By Jessica Newman, April 2008
The all-to-familiar sounds of AK-47s and M16s resonated in the distance. The platoon raced ahead to engage in the combat, eager to get in on the action. By the time they arrived, the skirmish had ended, but the 82nd Airborne Division told them that two or three insurgents opened fire on American troops from a roadside field.
By Christopher Garland, April 2008
Christopher Garland explores the slums in Cite Soleil, Haiti, also known as “the most dangerous place on earth.” Surrounded by armed soldiers from the United Nations, he moves through the tattered town.
By Giselle Mazur, October 2007
Disclaimer: I have known Meyer since tenth grade, and he writes at a publication (not this one) for which I am the managing editor. I have done my best to correctly and accurately present the information in this story. I welcome responses to what I have written at Editor@satellitemag.com.
The Incident:By now we all know the story. On Sept. 17, Sen. John Kerry spoke at the University of Florida and then opened the floor for questions. One student, Andrew Meyer, made his way to the microphone after waiting in line to ask his question and subsequently had his microphone turned off, was grabbed by police and after resisting, wrestled to the ground and TASERed. The videos of the incident have spread across the internet like wildfire, inspiring protests, online groups and investigations into the University Police Department. Read the rest of this entry »
