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
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.
The Winter Olympics, for decades, have been considered an exclusive international event dominated by athletes from affluent and predominantly white nations with access to snow, ice, and expensive training resources. Sports like alpine skiing, bobsled, speed skating, and figure skating are associated with structural inequalities based on geography, race, and socioeconomic status. However, as the 2026 Winter Olympics are approaching, a new phenomenon is being … Continue reading The 2026 Winter Olympics: Diversity and Representation in Winter Sports written by Alejandro Ramírez 11-II
Rene Chang [10/01/2025] On September 24th, a sniper, identified as Joshua Jahn, opened fire from a nearby rooftop on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dallas field office. The shooter fired indiscriminately at the ICE building, including at a van in the sallyport where the victims were shot. Three detainees were shot. One detainee is deceased, and the other two were in critical condition. … Continue reading What to know about the Dallas ICE Shooting
By: Rene Chang [September 3, 2025] Issues at Harvard: RESTRICTING FOREIGN STUDENT VISAS AT HARVARD: On June 5, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to safeguard national security by suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University. Regarding “national security” concerns, the Trump Administration declared that continuing to admit foreign students to the university would … Continue reading What is happening between Ivy League Schools and Trump?
—————————————————— —————————————————— For nearly 80 years, the United States has stood at the center of the global order shaping alliances, policing trade routes, deterring rivals, and defining what power looks like in the modern world. But today, that dominance feels less certain. From rising challengers like China to strained alliances and growing domestic division. This uncertainty is why many experts now argue that the United … Continue reading Is the United States Losing Global Influence?
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