GlobalPulse: Top 3 Weekly Update
By Angela Almeida Opinions Editor Few words can describe the terror that has accompanied our world within the past weeks. While most of us remain inside the confines of Coppell, helpess civilians scavage for the last semblance of their past lives. Although we cannot be present (and most likely would not wish to be) at such places, it is important we are aware of the reality of right now. It is a sad time for humanity. 1. Haitians experience further trauma – At 6:03 a.m., Haitians awoke by what seemed to be another nightmare. A 6.1 magnitude aftershock struck the city in an area approximately 36 miles west of the ravaged capital of Port-au-Prince. It is reported that prayers of…
UN promotes Haiti relief, United States sends troops
By Mary Whitfill Staff Writer Haiti was changed forever as a devastating earthquake hit Tuesday, killing tens of thousands of people with a death toll still climbing. A team of Brazilian rescures have already discovered 50,000 bodies and Haitian Interior Minister predicts up to 200,000 could have been killed. While the death toll could be up to 200,000, the UN has estimated that 300,000 people lost their homes in the disaster. The United States has said that it will grant leave to thousands of illegal Haiti immigrants living there, allowing them to stay and work for 18 months. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, says she plans to visit Haiti Jan. 16 to asses the damage…
Mobile help for Haiti
By Julia Kim Staff Writer Tuesday, Jan. 12. A day most will forget; a day most Haitians will never forget. Relief efforts have expanded in multiple ways just three days after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. Typical aid comes in forms of monetary donations to the American Red Cross and item donations to organizations. This time, technology is catching up with text messages. Mobile phone users can text “HAITI” to 90999 to make a simple donation of $10. This mobile campaign has become an easy and popular way to donate in just a matter of days and has raised more than $10 million. All four major wireless carriers – Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint – are supporting this…
In Case You Didn’t Know: Top 3 News Highlights of the Week
By Angela Almeida Opinions Editor 1. The earthquake in Haiti – On Tuesday, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. The devastation of this natural disaster is evident, however, the lasting effects of it are still being assessed. The death toll is projected to be in the hundreds of thousands, though no distinct number has as of yet been solidified. In addition, thousands of Haitians as well as Americans are missing. Communication lines are down and thus word out is preventing many from contacting their loved ones. This is a tragedy. To receive updates on the Haitian earthquake visit: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/13/haiti.earthquake/index.html 2. Pat Robertson’s comments in relation to the earthquake in Haiti – Televangalist…