Max Asher Kirsch
New York
I am a first-year student at NYU’s American Journalism program. I am a native of Arkansas and graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Film/Media Studies. I enjoy covering politics, current events, environmental issues, international affairs, and film/entertainment.
July 1, 2022
The Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact of Fracking
The practice of hydraulic fracturing — often known as fracking — has received a significant amount of public attention in the past decade or so. This attention centers around the many complex and often controversial aspects of this particular oil and natural gas exploration process.
July 1, 2022
The Closing of a Historic Synagogue in a Small Midwestern City
The history of B’nai Sholom is one of vast changes along the way. In fact, the building itself would eventually become one of the oldest continuously used religious buildings in the Midwest.
January 19, 2022
Hospital Staffing Woes Increase in Central Arkansas During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to staffing shortages at hospitals and medical facilities around the Central Arkansas area, causing widespread problems related to overall hospital operations and patient care.
January 19, 2022
Opinion: The Ethics of Journalists Publishing Classified or Stolen Information
As a whole, journalists should publish crucial information, regardless of how the information was obtained.
January 12, 2022
Interview With Rabbi and Activist Alvin Sugarman
New York, NY- Alvin Sugarman is Rabbi (Emeritus) of The Temple in Atlanta, GA and is well-known for his work […]