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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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 ?
