By Elizabeth C. Over the past decade, not vaccinating one’s child has become an increasingly common trend among parents. Some deem inoculation as “government propaganda,” or believe that it will make children develop disorders such as autism. However, when an epidemic like the measles outbreak in Washington state this past week takes place, anti-vaccination’s many…
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When will our time be over?
By Sina S. Many life forms have come and gone. Dinosaurs, dodos, passenger pigeons, thylacines, etcetera. This raises an important question: when is it our turn to die? How will we cease to exist, and why? There are two main factors to consider when speculating the end of humanity. Will nature cause us to perish,…
NFL bans freedom of speech
by: Wyatt B. Kabir C. Black lives Matter! Following Colin Kaepernick, the ex-quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Nike spoke up for black lives. After Colin knelt for every National anthem in the 2016-2017 NFL season, Nike created Equality merchandise including socks, shirts, and sweatshirts. The NBA also participated in this movement by teaming up…
Discrimination of Muslims in the United States
by Ava K. How do you identify a Muslim? Many may say that they classify a woman wearing a hijab, or headscarf, as Muslim. Others may automatically think that people who speak Arabic, or a language similar, are Muslim. As of 2016, there were roughly 3 million Muslims living in the United States, making up…
The Voice
By: Haley F. and Delaney L. The thirteenth season of The Voice has concluded declaring, Brynn Cartelli, the winner. This amazingly talented 15 year-old has won $100,000 along with a Universal Music Group recording contract. She is the youngest to win the competition in the history of the show, and is thrilled to take this…
Apple’s self driving program: dreams turned to reality
Volkswagen’s T6 camping van, the model that Apple will use as its base for a self-driving electric car by Anthony P. Many people have heard of Apple’s self-driving program, in fact, it has been the subject of a lot of speculation ever since rumors broke that the tech company was making its own self-driving car….
The Royal Wedding
by: Wyatt B. On November 27, 2017, The Prince of Wales made it public that his son, Prince Henry, and Meghan Markle would officially be engaged. He also announced that the wedding would take place on the Sunday of May 19, 2018 at St. George’s Chapel. The wedding was right on schedule. Prince Charles hosted…
Death in the clouds: The problem with Mount Everest
by Diya M. Reaching the apex of Mount Everest is a treacherous journey. Besides the hiking gear and the skill, one needs to face perilous temperatures and menacing heights. Nobukazu Kuriki, a Japanese climber, died on his eighth attempt to climb said mountain. That makes him the third person to pass away there this month….
California resident found guilty for murder that went unsolved for 13 years
by Langston J. On August 18, 2004, the bodies of a couple were found dead near a cliff in Northern California. A helicopter pilot, who was supposed to be saving the life of a teenager that was falling off a cliff, spotted two strangers laying on the ground. They weren’t moving and were showing no…
“Yanny” or “Laurel”? The audio clip that is dividing the nation
By Eric M. and Jackson K. The debate started when Georgia student Katie Hetzel had the word “laurel” on her vocabulary list. She visited dictionary.com to find the definition of the word and played the audio clip. She was astounded at what she heard: a robotic voice saying the word “yanny!” She showed the clip…
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