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

daniml0715October 2, 2024Leave a comment

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

daniml0715September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Leave a comment

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

anajperezSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024Leave a comment

Op-ed

The Problem with Volunteerism

By Amelia Colón, 10th grade. 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 … Continue reading The Problem with Volunteerism

daniml0715September 30, 2024Leave a comment

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?

daniml0715September 30, 2024Leave a comment

Breaking News, Current Events

Fire Breaks Out at Club Med Punta Cana Resort

Eduardo Tineo, 1oth Grade On September 12, 2024, a significant fire broke out at the all-inclusive Club Med Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic. The flames, which started in the early hours of the morning, rapidly spread, affecting key areas of the resort, including the reception, main restaurant, and pool bar. While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, it is … Continue reading Fire Breaks Out at Club Med Punta Cana Resort

anajperezSeptember 26, 2024Leave a comment

Investigative

Why is the Dominican Republic is the Happiest Nation in the World ?

By Amelia Colón, 10th grade. In the latest release from the Global Mind Project, the Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) of the Dominican Republic is the best amongst all nations. A country that allocates less than 1% of its budget to mental health, according to the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, is leading in happiness. How could this be? The positive mental health of … Continue reading Why is the Dominican Republic is the Happiest Nation in the World ?

daniml0715September 25, 2024Leave a comment

Current Events

Why are there two astronauts stuck in space? What went wrong.

By Nicole Mancebo 10-I As of September 14, there are two NASA astronauts stuck in space on the ISS because of a technical malfunction with their spacecraft. The two astronauts were only meant to be in space for eight days, but now they will be there for at least eight months after NASA determined the experimental Boeing Starliner capsule posed too much risk for them … Continue reading Why are there two astronauts stuck in space? What went wrong.

daniml0715September 23, 2024Leave a comment

Current Events

Do presidential debates change people’s opinions?

By Nicole Mancebo 10-I As you may know, the due date for the US elections which is right around the corner in November is getting closer and closer. On September 10th, 2024, the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place, and now Republicans and Democrats are more divided than ever. The point of the presidential debate is for candidates to display … Continue reading Do presidential debates change people’s opinions?

daniml0715September 23, 2024Leave a comment

Breaking News, Current Events

A New Drug Made of Human Bones Is Taking Over Sierra Leone

Heillie Santana, 12th Grade Recently, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio declared a national emergency on substance abuse due to a new drug called Kush. Describing the drug as a “death trap,” the President highlighted its role in posing an “existential crisis.” He emphasized, “The destructive consequences of Kush on our country’s very foundation: our young people.” Kush is a highly addictive concoction of marijuana, … Continue reading A New Drug Made of Human Bones Is Taking Over Sierra Leone

anajperezApril 15, 2024Leave a comment