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