The Nationalist

Major Fashion Changes During the 20th Century: 1950s-1970s

Sadie Grau, Journalist • POSTED May 16, 2025

When comparing the fashion styles between 1919 and 1980, it is apparent that they are completely different. It would be hard to believe that these styles were around in the same century. What inspired...

Major Fashion Changes During the 20th Century: 1920s-1940s

Sadie Grau, Journalist • POSTED May 8, 2025

When comparing the fashion styles between the years 1919 and 1980, it is obvious that they are completely different. It would be hard to believe that these styles were around in the same century. What...

“Prophecy of The Popes”

Jordana Johnson, Journalist • POSTED April 25, 2025

The people of Rome awoke devastated on Easter Monday after hearing about the death of Pope Francis. His death triggered an outpouring of grief and reflection for the city and around the globe. The Pope...

Biotech company uses old DNA to reintroduce dire wolves, a species that went extinct nearly 12,500 years ago

Jordana Johnson, Journalist • POSTED April 17, 2025

For the first time, scientists say that with the help of biotechnology, they have successfully made a species de-extinct, bringing the dire wolf back thousands of years after its extinction. Colossal...

Presidential Historian Jon Meacham, delivers a speech titled, “What has America learned?” during Augustana’s 28th Boe Forum

Jordana Johnson and Sadie Grau • POSTED April 11, 2025

On Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, Jon Meacham, a Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, was the main speaker at the 28th Boe Forum on Public Affairs at Augustana University. He delivered...

The History of The Equal Rights Amendment

Sadie Grau, Journalist • POSTED February 10, 2025

Former President Joe Biden announced on Friday, January 17th, that he believes the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) should be considered a ratified addition to the U.S. Constitution. However, not everyone...

Developing ceasefire agreement between Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah

Jordana Johnson, Journalist • POSTED January 14, 2025

It has been over a year since the conflict between Israel and the unified group that continues to batter the middle east, known as Hezbollah. Hezbollah is considered a terrorist group not only by the United...

Snow is back on Mount Fuji after years of delay

Jordana Johnson, Journalist • POSTED November 13, 2024

Snow finally has fallen on Mount Fiji after a 130 year long absence. Snow fell on Japan a month later than expected, while the country was still recovering from one of its hottest summers. The weather...

The Queen Mary Hotel

Samantha Jones • POSTED March 30, 2023

Birth of the ship (1929-1935) On April 3rd, 1929, The Cunard Line started plans to build new “super ocean liners” to replace the old ships Mauritania, Aquitania and Berengaria on the North Atlantic...

The First Thanksgiving And Its Controversy

Sadie Grau, Author • POSTED November 18, 2022

Taking place on the third Thursday of every November, Thanksgiving Day is a substantial holiday in the United States. Many Americans celebrate by getting together with family and friends to share a nice...

The History of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sadie Grau, Author • POSTED October 25, 2022

As most of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is known for celebrating those who have survived breast cancer and remembering those who didn’t. People also spend this month...

The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

Sadie Grau, Author, Editor • POSTED October 12, 2022

September 8, 2022, was a day of great sorrow for the United Kingdom (UK). After her 70 years monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. She had the longest reign over the UK ever, spanning 15...