The Winder, Georgia School Shooting: What Happened? On the morning of September 4, 2024, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, claimed the lives of four people—two students and two teachers—while injuring nine others. The shooter, 14-year-old Colt…
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This article is dedicated to the victims of violence across the world, especially youth. May their memories be treasured and their souls rest in peace. Content warning: The following article discusses gun violence, suicide, and death. On Tuesday, November 30th,…
If the horrific events of March 2021 are any indication, gun control is set to remain a hotbed issue in the US for the foreseeable future. In just seven days, the nation experienced a surge of gun violence, bookended by…
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On February 14, a young man entered a school in Parkland, Florida, and killed 17 people. It was the latest incident of senseless gun violence facilitated by the United States’ equally senseless gun laws. This article, however, will not be…
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