Tag: Public Policy

  • New Urbanism: A Solution to Multiple Problems.

    New Urbanism: A Solution to Multiple Problems.

    Edited by Saanvi Thokachichu and Jaiden Leary In the early 1980’s an architectural trend occurred to combat the problems of urban sprawl, a rapid, unplanned expansion of cities into rural settings. It created a multitude of problems, including increased emissions, low-density development, and the destruction of farmland, among others. Because of this, Robert Davis, Andrés…

  • From Punishment to Public Health: Rethinking Michigan’s Drug Policies

    From Punishment to Public Health: Rethinking Michigan’s Drug Policies

    Edited by Perryn Cote and Rodz A Crisis for Michigan In many classrooms across Michigan, announcements include reminders about fentanyl awareness or where to find Narcan kits. While they are brief and easy to tune out, they point to a grave reality. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported that 2,993 Michiganders…

  • A World at War: BRICS Expands as US Influence Faces New Test

    A World at War: BRICS Expands as US Influence Faces New Test

    Edited by Jasmine Shao and Asmaa Hamimoune After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union came out as victors. Though they both fought against the same enemy, Germany, due to their ideological differences, they became adversaries. Vying to be the leader of the new world order, both of them engaged in proxy…