Downtown Denver Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Lily Berzoza, Staff Videographer

Last fall, downtown Denver participated in a variety of activities to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. From homemade shrines to candlelight vigils, a communal sense of love, remembrance, and reverence was nurtured.

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The U.S. Withdraws from the Paris Agreement

Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager 

The United States initially signed into the Paris Agreement upon its formation in 2016. In 2020, following the dictation of President Trump, it withdrew. Upon the election of President Biden, the U.S. signed back into the treaty again in 2021. However, due to recent political changes, powered by the inauguration of President Trump, serving his second term as the country’s president, the U.S. has once again withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, as of 2025. Trump’s decision to retract the U.S. from the agreement has sparked criticism from environmentalists, scientists, religious organizations, neighboring countries, and the American people. The U.S. is the second largest emitter of carbon dioxide emissions. This means that Trump’s decision to separate the country from the treaty contradicts any form of positive concepts by initiating change.

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A Look Into Melania Trump's Top Fashion Choices

Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager 

Even before Melania Trump became the first lady of the United States, she has drawn attention with her impeccable taste in high fashion. From styles by labels such as Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Valentino, Melania continues to showcase her meticulous, eccentric, and elegant style choices. 

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Israel Cuts Relations with UNRWA

Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer

Israel has officially cut ties with the U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East,  (UNRWA) the agency that provides help and services for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has also been helping different organizations to help Gaza. 

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Native American Heritage Month

Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer 

  November is Native American Heritage Month! This was first declared in 1990 to recognize and shed light on the Native American experience in America. November calls attention to Native American culture, achievements, power, and their history of discovering America first. 

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The Influence of Lobbying in Politics

Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager

Persuasion in politics is a tactic that has been used for years. It is designed to convince individuals with power in government positions to support and implement certain ideas and policies. This form of persuasion is known as “lobbying” and is also associated with advocacy. Lobbying can be carried out by either individuals or organizations undertaking public campaigns (which are legally registered with the government) to pressure people in government positions into taking action towards specific policies. 

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