Peter Finn

Washington, D.C.

Senior Editor, International Investigations at The Washington Post

Senior Editor for International Investigations at The Washington Post. Author of "A Guest of the Reich" and co-author of "The Zhivago Affair."

Articles

Kyle Pietrzak: A Leader on and off the Volleyball Court

1 month ago | burampage.com | Peter Finn

Kyle Pietrzak grew up with both his parents loving volleyball. Naturally, he gave the sport a try and loved it, and so his parents did everything in their power to push him toward his dream. Today, Pietrzak is living his dream as a member of the Bluefield University men’s volleyball team where he is valued not only on the court, but also off the court for his respect for others.
Decades of trust-building in Vietnam, coming undone by Trump

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Elana Gordon |Lucy Perkins |Maggie Penman |Sam Bair |Emma Talkoff |Peter Finn

On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War came to an end, as North Vietnamese closed in on the South Vietnamese capital and thousands of American personnel frantically evacuated. The war left a devastating legacy: More than 3 million Vietnamese died and more than 58,000 U.S. troops were killed. The remains of more than 300,000 Vietnamese soldiers and 1,200 U.S. service members are still missing.
Campus Ministries: Building Faith at BU

2 months ago | burampage.com | Peter Finn

Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Talan Poe. Bluefield University Campus Ministries plays a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual lives of students. Key figures in that process are Mason West, director of Campus Ministries, and Abigail Bradley, student leader for Bluefield University Student Ministries (BUSM). Both work together to create a vibrant, faith-centered community on campus.
Social/Party Incentives Increase the Risk of Heavier Alcohol Use in Impulsive Individuals

2 months ago | tandfonline.com | Jose Chimelis-Santiago |Peter Finn |Lindy Howe

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article. Data will be made available upon request.
Students Express Frustrations with MyBU

Mar 14, 2025 | burampage.com | Peter Finn

Sports journalism • 2028 Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Zander Slouth. For many students at Bluefield University, MyBU is an essential tool for managing academic and financial information. However, numerous students have voiced frustrations about its usability, citing issues with accessibility, navigation, and functionality. BU student Charles Howard described his struggles with MyBU’s search function.
Hoops and Healing: Merdy Mongozi Overcomes Open Heart Surgery

Mar 10, 2025 | burampage.com | Peter Finn

Sports journalism • 2028 Merdy Mongozi plays a key role for the Bluefield University’s men’s basketball team, despite not playing on the court. Originally from Kinshasa of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, Mongozi came to Bluefield from William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in the fall of 2023 to play basketball for the Rams.
Letter: A presidential candidate's personal integrity

Oct 30, 2024 | sltrib.com | Peter Finn

What we know. Our Constitution is the construct for our democracy, guiding our decisions and framing the intellectual integrity for our nation. Not saying so would be the deepest flaw in one's personal belief system. Builders of our country are from many nationalities and ethnic origins, regardless of gender. Their contributions were and continue to expand our knowledge and broaden life's opportunities.
The rise and fall of Sue Gray

Oct 11, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Peter Finn

By Peter Finn, Lecturer in Politics, Kingston University Sue Gray has resigned as the chief of staff to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This resignation came alongside the drip drip of information about donations to key members of the inner circle of the Labour government, including to Starmer himself.
The rise and fall of Sue Gray

Oct 11, 2024 | theconversation.com | Peter Finn

Sue Gray has resigned as the chief of staff to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This resignation came alongside the drip drip of information about donations to key members of the inner circle of the Labour government, including to Starmer himself.
During the election, the ‘official record’ is documenting UK history in real-time

Jul 2, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Peter Finn

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