Is Virtual Currency Making a Comeback? Trump Effect Gives It Wings

Sein Lee, 10th Grade Following the re-election of former US President Donald Trump, the US Congress landscape is also changing in favor of cryptocurrencies, and the industry is increasingly expecting a ‘cryptocurrency renaissance’ and a ‘cryptocurrency golden age,’ as the price of ‘leading stock’ Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 for the first time ever. According to the Financial Times (FT) and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) … Continue reading Is Virtual Currency Making a Comeback? Trump Effect Gives It Wings

Ethics Around the Publicity of the Sex Offender Registry

Rene Chang, 10th Grade The use of publicity of sex offenders in the United States is intended to help spread awareness to others of the possible dangers of sexual assault or other cases in nearby districts, generally to help public safety. A sex offender is a person who has committed a sex crime. The majority of convicted sex offenders have convictions for crimes of a … Continue reading Ethics Around the Publicity of the Sex Offender Registry

Sweet Poison or Safe Sugar Substitute? The Truth About Aspartame in Diet Coke and Its Impact on Your Health

Paula Forcade, 11th Grade Every day, Diet Coke attracts millions of people with its sweet, fizzy taste. However, underneath the enjoyment is a troubling question: Could this beloved drink be hiding a potential danger? At the heart of the issue is Aspartame, the artificial sweetener that gives Diet Coke its appeal. While some hail it as a groundbreaking sugar substitute, others view it as a … Continue reading Sweet Poison or Safe Sugar Substitute? The Truth About Aspartame in Diet Coke and Its Impact on Your Health

Are male students more likely to shoot up schools than female students?

By Rene Chang, 10th grade. As stated by, the Washington Post, in the United States, over 300,000 students have been affected by gun violence since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. Since then, has gender affected these shootings? Is it more likely that male or female students are more likely to start school shootings? And what causes these students to start shooting up schools?  … Continue reading Are male students more likely to shoot up schools than female students?

The Attention Economy: Why YouTubers and Streamers Engage in Controversial Behavior

By Nicole Mancebo, 10th grade. In the day of digital content creation, YouTubers and streamers often go to big ends to grab the viewer’s eye. The competitive environment of content creation, psychological effects of social media, and financial rewards associated with fame are some of the causes of this phenomenon. Understanding the reasons that these creators do this allow us to recognize the as to … Continue reading The Attention Economy: Why YouTubers and Streamers Engage in Controversial Behavior

A Spacecraft is Heading to Jupiter’s Moon Europa to Discover if Alien Life Exists

By Cely Reyes, 11th grade There is an air of expectation as preparatory activities heighten for a mission unlike any other to launch a spacecraft, which is set to visit one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa. The nearly $5 billion investment undertaking has taken several years to put together and seeks to answer if there is life or “aliens”. It is believed by scientists that beneath … Continue reading A Spacecraft is Heading to Jupiter’s Moon Europa to Discover if Alien Life Exists

Sweet Poison or Safe Sugar Substitute? The Truth About Aspartame in Diet Coke and Its Impact on Your Health

By Paula Forcade, 11th grade Every day, Diet Coke attracts millions of people with its sweet, fizzy taste. However, underneath the enjoyment is a troubling question: Could this beloved drink be hiding a potential danger? At the heart of the issue is Aspartame, the artificial sweetener that gives Diet Coke its appeal. While some hail it as a groundbreaking sugar substitute, others view it as … Continue reading Sweet Poison or Safe Sugar Substitute? The Truth About Aspartame in Diet Coke and Its Impact on Your Health

Why are floods ocurring more frequently?

By Sein Lee, 10th grade Floods are one of the most frequent natural disasters, causing massive destruction worldwide. According to Statista data, there were 164 flood disasters worldwide in 2023 alone. These include the floods that hit northern Libya, killing or leaving more than 10,000 people missing. Climate change-induced phenomena are causing more intense rainfall, increasing the likelihood of flooding. This was also observed in … Continue reading Why are floods ocurring more frequently?

Why is the Dominican Republic is the Happiest Nation in the World ?

By Amelia Colón, 10th grade. In the latest release from the Global Mind Project, the Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) of the Dominican Republic is the best amongst all nations. A country that allocates less than 1% of its budget to mental health, according to the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, is leading in happiness. How could this be? The positive mental health of … Continue reading Why is the Dominican Republic is the Happiest Nation in the World ?

Dengue Epidemiology in the Dominican Republic

By Cely Reyes, 10th grade. In the Dominican Republic, a tropical and subtropical Caribbean nation, dengue fever is a recurring public health concern. This article examines the prevalence of dengue, related risk factors, implemented preventive measures, and continued difficulties in managing this mosquito-borne illness, with an emphasis on epidemiology. The Dominican Republic is no stranger to dengue, having had outbreaks there on several occasions. The … Continue reading Dengue Epidemiology in the Dominican Republic