By Ana Perez, 9th Grade The Bucha Massacre was a series of Russian war crimes committed by the Russian Armed Forces in the city of Bucha in the region of Kyiv Oblast which involved the killing of civilians. Evidence of the massacre first came out on April 1st after the Russian forces withdrew from the city. The mayor of Bucha, Anatoliy Fedoruk, announced that the … Continue reading Russian War Crimes in Ukraine: The Bucha Massacre
By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade Mohammed Bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has led the country for five years. Previously, he was seen as the “savior” and modernizer of the peninsula. However, that image was quickly shut down after the murder of new york times writer Jamal Khashoggi. Mohammed Bin Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud also known as MBS was born on August 31st, … Continue reading MBS: The Controversial Saudi Prince
By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade The Taliban, a socio-religious regime with Islamic fundamentals has taken over as head of state in Afghanistan since May 1st, 2021. Since the U.S. removed its troops in the country the Taliban has taken control of the nation, and taken drastic abusive measures against Afghani women since, much of which fade from international coverage. Through the years, the Taliban has … Continue reading Women Under Taliban Rule
By Camille Garcia, 9th Grade The Dominican Republic is a country that has stood out in cultural and touristic aspects, and shines internationally because of its artists, but most of the time, when we try to search our mind for Dominicans known in the academic world, we come out empty. The reality is that here in the country it is very difficult to see cases … Continue reading Emmanuel García: Newton 2.0
By Camille Garcia, 9th Grade This March 8th as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we should remember not to just celebrate women as a whole, but rather acknowledge the fact that women had to fight a lot to gain some of the rights society grants men. Women were–and in some cases, still are–considered weak and inferior to men by society. Made to believe that their … Continue reading Women’s Rights in Dominican History
By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade The United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his plans of retirement at the end of the court’s current term last week, providing President Joe Biden with a critical opportunity to replace the liberal justice and carry out one of his campaign pledges of nominating, for the first time, a Black woman to the Supreme Court. With the court’s … Continue reading What Justice Breyer’s retirement could mean for the U.S.
By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade Many high school students reach their senior year and realize that they never really considered what they would like to do with their life beyond high school. Most don’t even realize that there are many different types of colleges they can apply to, and the different paths they can take to achieve their dream jobs or prospective goals. “Should I … Continue reading Is Higher Education Worth It?
By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade Elliot Page once said, “This world would be a lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another.” This statement is unquestionably true. People are dreadful in many ways, but probably the worst is lack of acceptance. Nowadays, there has been a lot of improvement and progress defending the LGBTQ+ community. However, some political … Continue reading Conversion Therapy: A Nightmare Dressed as a Daydream
By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade Euthanasia is the medical procedure of deliberately desisting a person’s life to relieve chronic suffering. Over the years, the assisted suicide and euthanasia rates have spiked. Normally, it’s a multifarious process that includes many factors like local laws, physical and mental health, and the belief system of the person and family imposed. Euthanasia is a controversial procedure, that’s why it’s … Continue reading Euthanasia and Assisted Dying
By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade It is no surprise that the COVID-19 crisis has affected every aspect of our everyday life ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a global pandemic in March 2020. The rampant virus has managed to transform the way we work, shop, and live in our current society–and the global theater industry has been no exception. Due to … Continue reading The Future of Post-pandemic Broadway
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