No matter which physical education class we might have opted to take in high school, the term “metabolism” has doubtlessly followed us everywhere. It’s common to blame the weight we never seem to be able to lose on slow metabolism, or the …
Read More »Dog-Eating Festival in Chinese City Gains Increased Opposition
June 22. The Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, Guangxi has received more and more criticism in recent years. After several years, the resistance to the dog section in Yulin has evolved into a global movement. Many celebrities have joined the ranks of …
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The use of e-cigarettes, or more commonly known as vaping, is becoming an increasingly popular recreation. About 2 million teenagers use e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are relatively new to the market, so how has it become so popular? Vaping is different from cigarettes in …
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By Stephanie Lin It’s fairly common knowledge that before and after a workout, foods with high-sugar contents are not recommended, while sufficient water and foods high in protein and carbohydrates are best. When put in different situations before and after workouts with …
Read More »In the Steps of Our Fathers: Intolerance in the Land of the Free
By: Cherri Wang America began as a nation of newcomers and immigrants. Yet despite the origins of this country, discrimination is still prevalent throughout. As a Chinese-American, I have experienced all of the stereotypical and racist remarks. It surprises me that after …
Read More »Stress vs. Happiness
By Isabelle Jia Stress is a large problem in today’s students whether it is obtained through middle school, high school, or college. As students grow older, the stress level tends to build because people think that in order to get into a …
Read More »Common Core, A New Standard
Submitted By: Zane Lee Common Core is confusing! Even my middle school daughter said, “yes, it is still too new for students and most parents”. What is Common Core, and why do we need it anyway? Simply put, the Common Core is …
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