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Politics Rundown: Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election.
New U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes history.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2022

After going through a second round of voting following a runoff election, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential election in Brazil after receiving 50.8% of the vote. He returns to office after being president of Brazil between the years 2003 to 2010.  When the time for transition came, opponent...

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Britain's longest-reigning monarch dies after 70 years on the throne
Britain's longest-reigning monarch passed away on Sept. 8.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2022

Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II passed away shortly after she was placed under medical supervision. Just two days ago, the queen made her last appearance to announce Liz Truss as the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years, making her...

Politics Rundown: Governments shift in Europe and Latin America

Chile rejected a new constitution proposed under president Gabriel Boric.
Queen Elizabeth II appoints new Prime Minister for the United Kingdom after Boris Johnson resigned and Chile’s citizens reject a proposed constitution.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2022

After Boris Johnson’s resignation, formally announced on Tuesday, Liz Truss was named the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson first announced his intention to resign in July after a rise in political conflict with senior members of the government, but only recently stepped away from the...

TikTok and the British Fashion Council unite for this season’s fashion show

TikTok and the British Fashion Council unite for this season’s fashion show
Featuring both live and in-person shows, LFW 2021 was truly unique.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 21, 2021

London fashion week runs from Sept. 16–21 this year in a hybrid format that allows the event to feel normal—but better. Many designers are offering live versions of their shows, while other designers are opting for in-person shows hosted at the Old Selfridges Hotel.  TIKTOK SPONSORSHIP  On Sept....

Torrey Cambridge Study Tour canceled

Senior political science major Jasmine Teeny (left) and senior English major Natasha Zartman (right) on the Torrey Cambridge trip in summer 2018, then a sophomore and a freshman, respectively.
Torrey Honor students will be refunded and the tour rescheduled for 2021.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2020

On April 2, the Torrey Cambridge Study Tour originally scheduled for July was canceled due to school closures in the U.K.  DOWNING COLLEGE CLOSURE U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced school closures across England on March 18, which extends to Downing College where the Torrey students would...

St. Patrick’s celebrations veer from Irish tradition

Biola students and staff discuss the contrast in the American and Irish versions of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer March 18, 2015
Biola students and staff discuss the contrast in the American and Irish versions of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.