By: Kevin Zhang Tensions with Iran have increased since the Iranian military seized a civilian British oil tanker and (later on June 19th) shot down an American military surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran. Disputes have arisen on whether or …
Read More »Guaranteed Ways to Wake Up Early and Energized
If you’re not a natural morning person, the first few hours of the day can be rough. You’re probably grumpy and tired, and don’t feel ready to deal with life. But if you want to make the most out of your entire …
Read More »Environment in the Developing World
By: Serena Mao Around the world, a new wave of activism is spreading as people are slowly recognizing global environmental issues and working to solve them. Though the desire to stop climate change and other prevalent issues is a worldwide concern, it …
Read More »Stress and Sleep
By: Michelle Hua Sleep is an extremely important function for humans. It helps to regenerate cells, improves memory, and repair muscles. Adults need at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and younger people need even more. However, many people, …
Read More »Apple Stand
By Evan Li: During the WWDC (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference) this year, Tim Cook announced a new Mac Pro and a new monitor called the Pro Display XDR. This monitor was priced at an unbelievably high price point: five grand. This wasn’t …
Read More »Adversity Score
Karena Zhang Recently, the College Board announced the implementation of an additional piece of information sent to colleges along with students’ SAT scores: a number from 1 to 100 they dub the “Overall Disadvantage Level.” The media, however, has quickly adopted the …
Read More »How Some Stress Can Be Good For You
Stress is often viewed as an exclusively negative sensation: Work deadlines pile up, family drama takes its toll, busy schedules wear us thin and we wind up drained. Stress occurs when someone feels an imbalance between a challenge and the resources they …
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