By Rene Chang, 10th grade. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Since the 1950s, Taiwan and China have been conflicted about whether Taiwan is a separate country from China. This controversy is also known all over the … Continue reading Taiwan in the 21st century, explained
Amelia Colón With so much poverty in the world, people who want to do good will be willing to pay thousands of dollars to help out in poorer countries through volunteerism. What they believe they are paying for is an opportunity to help people in need. What they are actually paying for is a completely selfish experience in which they can feel good about themselves … Continue reading The problem with volunteerism
By Laura Laurent In the ever-evolving landscape of the pop culture industry, few artists have managed to capture the attention and captivate audiences like Taylor Swift. You don’t need to be a Swiftie to know the world-wide recognized pop star Taylor Swift. Her record-shattering ‘Eras Tour’ became the most sought-after ticket of the year. Swift has solidified her status as a music icon and reshaped … Continue reading ‘The Eras Tour’ and its Takeover in the US Economy & the Pop Culture Industry
Laura Laurent, 10th grade Valentine’s Day can be seen as either the most romantically significant day of the year or simply another commercially driven occasion, depending on your perspective. Regardless of whether you embrace the romantic spirit or eagerly await February 15, continue reading to discover ways to make the most out of this day, so here are some dos and don’ts to keep in … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Dos and Don’ts
By Anamari Davila, 10th grade. 2020; Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally, and No.1 on Billboard. 2021; Tickets for “El Último Tour del Mundo”, fastest-selling tour. 2022’ Un Verano Sin Ti, debuts at No. 1 marking the second all-Spanish-language album to reach No.1, the first being his previous Album. Worldwide Latino Artist Bad Bunny has set his name these past few years, not only in Spanish-speaking countries … Continue reading Bad Bunny: Breaking the standard for latino artist in the US Market
By Ana Perez, 11th grade. The United States has fallen victim to another mass shooting. This time, a mass shooting erupted in Lewiston, Maine and Tampa, Florida, leaving 20 dead, and even more injured. But this, sadly, is not new for the nation. This past month of October, the United States fell victim to two mass shootings; one in Maine, and the other in Florida. … Continue reading The Maine and Tampa Shootings
By Daniela Morales, 11th grade. When you graduate school, real life begins, and for those of us who are still on the playground, it would be useful to know if the lessons we gather will assist us on the battlefield. There’s no better source to confirm this with than graduates themselves. Lia Lockward, Sydney Joa, and Jongyeop Jeon, who agreed to collaborate in this interview, … Continue reading Life after graduation: How New Horizons graduates feel about the school’s teachings.
By Anamari Dávila, 10th grade. Today, the use of drugs has been normalized in society and this is concerning. But most people are not informed about the potential effects and consequences of getting involved in drugs. In 2022, there was an estimate of 284 million individuals from ages between 15 and 64 that have been reported for the use of drugs. This number is extremely … Continue reading Deciphering Drugs: Effects and Prevention.
By Camila Santana, 11th grade. On October 26th of 2023, the New Horizons debate team took on another challenge to add to its already vast repertoire. With a team made up of less than 25 students, we traveled all the way to Gainesville, Florida, to compete in the Bluekey tournament. The resolution, which is just another way we debaters use to say the topic, was: … Continue reading My Blue Key experience
By Daniela Morales, 11th grade. For both business owners and employees in the United States, 2023 has been a chaotic year with many worker unions rising to protest for better working conditions among different fields. Despite the risks of striking, like permanently losing your job, not having a salary throughout the strike, losing social security benefits provided by the workplace, and not having guaranteed unemployment … Continue reading A recap of the strikes of 2023
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