Do you want more summer freedom and endless possibilities? Imagine if school days were shorter and summer vacations were longer. I will give reasons why a shorter school day and a longer summer break could bring benefits to students, teachers, and families.
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Hair products are a major part of most of our lives. Without them, a lot of people’s hair would not be looking too hot. Whether it is applying dry shampoo, hair spray, hair gel; straightening, curling, blow drying your hair; or dying it with permanent hair dye, they are all components that add to our hair looking as great as it does. But most of us never think about the chemicals that are in these products that are being applied directly to our scalp.
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“Yes officer, the people there told me there was a chocolate river I could see if I came!”, that’s what went through every reader's mind when they read the latest news headlines.
“MOM MY EYES FEEL IRRITATED!” you scream while rubbing your eyes. Has this ever happened to you? They feel as dry as the Sahara desert and more uncomfortable than a pair of wet socks. Well, one of the most common solutions your mother may suggest is putting on some eye drops, but the FDA may say otherwise.
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You probably browse the web a lot. Chances are, whenever you do, it’s the Google search engine that pops up by default in the browser you’re using. That’s because it is the default- on every modern Apple and Samsung product, among others. But this is the primary factor which has landed Google in court, facing antitrust charges larger than the industry has seen in many years. The trial’s first opening remarks were delivered on September 12.
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On the morning of Friday, September 15th, 2023, the U.A.W, United Auto Workers Union in Detroit joined Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio in striking against 3 of the big car manufacturing companies; Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
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The holiday Kwanzaa is very important to African Americans, as it helps to align with their African traditions. Their ancestors are remembered and the future generations are inspired. Just like Hanukkah and Christmas, this awe-inspiring holiday should be celebrated and honored throughout the holiday season and beyond.
There is a large range of fires destroying New Mexico and the fire season has yet to reach its peak.
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The City during Christmas is well known and popular. There's so many things you can do in the city during Christmas time. For example you can go see the Rockettes, the Rockefeller Christmas tree, you can go see the window displays, go ice skating right, see the tree, and many more!
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As we saw in the last presidential election of 2020, voting numbers showed the highest turn out for any election in the 21st century with 66.8% of eligible voters casting their ballots. Though these high turn out rates may be setting a precedent for future presidential elections, will local elections get the same attention from voters?
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Americans love their dogs, and it's estimated that more than 54% of us have them (and counting). It's beginning to raise the question- how many dogs is too many dogs? And could we “run out”?
Read MoreCoral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are some of the most productive ecosystems on earth. They occupy less than one percent of the ocean floor, and are home to more than a quarter of all marine species and over 4000 types of fish make their home in coral reefs. The global economic value of the reefs is around $375 billion a year, and they provide food and resources for more than 500 million people in over 100 countries. Unfortunately, the coral reefs are in a crisis. According to Harborfields High School student, Brooke Buda, “We need to protect the sea and the coral reef. It teaches us so much, and we rely on it for so many things.”
Read MoreIn recent news, a court located in Cameroon sentenced two transgender women on Tuesday to five years in prison for “attempted homosexuality.” They were sentenced for this reason and for other offenses such as the clothes they wore in a restaurant. Which is completely inappropriate and unjust. Senior Allison Brown said, “It's crazy that people would discriminate against these women for offenses such as clothes and their sexuality.”
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In recent news, a young whale has been found trapped in the London River. The whale who is struggling in this unfamiliar environment has begun to deteriorate in condition. As it was seen suffering, it was later put to sleep by veterinary experts.
Read MoreIn recent news, a French Journalist who disappeared in Mali last month said in a video that aired on social media platforms Wednesday that he had been kidnapped. This French Journalist was kidnapped by a Jidhadist group and pleaded for help from the French authorities. For those who may not know, The primary aim of jihad as warfare is not the conversion of non-Muslims to Islam by force, but rather the expansion and defense of the Islamic state. Senior Allison Brown stated, “For what reason would they kidnap him?”
Read MoreIn recent news, a mural of George Floyd in Houston was vandalized. This vandalism was carried out overnight and ultimately defaced Floyd’s face in the mural. This painting in Floyd’s hometown was covered with a racial epithet which was then covered up and the painting restored by the artist who created it. Senior Allison Brown stated, “It is unbelievable that people would even think to vandalize that.”
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 17th, a man went on a shooting frenzy at three spas in and around Atlanta, Georgia. This incident has sparked a conversation about anti-Asian racism in America and an increase in violence against Asian-Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rallies and protests aiming to “Stop Asian Hate” have ensued across the United States in response to this shooting.
Read MoreWe all know that America has been facing mass shootings for awhile now. It often seems like there will be no end to it, due to the fact that there is no enforcement for stopping this violence. There has to be an end to this culture of violence because none of this is normal. Senior Allison Brown stated, “The violence we have seen this year alone must stop.”
Read MoreMid-March marks the anniversary of when COVID-19 was on everyone’s radar. Although the World Health Organization was first notified of the virus on December 31, 2019, it was declared a global pandemic on March 11th, 2020.
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