Category: Current Events

Current Events, Featured Article, Politics

Why Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Means So Much to Gen Z

Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. I remember attending my first school board meeting a few years ago, when I was in fifth grade. Concerned parents from across the district, including my own mother, were voicing their opinions about a budget proposal that reduced funding for extracurricular activities. … Continue reading Why Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Means So Much to Gen Z

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Current Events, Politics

What Is SNAP?:

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (also known as the Food Stamp Program or just food stamps), is a federal program that provides essential, nutritionally viable foods for low-income families. As of 2025, around 42 million Americans (around 1 in 8) utilize this program to be able to gain access to nutritious foods. Because of the amount of people on the program, it costs … Continue reading What Is SNAP?:

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Current Events, Politics

The Evolving Relationship of the UK and the EU

In May 2025, after years of tension and diplomatic stand-offs, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met in London to achieve a reset for the UK–EU relationship. This handshake was more than symbolic, marking an attempt to move past the effects of Brexit and liberalize sovereign values to enter a more cooperative phase. To … Continue reading The Evolving Relationship of the UK and the EU

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Art Contest, Current Events

City Students Among SmartArt Finalists Displayed at ArtPrize 2025

With ArtPrize coming up, many students may have been made aware that our very own City scholars are being featured within this event. The GRPS SmartArt competition has reached its conclusion recently, and the top twenty finalists along with their pieces have been chosen to be displayed in ArtPrize, which spans from September 18th to October 4th. This leaves a great window to show support … Continue reading City Students Among SmartArt Finalists Displayed at ArtPrize 2025

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Current Events, Economics

Soybean Farmers & America’s Hidden Crisis

China trades for a lot of soybeans. In 2023 alone, the country imported over 87 billion kilograms of soybeans, equivalent to more than $ 59 million in value. The country relies on Brazil for most of its product, but the US, Argentina, Canada, and the Russian Federation also provide significant amounts of beans for the country. For American soybean farmers, China is the majority buyer … Continue reading Soybean Farmers & America’s Hidden Crisis

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Opinion, Politics

Editorial | America is now a business

Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. Over 100 days into the second Trump administration, one thing is clear: America is now a business, commodifying anything from tariffs to crypto in order to coerce other countries to do what the President wants. And while many people may try to stop … Continue reading Editorial | America is now a business

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Current Events, Politics

Trump Threatens To Annex Canada Amidst Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation

Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors and do not imply that the City Voice takes a stand one way or another. On January 7th, Trump threatened that the United States would annex Canada through economic pressure. This was not Trump’s first remark on annexing a region. Trump claimed that he would attempt to annex the Panama Canal as well. … Continue reading Trump Threatens To Annex Canada Amidst Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation

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Featured Article, Politics

What It Means for Trump To Be President

Note: The views shared in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the individual opinions of the other members of The City Voice. On November 6th, 2024, Donald Trump was announced to be the 47th President of the United States by the Associated Press. It is important to consider what his actions and decisions will be and note what the impacts … Continue reading What It Means for Trump To Be President

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Current Events

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead: A Symbolic Act of Justice for Many

On December 4th, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was shot dead by suspect Luigi Mangione. The shooting occurred in the morning, outside of New York Hilton Midtown where an investor meeting was being held. 5 days later on the 9th Mangione was taken into custody in Altoona, Pennsylvania.  Luigi Mangione, an Ivy League graduate majoring in computer science, would have led a comfortable life. His family … Continue reading UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead: A Symbolic Act of Justice for Many

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Politics

How Trump Won The Election: An Analysis

Note: The views shared in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the individual opinions of the other members of The City Voice. Political tensions have been high for the past few months, with massive, unorthodox changes occurring during the race for the presidency in 2024. Trump, the 46th US President, came again to run against current President Joe Biden in … Continue reading How Trump Won The Election: An Analysis

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