By Katherine Han Imagine this: You get out of school around 3:00 pm, and you’re probably pretty tired from the 7 hours of instruction. After school, you still have one or two activities to attend. Say you get home around 6:30 pm. …
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If you have been following the news lately, you might know that Trump and the Republicans want to dismantle Obamacare. It’s a hallmark of Obama’s administration, and it’s something that Democrats are desperately trying to save. But what really is Obamacare, and …
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Submitted by: Aimi Wen Turtles, rhinos, tigers, leopards, penguins—these are probably the first few animals people think of when asked about endangered animals. Cute, adorable animals that look good on television. However, nobody thinks about endangered fish species, especially if the most …
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By Michael Chang The creator of the Heimlich Maneuver and numerous other medical techniques, Henry Judah Heimlich helped save millions of lives. His discoveries and inventions were put to use immediately by the American Red Cross Organization, and is part of the …
Read More »Devastating Fire in Oakland, California, Plus Safety Tips to Prevent Death in This Situation
By Daphne Yan On December 2nd, 2016 at a night party in Oakland, California, a fire broke out, killing dozens of people. This fire started in a warehouse, and over 75 people were inside. Officials said that over 40 fatalities were expected. …
Read More »Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing
By Mihika Badjate Standardized testing is a topic much debated today, as it affects the education of students from as early as first grade. Whether it is STAR tests or ERBs, most students have to take standardized tests every year that give …
Read More »Fossil Fuel and Us
Submitted by: David Zhang The agriculture industry in the United States lost over 2.8 billion dollars from damage done by fossil fuel emissions in 2002, according to the Carnegie Institution. Although some people may think that reducing the use of fossil fuels …
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