Amelia Colón With so much poverty in the world, people who want to do good will be willing to pay thousands of dollars to help out in poorer countries through volunteerism. What they believe they are paying for is an opportunity to help people in need. What they are actually paying for is a completely selfish experience in which they can feel good about themselves … Continue reading The problem with volunteerism
By Rene Chang, 10th grade. As stated by, the Washington Post, in the United States, over 300,000 students have been affected by gun violence since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. Since then, has gender affected these shootings? Is it more likely that male or female students are more likely to start school shootings? And what causes these students to start shooting up schools? … Continue reading Are male students more likely to shoot up schools than female students?
By Nicole Mancebo, 10th grade. In the day of digital content creation, YouTubers and streamers often go to big ends to grab the viewer’s eye. The competitive environment of content creation, psychological effects of social media, and financial rewards associated with fame are some of the causes of this phenomenon. Understanding the reasons that these creators do this allow us to recognize the as to … Continue reading The Attention Economy: Why YouTubers and Streamers Engage in Controversial Behavior
By Miguel García, 10th grade. In the third week of September, a group of students along with some science teachers assisted a beach cleanup at Playa Montesinos. Why are beach cleanups so important though? What are we contributing to our planet? Should we keep on doing this? In this article, you’ll find the answers to these questions, and an interview with one of the students … Continue reading Beach Cleanups and why they are so important
Paula Lopez, 10th Grade Liam Payne, a former member of the iconic boy band One Direction, died at the age of 31 after falling from a third floor in a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16. Earlier this month he was seen in a concert of her former bandmate, Niall Horan. Before his death, staff from the hotel requested urgent police assistance. “In … Continue reading Remembering Liam Payne
AI is known as a useful tool for a handful of things that we do on a daily basis, but for Megan García it is the intelligence that took an active role in leading her son to suicide, without trying to prevent it. Continue reading Teen Commits Suicide Because of AI
Eduardo Tineo The Dominican Winter Baseball League (LIDOM) is set to launch its 2024-2025 season on October 16, 2024, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its 70th edition. Known for its rich history and passionate fanbase, LIDOM has become a part of Dominican culture, showing some of the best baseball talent in the Caribbean. As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, fans and players … Continue reading Dominican Winter League 2024 – 2025: A Look at the Season
By Sein Lee, 10th grade. The BRICS summit, which has doubled in size and is centered around non-Western countries, was held in Kazan, Russia for three days from the 22nd. With countries from the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Southeast Asia, joining as new members, attention is focused on whether this will add momentum to non-Western powers challenging the US-centered world order. … Continue reading BRICS, which doubled its member countries, is growing its power to ‘counter US hegemony’
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
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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