How Should Cheating in Sports Be Handled?
2020 has been a very strange year for all sports because of the coronavirus pandemic. Seasons were canceled early and shortened due to the fear of spreading the virus. Another big thing that came out from the sports media was the news of the Houston Astros cheating for three years.Continue Reading
Life Expectancy & Infant Mortality Rate are Poor Healthcare Indicators
Often, activists and pundits alike turn to life expectancy and infant mortality rate data to conclude that there is a direct correlation between better quality of life and a country’s healthcare system. However, utilizing statistics without presenting the proper reasoning behind them can be exceptionally misleading. Blatantly pointing at lifeContinue Reading
The Crest I Long to Don
I wake up every morning in peace and go to bed in peace. I walk to school safely and walk home safely. I have so many opportunities and almost no limits. What more can you ask for? Well, I owe a lot of these privileges to my country. We liveContinue Reading
Colleges Add More In-Person Classes For Spring, Amid High Risk of Coronavirus
Colleges were hit hard this past year because of the abominable Covid -19 pandemic. This is an understatement, for all of the world seemed to be on lockdown at one point or another. Although the pandemic is far from over, colleges are now preparing for more In-Person classes to allowContinue Reading
Too Many People Are Locked Up For Small Thefts
An estimated 45,00 Americans are behind bars for thefts of less than $10,000, and their punishments do not fit the crime. In New York, stealing more than $1,000 is a felony. For example, a person who grabs a new iPhone can end up in prison, at public expense, for fourContinue Reading
Equality Act Passed: What is the future for LGBTQ+ Individuals?
For years, the LGBTQ+ community has fought for their rights in America. President Obama made same-sex marriages legal in 2015. This celebration was cut short, however, since there was another challenge to face: discrimination. The Equality Bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 25th,Continue Reading
The Almost Un-Noticeable Rise in Attacks on Asian Communities
In just the United States last year, there were over 2,500 attacks on the Asian Community, but somehow these attacks were almost unnoticeable to the public until recently. This surge in hate crimes against the Asian community mainly happened over three months between March and June of 2020, where thereContinue Reading
Unbothered by Lil Skies
2021 has been anything other than an exciting year for music. With Lil Skies announcing his new album, it sounded like this could either be the beginning of a great year of music or the start of another year of disappointing music. Lil Skies has been an extremely shaky artistContinue Reading
Grey’s Anatomy Season 17 Returns With a Shocking Surprise For Fans
After the long-awaited return for the new season of Shonda Rhimes’ Grey’s Anatomy, the 2-hour long premiere left fans with a shocking return and surprise at the end of its second episode. *Spoiler Alert!* This special premiere for the new season had been highly anticipated by Grey’s fans after an earlyContinue Reading
The Trial of the Chicago 7
To say we live in chaotic times is an understatement. Our country faces a polarizing presidential election against the intense influence of a deadly pandemic and a national fight against racial injustice. In 1968, our country also faced a defining presidential election amid a fight for civil rights. The powerfulContinue Reading
Army Recruitment
As high school ends, many are thinking about their future. Some look toward colleges and trade schools wondering how they will afford it and what exactly they will do with their future. While looking towards the future, there is always the option of joining the army. This is encouraged andContinue Reading
Andrew Cuomo: From A Calm Storm To A Hurricane
Living in New York, it is practically impossible to not know the name Andrew Cuomo. As the current Governor of New York, Cuomo carries around a hefty name and a hefty job; governing New York with its size and the diverse culture and opposing viewpoints can be difficult. However, CuomoContinue Reading