Should the Roald Dahl Books Be Rewritten?
Roald Dahl was a British author of 19 children’s books we now know as classics. His first book “The Gremlins” was published in 1943 in the U.S. by Random House, […]
National
The Environmental and Economic Impacts of The Willow Project
ConocoPhillips is a U.S. oil and gas company that explores and produces crude oil and natural gas deposits. The company acquired a part of Alaska’s North Slope in 1999 and […]
The State of Lowered Enrollment Rates Nationwide
The Bellevue School District (BSD) is looking to consolidate three local elementary schools due to low enrollment rates. A list of seven schools is currently under consideration to be put […]
Back to the Office, Back to Pollution? The Irony of Cities Pushing for a Return to In-Person Work
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, numerous companies have been summoning their employees back to the traditional office setting. The rationale behind this decision varies from company to company. Some executives and […]
OPINION: Why Balancing Study and Work Experience Matters
Full-time study is often regarded as the traditional route for higher education students, but is it really the best path toward a successful career? On-the-job education refers to the process […]
The Green Brothers’ “Study Hall” Program Allows Students to Earn College Credit via YouTube
On Jan. 24, Hank and John Green launched their new program, Study Hall, a partnership between Crash Course, YouTube and Arizona State University (ASU). In the program’s introductory video, Hank […]
Amazon Shutting Down AmazonSmile Program on Feb. 20
Back in 2013, Amazon launched the AmazonSmile program. This program allowed shoppers to select charities where 0.5 percent of their purchase will be donated to. Customers can choose from over […]
Elizabeth Holmes: from Fraud to Fleeing
Who is Elizabeth Holmes? Holmes was the founder and CEO of Theranos Inc., a medical diagnostic company focused on minimally invasive laboratory testing. Founded in 2003, Holmes relied on funding […]
Earth’s Inner Core Stopped Spinning, But There is No Need to Panic
A new study has shown that Earth’s inner core has stopped spinning and might also be changing direction. It appears that this is a process that might be happening every […]
‘Eggflation’: What’s More Expensive, the Chicken or the Egg?
Egg shortages and prices have increased, begging this question: which is more expensive, raising a chicken or buying the egg? Egg prices have continued to rise since 2022. In December, […]
We Finally Might Know Why Covid-19 Can Cause Long-term Loss of Smell
After multiple hypotheses and lots of speculation, one of the many mysteries surrounding COVID-19 might be finally solved. It turns out that a haywire immune response in our olfactory system […]
January’s National Observances
Every month of the year is filled with a multitude of celebrations and awareness events, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all. While the start of […]
From Allies to Opponents: Patty Murray Defeats Tiffany Smiley in U.S. Senate Race
Incumbent Patty Murray (D) and challenger Tiffany Smiley (R) faced off during the Washington 2022 U.S. Senate election. After weeks of campaigning and raising funds, Murray has been proclaimed the […]
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Application Open
By the Biden-Harris Administration, a three-part student debt relief plan has been put in place and will be available until Dec. 31, 2023. However, on Friday, a court order temporarily […]
What to Know About the Mobilization in Russia
On Sept. 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists during a national address. These reservists are receiving summons to attend two weeks of training before […]
President Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness
On the afternoon of August 24, President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat the ever-increasing student debt crisis in the country. Those who currently earn an annual income of […]
988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Now Active
The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline went live on July 16, 2022. By calling or texting 988, you will be immediately connected with a trained crisis counselor. The line […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Youth Five and Under
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children under the age of 5. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for this age group, […]
Sri Lankan President Stepping Down Brews Turmoil
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former Sri Lankan military officer and president, recently stepped down from office on July 14, 2022. Due to Sri Lanka being under many political and economic struggles […]
How to Keep Yourself Safe in a Mass Shooting
As time changes and as our country heads down a darker road, the number of mass shootings has only grown. Already this year, our country has witnessed over 300 mass […]