Samuel Jendrysik, Junior We as a species like to think that we’ve evolved over the last 70 or so years, and in many ways we have. Computers fit in our pockets instead of filling up warehouses. Cars are faster and much safer. Medicine is much better. That said, we haven’t come nearly as far as…
Category: World
Yellowstone: A Travel Review
Kate Twomey, Junior – TECHNOLOGY EDITOR If you enjoy hiking, bison, and strange natural phenomena you won’t see anywhere else, Yellowstone is a great place to visit. Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming and covers 3,471 mi²; for reference, that’s larger than the state of Rhode Island. Yellowstone was founded in 1872 and has…
Colorado River Water Cuts
Kate Twomey, Junior TECHNOLOGY EDITOR The Colorado River, which provides water and power to over 40 million people in seven states, has been hit hard by overuse and the ongoing drought in the region. This has led to drops in the water levels of Lakes Mead and Powell, huge reservoirs that power the Hoover and…
Update on Tensions between U.S. and China
Talia Schwartz, Senior Recently, in response to a Chinese billionaire buying 130,000 acres of land in Texas with the goal of building a wind farm, the state of Texas passed a ban on infrastructure projects that could have potential ties to China. Furthermore, to widen the ban on infrastructure connected to China, a Republican state…
Reviewing the British Isles
Ila Bumagin, Junior Have you ever been to Ireland? Scotland? If you haven’t, you should seriously consider it. There’s ocean views, there’s castles, there’s history, there’s sheep and cows – who could ask for more! Oh wait, there’s universities. How could I forget? Over Thanksgiving break, I was lucky enough to go on vacation to…
Elections in the Philippines
By: Michael Piper, Junior On May 9, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. won the Philippines presidential election, triggering protests from activists concerned about human rights and democracy in the region. Marcos Jr, who goes by his nickname “Bongbong,” is the son of the former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines under martial law from 1972 to…
When Can Kids Get the COVID Vaccine?
While it has been shown that children don’t transmit the virus at the same rate as adults, they can still spread it. By vaccinating kids all the people they come in contact with will be protected, including parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, and any other adults children may be around.
Redditors Catch Wall Street By Surprise
Society cannot underestimate the power of bored people on the Internet. Social media has made organizing plans incredibly easy, and with all the free time people have because of lockdown restrictions, these plans can rope in thousands of people in a short amount of time.
Attack on the Capitol
This event has left many Americans feeling disgusted and humiliated at the actions of their fellow Americans with how the rioters disrespected and attacked not only one of the most important buildings in America but also the process of a fair election.
Questions You May Have about the COVID-19 Vaccines
The race for a vaccine is over. In the past month, successful phase 3 trials of three different COVID vaccines have been announced, prompting relief and excitement. Here are some answers to questions you may have related to COVID vaccine news: