What is going on in the metro of Santo Domingo?

Dozens of employees at the Metro Santo Domingo went on strike this summer until the government met their demands. Now, the strike is over. What did these employees and the government agree on? Ana Jeandry, 11th grade During June 2023, dozens of employees at the Metro Santo Domingo went on strike until the government agreed to their demands. The employees marched to the National Palace, … Continue reading What is going on in the metro of Santo Domingo?

Coco Gauff: A woman making history in tennis.

Daniela Morales, 11th grade On September 9, in an intense match against Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff won her first grand slam title at the age of 19 playing three sets: 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Not only did she win the title of the U.S. Open’s women’s finals, but she also became the youngest American to win a grand slam since Serena Williams in 1999 (Gregory, 2023). … Continue reading Coco Gauff: A woman making history in tennis.

Mental Health Crisis for Teachers in Korea

Ana Jeandry 11th Grade Thousands of teachers in South Korea are protesting after the suicide of a teacher exposes the burdens of the country’s high-pressure education system has on teachers, parents, and students.  Up to 200,000 teachers in South Korea are participating in a protest and 50,000 teachers gathered in the capital to commemorate the deceased teacher, whose suicide began the protests.  The unnamed teacher … Continue reading Mental Health Crisis for Teachers in Korea

It is time to focus on Cuba

Sofia Rojas, 11th Grade During the last 15 years, Cuba has seen a drastic increment in anti-government protests.  During Castro’s 49-year government, freedom of speech was silenced, human rights violations, and rising inequality took place in the territory. Upon establishing his communist regime, Castro started mass exploiting the death penalty and arbitrary detentions. Since then, the Cuban people have had enough and are now fighting … Continue reading It is time to focus on Cuba

The Story of the JMS Cult

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade Jesus Morning Star, also known as Providence Church, was a Christian religious movement founded by Jung Myung-Seok in the 1970s. The movement grew in popularity in the 1980s, especially among university students in Seoul, and has even expanded to other countries – about 70 according to the Korea Post. However, the church has been called a “sex cult” in the … Continue reading The Story of the JMS Cult

Pencils Down! The Writers Guild Is On Strike!

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade The 2023 Writers Guild of America is one strike once again, as negotiations for a new contract between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers went south once again. This strike is the largest interruption to the American entertainment industry since the pandemic and the 2007 – 2008 Writers Guild Strike. What does this mean for … Continue reading Pencils Down! The Writers Guild Is On Strike!

An Overview of the Historic Headlining BLACKPINK Stage Set

By Gloria Alcántara, 12th Grade This year’s Coachella. Everyone was bored and ready to go home. The scorching California sun was making people sweat buckets. Wallets were drained due to the $16 strawberry lemonades being sold. The glitter makeup was starting to wear off. Bad Bunny delivered, but it just was not a summer without you anymore. Frank Ocean did not even show up. The … Continue reading An Overview of the Historic Headlining BLACKPINK Stage Set

The Malindi Cult: A Religious Tragedy

By Daniela Morales, 10th Grade Religion acts as a unifying force for many people, bringing people together despite their different backgrounds through a common faith. However, for some people, religion takes on a more extreme character, and they begin to use it as a force to unify people not to promote peace, but to destroy. This is the case of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, leader of … Continue reading The Malindi Cult: A Religious Tragedy

The Ethnic Conflict in India

By Daniela Morales, 10th Grade India is a country rich in diversity—something reflected in the massive amount of ethnic groups that live in the country. Taking into consideration many factors such as language and religion, there are more than 2,500 ethnic groups in India (Joshua Project, 2023). However, not all of these groups are recognized by the government, only 705 of them are officially recognized … Continue reading The Ethnic Conflict in India