The Silicon Valley mourns the death of Dave Goldberg, chief executive of online development SurveyMonkey, who died of head trauma and blood loss on May 1, 2015. Mr. Goldberg, 47, was on a family vacation at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta …
Read More »Skipping a Grade in Math
Skipping a Grade in Math: the Pros and Cons Skipping a grade in math for many students is an excellent option, but there are some disadvantages that can affect a student’s choice. Benefits: It can stimulate interest in mathematics and strengthen …
Read More »Journeying Home: A Place Where I Was Shaped
Submitted By: S. Jonathan Nimal Home is the place where I find the greatest things and have developed the foundation of my life. In my early years of growth I had two homes. One of these “homes” was my parents’ house; it …
Read More »If I was the Ambassador: Jordan, A Struggling Haven
By Kevin Gao It may not seem like it, but the young country of Jordan is very a influential nation who is often underestimated. Its secret lies not in any secret oil mine, but in the myriad refugee camps littering the Jordan …
Read More »Why Sports?
Aside from the obvious physical benefits of sports, there are also many other social and mental benefits that come from a sport. Due to the amount of time sports take up as an extracurricular, it forces you to manage your time wisely. …
Read More »Baltimore Riots
Baltimore protesters who were angry at the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray destroyed cars, windows, and other objects. Among those, 12 were arrested. They argue that Gray did not receive timely medical treatment after he was arrested. His spinal cord was …
Read More »Devastating Earthquake in Nepal
Nepal experienced an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude on Saturday, 2:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. To put in perspective, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9 as compared to this one with a 7.8 magnitude. Around half an hour later, …
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