Salvador Mateo 10-I When people talk about the Dominican Independence Juan Pablo Duarte is always on the spotlight, the main component, the main character, but a lot of factors are left on the backstage and are barely talked about When people talk about Dominican Independence, Juan Pablo Duarte is almost always placed in the spotlight. He is remembered as the father of the nation and … Continue reading The overlooked side of Dominican Independence
Salvador Mateo 10-I If 95 percent of the world’s data travels beneath the ocean, what would happen if those hidden arteries were suddenly cut? In our connected world, the Internet often feels “wireless”, accessed instantly with a tap on a phone. But beneath the oceans lies a vast physical network of cables that carry the digital lifeblood of the globe. At any given moment, more … Continue reading What are undersea cables and what’s their importance?
Maiah rodriguez This year’s Santo Domingo International Book Fair, FILSD 2025, was something special. Held from September 25 to October 5 at the Plaza de la Cultura Juan Pablo Duarte, the fair brought together people of all ages who love books, stories, and ideas. What stood out was how much effort organizers put in to make the fair more than just browsing books — it … Continue reading How This Year’s Book Fair in the DR Really Went
Miranda Villar 11-I Every March, the world celebrates Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, struggles, and resilience of women across history. It’s not just about looking back it’s about recognizing how women have shaped the world we live in today and inspiring the next generation to keep pushing forward. The month began in the United States in 1987, but its roots … Continue reading Women’s History Month
Salvador Mateo 10-I When people analyze modern global politics, they tend to focus on governments and international conflicts, but the resources that fuel economies and technologies play a big role as well. When people talk about global politics, they often focus on diplomacy, military power, or ideological conflicts between nations. However, one of the most influential forces shaping international relations is often less visible: natural … Continue reading How Natural Resources forged modern day Global Politics
Could the release of controversial government files really weaken a superpower enough to invite invasion, or is that fear driven more by speculation than reality? “The public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, often referred to as the “Epstein files,” has sparked intense debate in the United States and abroad. The files include court records, investigative materials, and previously undisclosed information connected to Epstein’s … Continue reading Could the Epstein Files Release Trigger a Security Threat or Invasion Risk for the U.S.?”
By Edward Mota Guerrero Baseball, one of the most popular sports in the world, is especially important in the US and the Dominican Republic. In cities like Detroit and the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than just a sport. It is a part of many people’s cultures and identities. Over the years, baseball and the Dominican Republic have developed a strong relationship through players, teams, … Continue reading How Sports Unify Communities: Detroit Vs. Dominican Baseball
Xueyi Feng 11-II (02/22/2026) Audiobooks have become a noticeable part of today’s publishing market. In many bookstores and online platforms, new titles are released in audio format at the same time as print and e-books. According to the Pew Research Center, a growing number of adults report listening to audiobooks each year, especially younger readers. Industry reports also show steady increases in audiobook sales over … Continue reading Are Audiobooks Replacing Traditional Reading
By Analía Perez Usually when we read a story, we look for a narrative that we can relate to. It’s the reason why production teams meticulously craft their main character to be relatable or compelling to the audience, and why “literally me” culture has grown so prominent. In most cases, we indirectly place our consciousness into the one of the lead characters, which makes their … Continue reading The Greatness of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.
By Analía Perez People usually see autobiographies as personal diaries for household names, revolutionary leaders, or people who’ve gained traction by facing unpleasant things during an unpleasant period of time. In truth, autobiographies are much more than that, they’re bridges, connecting us to lives we’ll never live, struggles we’ll never face, and truths we’d never otherwise understand. Despite this, it’s unusual for autobiographies to gain … Continue reading Kabi Nagata and The Beauty of Autobiographies
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