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Turrialba

Submitted by: May Leng In May of 2016, a volcano located 30 miles from Costa Rica’s capital city San José suddenly began to spew smoke and ash 9,840 feet (almost 2 miles) into the air. Dust wafted over the city, and buildings …

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Colorful Choices

By Xin Chang Have your parents ever told you to eat vegetables to improve your eyesight? Have you been told that the color green improves your vision? You might think this is the reason why you are forced to eat the combination …

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Dublin’s Future: Education

By Roy Lin Today in Dublin, education is tense, along with the rapidly growing district population. Many students are crowded into the limited East Side schools; even the only high school of the city is well over its intended capacity.  Many measures …

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The Need for Farming Reforms

By Shawn Zhang According to the UN, the global farming sector plays a big role in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. A recent study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that agriculture accounts for one fifth …

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Legalization of Marijuana

By Michael Yang Currently, recreational marijuana is only legal in 4 states in the US; for many, there is a stigma surrounding marijuana, causing lawmakers to be reluctant to push for legalization. However, marijuana, as a substance, is not nearly as addictive …

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Student Stress

By Michael Yang Stress is often extremely prevalent in students’ life, especially high school juniors. Juniors, generally, are taking the majority of their standardized tests and most difficult courses in this time period, in addition to extracurricular activities which the student may …

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A Spooky Time of Year

Jocelyn Li October 31st is a day where creatures of all sorts come to life right in your neighborhood. People of all ages dress in scary and funny costumes, walking from house to house to receive their favorite candies. It’s a Halloween tradition, …

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