Written by Daly Unger The city of Izyum, Ukraine, is divided in half by the Donets river. The city is renowned in the surrounding countryside as a river trade hub. Izyum is home to many significant historical sites and a beautiful cathedral. The geography surrounding the city is a rolling highland dotted with coniferous groves. At the base of one of the nearby hills, in the heart of a dark forest grove, is a shallow mass grave being excavated by Ukrainian soldiers. This grave contains the bodies of at least four hundred Ukrainian men, women, and children. All of them were civilians, some were tortured, and others were hung. The…
Written by: Andres Salazar Holidays are a time of year full of joy, moments of grateful reflections, and the spirit of giving. For the most part, people associate the holiday season with nothing but positivity and the hope of starting the new year with a fresh start. Especially with Christmas right around the corner, the thought of getting presents and listening to old-school holiday tunes always seems to spark at least a little bit of joy. However, that’s not always the case. Although the holiday spirit really does bring joy to lots of people, it also tends to bring frustration, stress, and a dash of anger. There’s always that one…
