On Thursday, April 1st, 2021, the S&P 500 index broke the 4,000 point milestone, rallying to 4,010 points after market close. The two other major indices, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.70% and 0.52% respectively by the end …
Read More »Corals in Danger of Rising Sea Temperatures
By Owen Xu Li Coral reefs, often referred to as biodiversity hotspots, hold many oceanic activities and house numerous species. In fact, although coral reefs represent about 1% of the total oceanic area, they are home to about a third of oceanic …
Read More »The Power of Choice
Serena Mao Everyone has responsibilities at home they’d rather not do. Whether it be cleaning the dishes, washing the floor, or taking out the trash, we have a plethora of chores that we know we should do but never want to do. …
Read More »EU and China Impose Tit-for-tat Sanctions Over Xinjiang
The European Union imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials on Monday, including a top security director, citing human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, to which Beijing responded in kind, placing sanctions on Europeans. Contrary to American foreign policy on China, …
Read More »March Madness
March Madness is a single-elimination tournament between the 68 Division 1 collegiate basketball teams in America. This tournament was created in 1939 by the National Association of Basketball Coach, and was the idea of Ohio state coach Harold olsen. This tournament, like …
Read More »No Bees, No Food
Submitted by: Eileen Guo Millions of bees are dying off, with alarming consequences for our environment and our food supply. We rely on bees to pollinate everything from almonds to strawberries to the lucerne used to feed dairy cows. What happens if …
Read More »Deep Breath and Stretch
Yoga has always been popular with those who wish to stay fit and flexible without lengthy, hard workouts. Originating in India, this style of stretching is an ancient and traditional way of fitness. The practice of yoga, as seen by philosophers of …
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