Current Events, Investigative

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

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Health

How dangerous is drinking alcohol?

By Sein Lee, 10th grade In many parts of the world, no party is complete without a drink. For some, a glass of wine is a great way to start a conversation with strangers. Alcohol acts as a social lubricant. People drink for many different reasons: to celebrate, to socialize, to relieve stress, etc. In the past, studies have shown that moderate amounts of alcohol, … Continue reading How dangerous is drinking alcohol?

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Op-ed

Opinion: The Lottery is a Scam

By Amelia Colón, 10th grade. The first European modern lotteries have been around since the 15th century, however, the practice of determining the distribution of property by lot is traceable to ancient times. The lottery’s methods are made to be random, and the chance of winning is slim to none. Because of this, once people win, they get hooked and continue to buy more tickets, … Continue reading Opinion: The Lottery is a Scam

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Investigative

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

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Current Events

Israel Offers Residency to African Asylum-seekers who are Willing to Fight against Gaza.

By Amelia Colón, 10th grade. The attacks of October 7th, 2023 that set off the war between Israel and Hamas killed 1,100 people, 3 of which were asylum-seekers. This created a wave of volunteerism amongst asylum-seekers to try to win legal documents, in which they started to enroll in civilian command centers. This made Israel realize that this is something they can exploit. Because of … Continue reading Israel Offers Residency to African Asylum-seekers who are Willing to Fight against Gaza.

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Op-ed

Bridging the Divide: Empowering Generation Z Beyond Gender Boundaries

By Sein Lee, 10th grade There are a series of diagnoses that the ideological gap between Generation Z men and women around the world is deepening. There are also growing concerns about the resulting gender conflict.  According to the Guardian, in a survey of 3,600 people conducted by the polling agency Ipsos on behalf of the Policy Research Institute at King’s College London and the … Continue reading Bridging the Divide: Empowering Generation Z Beyond Gender Boundaries

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Op-ed

The role of AI in modern education

By Elba Novas, 10th grade Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technologies that enable computers to perform a variety of advanced functions, including the ability to see, understand, and translate spoken and written language, analyze data, make recommendations, and much more. This has revolutionized the world in many ways, such as business, daily life, health, transportation, security, finance, agriculture, entertainment, environment, and manufacturing, and … Continue reading The role of AI in modern education

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Current Events, Entertainment

TikTok Argued Against its Ban in Court

Cely Reyes, 11th Grade In a high-stakes legal fight, TikTok of China has gone to a federal court in the U.S. to challenge the constitutionality of a law that could lead to its being banned if it does not sell its ownership by its Chinese owner, ByteDance. After the January 2024 deadline, this puts TikTok’s arguments as free speech issues and that up to 170m … Continue reading TikTok Argued Against its Ban in Court

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Investigative

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?

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