Iraqi Prime Minister Resigns Following Months of Protests
Chants of “Victory to Iraq!” fill the streets of major cities throughout the country as the result of two months of protests over the oil-rich government’s failure to provide social […]
Articles by Charlotte Mac Kay
“The Crown” Returns With a Compelling Season
Glitz, drama, politics and history is the compelling mix that Netflix’s highly successful series “The Crown” has provided its audience since its 2016 premier. With the star cast of Claire […]
Distinguished Journalist Shares His Story of Imprisonment in Iran
Dozens of guests and students flooded into St. Mary’s Hall on Oct. 27 to witness a lecture by journalist and author Jason Rezaian, who spent 544 days imprisoned in Tehran, […]
Macbeth Brings Haunting Adaptation of Shakespeare to St. Mary’s
Scottish history, historic landscapes, haunting costumes and dramatic tragedy were brought together at Historic St. Mary’s City with St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s (SMCM) adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” directed by […]
Turkey Invades Northern Syria Following U.S. Withdrawal
A five day cease-fire between Turkey and Syria was announced by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday Oct. 17, halting a Turkish invasion into the Kurd-controlled territory in northern […]
Club Spotlight: John Quincy Adams Society
“Less war, more strategy” is the slogan for the John Quincy Adams Society (JQAS), one of the newest political clubs on campus. The club is a national non-partisan group that […]
Bahamas Rebuild in the Wake of Hurricane Dorian
Thousands remain missing and displaced in the Bahamas following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian earlier this month. The storm, which struck the island chain as a category five hurricane […]
Violence in Afghanistan Ignites Tension Before Election
Three separate bombings in Afghanistan over the last week have killed at least 48 people and wounded dozens more as the country’s election approaches on Sept. 28. The attacks, which […]
Stick Fly Brings Issues of Race and Class to the Stage
Family drama, classism, racism, and humor combined in St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s (SMCM) Bruce Davis Theatre last week during the production of “Stick Fly,” a 2006 play written by […]
Comedian leads Ukraine Polls as Runoff Approaches
Following an unanticipated political campaign, Ukranian comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy is leading the polls to become the president of Ukraine. Zelenskiy, the 41-year-old man who has shaken up Ukrainian politics, is […]