Parts of the Orchestra By: Eric Guo Orchestras have been around for over 400 years, but they have changed drastically since then. From what began as a group of musicians of around 30 in size in the Baroque era of the 1600s …
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Submitted by: Jasmine Pao This February, a young Chinese woman was apprehended by Chinese authorities and is now facing over 10 years in prison for illegally and inhumanely storing animals to be killed and eaten. Nicknamed the Pangolin Princess, she documented her …
Read More »Headphones and Cycling
Is it risky to wear earphones when biking? Driving along popular biking roads, we often see cyclists wearing headphones in the city. For many people, it’s crazy. In urban areas, it is already risky enough to bike, and wearing earphones only makes …
Read More »Manchester Arena Concert Attacked by a Suicide Bombing
By Shannon Yan On May 22, 2017, Manchester wrenched hearts from all over the world after a suicide bomb exploded near the end of the Ariana Grande concert at around 10:33 PM in the Manchester Arena. It has been reported that there …
Read More »Choosing High School Courses
By Mihika Badjate Now that the school year is coming to an end, it is time for many high school students to choose their courses for next year. Deciding between several required classes, visual and performing arts classes, honors classes, advanced placement …
Read More »5 Board Games Better Than Monopoly
By: Eric Guo The first thing that pops into the mind of most people when they hear the words “board game” is probably Monopoly. Monopoly is a classic board game, a game that almost everyone has played yet doesn’t know the rules …
Read More »Congress Strikes A Blow At Alaskan Wildlife
Submitted by: Jasmine Pao Alaska is known for its beautiful scenery and wildlife. However, oil drilling and climate change have already taken a toll on the vast tundras and glaciers. Thanks to bill H.J. Res 69, animals are in danger as well. …
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