By Cindy Guo Falling Leaves, an autobiography by Adeline Yen Mah, is definitely one of my favorite books that I’ve read in high school. The main character, Adeline, grew up in a port city not too far away from Shanghai during a …
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by Chris Noll Plastic straws, for many of us, have become a necessity of life. Whether at a local restaurant or enjoying a refreshing drink, asking for a straw to sip from has become a part of our daily lives. In fact, …
Read More »Will Earphones Cause Deafness?
By Kevin Bryan Earphones have massively grown in popularity as smartphones and other technological breakthroughs have become increasingly common for the past few decades. People can be seen wearing headphones when listening to music in the library, when running or exercising, …
Read More »Is Artificial Intelligence beneficial or harmful?
By: Evan With technology rapidly advancing in the recent years, the field of artificial intelligence is no exception. Artificial intelligence are synthetic behavioral patterns that mimic those of humans. Will these amazing technological advances be a benefit to our society or …
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By Serena Mao Special counsel Robert Mueller’s ongoing investigation has recently taken a step into dangerous waters. In May 2017, Mueller took control of the inquiry on Russia’s potential intervention in the 2016 election, as well as any Russian connections to the …
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Submitted by: Aimi Wen Recently at my school – Pinewood School – we conducted a survey on the amount of carbon emissions produced over a week. Specifically, how much carbon dioxide was emitted by car idling, a habit that we can all …
Read More »Are Allergies Affecting Your Grades?
By Kevin Bryan Spring is a time for nature’s renewal, bringing warming weather and blossoming plants. If you are a student with allergies, however, spring brings together two other things: Final Exams and Hay fever. Has the misery of allergy symptoms …
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