Opinion Analysis by Sarah Yehya, Staff Writer

If the patient does not have insurance, a bill of 35,000$ is sent his way. While if he does have insurance, the cost depends on the bundle he signed up for. When it comes to worldwide pandemics, insurance shouldn’t be on the other side of the phone. The government that wasn’t fast enough to act and protect its people should take the blame. The problem goes by the name of capitalism.  

Analysis by Michael Maalouf, Staff Writer

On their way to Tajdoura they have to cross desert land that is full of hills and heat waves that leave migrants malnourished and dehydrated, which unfortunately regularly leaves many to die in the plains of the harsh terrain. Often passersby and locals end up making makeshift graves for those who are left dead. Migrants walk for several days where they have sleepless nights in order to finally reach Tajdoura where they are transported by dawn by a crowded boat to Yemen where in some cases smugglers ask for extra money.

News opinion piece by Farah Termos, Staff Writer

So far, Palestine has had 268 coronavirus cases and two deaths – and despite these being low registered numbers, many do not see the disastrous effects of this virus over the already suffering Palestine. A lack of resources, a forceful occupation, an already existing war, terrorism, and murder, along with apartheid continue to set Palestine behind other countries, and with a current pandemic taking place – Palestine becomes subjected to newfound biological threats.

Analysis by Joelle El Cheikh, Staff Writer

As a result of the European Union’s mishandling of the situation, some leaders will try and take advantage of the pandemic, just like they did after the euro-zone and refugee crisis. However, as leaders try to exploit the current circumstances to pursue political interests, their people are standing on the opposite side, ready to oppose. Recent polling from Italy suggests that support for the League has slightly declined since the start of the coronavirus….

Analysis by Maria Mouzannar, Staff Writer

TikTok is now available in over 150 countries, with about 1 billion users worldwide, quite a portion of them being in the US as it has been downloaded over 123 million times in the United States alone. It can now undoubtedly be qualified as one of the most successful apps in history. TikTok has been thought to be used by extremist groups for recruitment purposes, thus creating a discourse of fear around it, as most of its audience is made of kids and young teenagers - the threat became of considerable importance.

Analysis By Rhea Haddad, Staff Writer

Over the past few weeks, the Americans have seized several planes carrying masks to France. Renaud Muselier, president of the Sud region, defines this quest for masks as a "global treasure hunt". A month ago, the general director of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebeyesus, said that "prices of surgical masks have increased six-fold, N95 respirators have more than tripled, and gowns cost twice as much. […]”

Analysis by Cherly Abou Chabke, Staff Writer

Violations of prison condition standards are not isolated to any region or period of time; in fact,  governments around the world, from Russia to Venezuela, are failing to uphold the rights of their prisoners. Amidst today’s global pandemic ravaging our globe, this issue has gained colossal importance because of immense threat it poses on prisoners.

Opinion analysis by Mounia El Khawand, Staff Writer

Yet another day goes by, and my carefully picked-out outfits, all alone in the closet, mourn the days when I dressed to impress. But what good are some designer shoes against a disease, especially compared to my comfy slippers? The COVID-19 claims yet another multi-billion-dollar industry for its victim, striking at its hardest in Italy, the very heart of the fashion business. While we dwell on the more obvious symptoms (the overwhelming challenges faced by medical bodies, devastating financial strain, demonstrated hoarding behavior), we sometimes overlook the effect that times of quarantine have on some of our most revered industries.

Analysis by Michel Maalouf, Staff Writer

As the crisis began to take on a more serious face, the EU struck a deal with Turkey in March of 2016, yet the the promised EU money never got to Turkey. With a broken deal, Turkey pushed thousands of refugees onto the border of Greece - with reassuring words that that the door to Europe is open but with the fears of COVID-19 at the door.

Analysis by Taleen El Gharib, Staff Writer

If parliamentary elections were to take place now, Merkel would be in the lead. However, after the economic repercussions are well underway, how willing will Germans be to forgive Merkel?

Analysis by Rhea Haddad, Staff Writer

As the coronavirus continues its march around the world, governments have turned to effective public health measures, such as social distancing, to physically prevent the contagion. Yet, doing so has cut off the flow of goods and people, hindered economies, and is in the process of delivering a global recession. Economic contagion is now spreading as fast as the disease itself.

News and analysis, by F.A.E. anonymous, Staff Writer

…. But the question here remains: Why did Trump’s sudden tone towards China change? Has the battle of the Chinese suddenly ended, or is it just beginning? Is this ceasefire a gateway to something better, or perhaps something worse?

Opinion piece by Abrar Salhoba, Staff Writer

As any student around the world the current global pandemic coronavirus sweeping every nation has affected our mobility , comfort and university lifestyle. As an exchange student far from home, the fear journey is a long one.

Analysis by Maria Mouzannar, Staff Writer

The constant interplay between people, markets, and commodities, in today’s almost unanimously consumerist world, is the broadest yet greatest example of the unavoidable reign of capitalism in our era.

Analysis by Karim Bassil, Staff Writer

The numbers so far are looking pessimistic; it is no surprise that one would clearly be weary of the situation and would rather stuff all their money under their mattresses. However, there is a silver-lining to all of this, and it is knowing that on the long run, top businesses tend to increase in value.

News piece by Tala Karkanawi, Staff Writer

“The enemy you don’t know is much scarier than the enemy you know.” – Dr Otto Yang, UCLA – his statement regarding coronavirus’ worldwide panic