Local News, Sports

The dark side of Dominican Baseball: The steroid crisis

By Sofia Rojas, 1oth Grade Since 2005, there have been more than 1,000 positive cases of drug use in the MLB. Out of the 30,000 drug tests conducted by the agency, 0.2% are positive for performance-enhancing substances, half of which belong to Dominican baseball players.  The use of steroids has long been widespread among baseball players from the Dominican Republic. 16 out of the 20 … Continue reading The dark side of Dominican Baseball: The steroid crisis

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Breaking News

Fungal infection rapidly spreading in the U.S.

By Daniela Morales, 10th Grade When it comes to healthcare, the world has spent the last 3 to 4 years focused on COVID-19 and recovering from the pandemic. Last year and up until now, monkeypox and influenza have also gained attention, but many don’t know that the United States has seen an increase in the transmission of fungal infections in the past few years as … Continue reading Fungal infection rapidly spreading in the U.S.

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Current Events

Unimaginable inflation shocks Argentina

By Daniela Morales, 10th Grade On March 14th, the Argentinian government said that inflation had skyrocketed over 100%, stationing itself at 102.5%, the highest it has been in more than three decades (The Guardian, 2023). This news came as a slap in the face to the many Argentinians who are already struggling to get by, as 43% of the population is living below the poverty … Continue reading Unimaginable inflation shocks Argentina

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Breaking News

Can the unsuccessful Japanese H3 rocket have a bright future?

By Daniela Morales, 1oth Grade On March 6th, the world saw how a Japanese H3 rocket malfunctioned on its first launch. The rocket was propelled at 10:47 am, in a mission led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Once the rocket was in the air, it failed to activate its second-stage engine, which is needed to gain enough velocity so that the rocket stabilizes. Witnessing … Continue reading Can the unsuccessful Japanese H3 rocket have a bright future?

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Op-ed, Sports

“Dominican Dream Team” falls short in Baseball World Classic

By Anderfelix Rodriguez, 10th Grade The Baseball World Classic is widely regarded as the most prestigious international baseball tournament. The World Baseball Softball Confederation, the official international governing body for the sport, works in collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB) and its Player Association (WBSC) to oversee its administration. This year’s event was held across multiple stadiums of the MLB. Despite being favored to win … Continue reading “Dominican Dream Team” falls short in Baseball World Classic

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Investigative

Is it really called the “Chinese New Year”?

By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade On January 19, NewJeans’ Danielle (a K-pop girl group member) sent a message to her fans on Phoning, a fan communication platform, asking them what they were doing for “Chinese New Year.” However, this phrase soon drew criticism as it implies that the holiday is only celebrated in China when it is also celebrated by many other East Asian cultures. … Continue reading Is it really called the “Chinese New Year”?

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Entertainment

VTubers: What Are They?

By Ana Perez, 10th Grade VTubers, also known as Virtual YouTubers, are online entertainers who use a virtual avatar generated using computer graphics for their activities. Originally a niche form of livestreaming that originated in Japan, the VTuber industry has seen an explosive rise in popularity, turning the market into a profitable one filled to the brim with many livestreamers from around the world. But … Continue reading VTubers: What Are They?

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Breaking News

Congressman George Santos: Too Good To Be True?

By Heillie Santana, 11th Grade Though he may be only 34 years old, Congressman George Santos has already made a name for himself with his many incredible achievements. Coming from a family of Brazilian immigrants, Santos graduated from Baruch College and soon after worked for firms like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Eventually, he became a successful financier who started an animal rescue charity. Santos’ biography … Continue reading Congressman George Santos: Too Good To Be True?

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Investigative

The over-sexualization of comics

By Sofia Rojas, 10th Grade Sexualization and obscene portrayal of female animated characters appear to rise. Female characters in comics have had a strong protagonism in literary pieces since the 1980s, but as their presence grows, so does their lack of clothing. Since its inception in 1938, comic books have shaped American pop culture in their natural form. Wonder Woman debuted in 1941, representing a … Continue reading The over-sexualization of comics

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Investigative

What Saint Patrick’s Day is all about

By Jongyeop Jeong, 12th Grade Every year on March 17th, people worldwide celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the anniversary of the death of the patron saint of Ireland in 461. For over a millennium, the Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday, attending church in the morning and celebrating in the afternoon. However, in the United States, this holiday has evolved into a secular … Continue reading What Saint Patrick’s Day is all about

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