2019

The video game company Blizzard has been in a lot of hot water over the past month. At the end of a Hearthstone tournament in China, Blizzard banned the winner for shouting “Free Hong Kong.” Blizzard...

Woods Canyon Lake in Payson, Arizona. Photo by Emily Walker.

Take a Stand Against the Climate Crisis

Emily Walker, Copy Editor November 8, 2019

It is time for people to learn about what they can do to reduce their impact on global warming. Some people believe that climate change is a hoax. These people either believe there isn’t enough evidence...

Drinking it Away: Death of Beloved Singer Found to be Tragic Accident

Drinking it Away: Death of Beloved Singer Found to be Tragic Accident

Chris Kalil, Da/Events October 12, 2018

After suspicions of self-harm, the inquiry into the death of Dolores O’Riordan has proved that her death was a tragic accident. Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of the beloved Irish rock band...