Jack Loonam Jack Loonam

Can Russia and Ukraine Agree to End the War?

The current Russian and Ukrainian war has been occurring since February 24th, 2022, according to the UK Parliament, when Russia invaded Ukraine and entered the country from Belarus, Russia, and Crimea. Even before the war started, there were eight years of conflict happening in eastern Ukraine between the Ukrainian government and Russian separatists

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Jack Loonam Jack Loonam

Will Trump's Tariffs Cause Economic Growth or a Recession?

How long-term is Trump looking into America's future, and will his plan to raise tariffs and make policies to regain independence for America work? In 2018, the Trump administration put 10 percent tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports. “Wary Markets Rebound as Europe and Canada Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs,” published by the New York Times, describes and breaks down the Trump administration's Tariff plan. 

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Kirsten Zheng Kirsten Zheng

Cory Booker’s World Record for the Longest Senate Floor Speech 

 25 hours and 5 minutes was the total length of Senator Cory Booker's speech. He didn’t sit, eat, or use the bathroom. According to NPR, the New Jersey Democrat broke the world record for the longest floor speech in the history of the Senate Chamber, held since 1957, by Strom Thurmond, for 24 hours and 18 minutes. It was streamed on multiple social media platforms, and millions of people tuned in to watch. The speech resonated with many people and went viral on social media. 

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Yoselin Benitez Almendares Yoselin Benitez Almendares

A Spicy Problem

Imagine you were eating your favorite food and suddenly your face breaks out in hives. Here is why…

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Drew Tognon Drew Tognon

US Space Funding Problem

In the US, space exploration is receiving less funding than before, and they deserve more funding to be able to fully carry out their missions.  According to HF student Jackson Morris, space agencies deserve more funding because “They’re pretty cool.”

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Kirsten Zheng Kirsten Zheng

Good News- Observations Confirm Asteroid 2024 YR4 Won’t Hit Earth 

Last week, headlines were buzzing with the alarming news of an asteroid with the chances of hitting Earth in less than a decade. That asteroid; 2024 YR4 had a 3.1% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. However, scientists have ruled out any possibility of it hitting Earth as the impact probability lowered to almost 0%. 

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Gianna DeGregorio Gianna DeGregorio

What is Lunar New Year?

Typically, in America, we celebrate the new year with fireworks, parties, and parting ways with bad habits in preparation for a fresh start, but how do other parts of the world commemorate a new beginning?

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Yoselin Benitez Almendares Yoselin Benitez Almendares

Rest in Peace Jamboard

In the digital age, it's so much easier using online versions of physical things such as sticky notes, however, that will soon change.

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Liv Rochlin Liv Rochlin

Embracing the Joy of Summer

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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Kayla Biggica Kayla Biggica

It’s Time For Us To be More Aware Of What We Are Putting In Our Hair

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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Yoselin Benitez Almendares Yoselin Benitez Almendares

A SOUR sweet experience


“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.

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Yoselin Benitez Almendares Yoselin Benitez Almendares

BLINDING EYE DROPS

“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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Frankie DeGregorio Frankie DeGregorio

“Google’s gotten in big legal trouble…are they really the superior company, or just a bully?”

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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Oliver Donnelly Oliver Donnelly

Are Auto Companies In Major Trouble?

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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Mckena Sung Mckena Sung

Let's Talk About It: Kwanzaa

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.


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