By Katherine Han There have been countless nights when I have not gotten enough sleep to fuel me for a whole day of school. It starts with a large load of homework, a limited amount of time to finish it all, …
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By Ethan Hu China is famous for its Great Wall. However, many foreigners are unaware that China also has an expansive wall over the internet, blocking many sites such as Google, YouTube, and Gmail. This firewall which many refer to as the …
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Man’s best friend might also be the kea’s best friend. The world’s only mountain parrot, the kea, risks extinction; the Department of Conservation estimates numbers to be as low as 1,000, largely due to stoats and possums attacking eggs and chicks. This …
Read More »Las Vegas: Deadliest Shooting in Modern History
By Patrick Xu On October 1, a gunman opened fire onto a country concert from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel, killing 59 and injuring hundreds of others, making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern history. The shooter has …
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By Cindy Guo In most schools, there is a community service requirement. At my school, you must complete at least 20 hours of community service within your 4 years and at least 100 hours of service to write on your transcript. However, …
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By Ethan Hu A Michelin Star is a prestigious award that gives a restaurant prestige, class, and expectancy. While all restaurants strive to achieve one of these stars, few accomplish this feat, and even fewer take home multiple stars. The Michelin stars …
Read More »Dealing with Natural Disasters
Submitted by: Iris Yuan Given the number of hurricanes and floods we have had, it’s no surprise that people are starting to get anxious. To ease that anxiety, compiled below is a list of tips from experts to help you deal with …
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