by Lizzy Hermosilla ‘23 Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth despite its small size, containing the lush Amazon Rainforest and the rich indigenous culture of countless tribes. The Waorani people are traditionally hunter-gatherers living in smaller clan-like groups. In 1958, American missionaries made contact with this tribe that numbers around 5,000 people today. Since the 1960s, … Read More
by Naomi Bang ‘23 With less than three months until the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japan enters a fourth wave of Covid-19 infections. Last week, the country hit over 7,000 infections which is the highest daily level in over three months. Increasing cases add to worry about Japan’s slow vaccine rollout and over-burdened medical systems. Locals are especially concerned about holding … Read More
by Jay Joseph ‘22 The United States has joined countries across Europe and Asia in a severe pandemic baby bust. Over 24 states reported a seven-percent decline in births last December. Based on birth rates from the Great Recession and the Spanish Flu (in which no major recession occurred), the Brookings Institution estimates that there will be 300,000 fewer births … Read More
by Naomi Bang ‘23 Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, is one of America’s most esteemed children’s book authors. But 30 years after his death at the age of 87, the writer and illustrator was suddenly back in the news after his estate announced that several of his past works would no longer be published, … Read More
by Lauren Hill ‘22 At the end of February, the Senate parliamentarian ruled against raising minimum wage through a Covid relief bill. This ruling was a major setback for President Joe Biden, and other congressional Democrats who have been pushing to fast-track a minimum wage increase and avoid objection from republicans. However, top Democrats have vowed to continue the fight … Read More
by Graham Skinker ‘21 Cancel culture seems to be all anyone is talking about: from politicians to celebrities; from teenagers to their grandparents. But what is it? When and how did the term start? What does it mean today? Cancel culture technically is defined as a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional … Read More
by Ella Casey ‘21 Quarantining for over a year during the coronavirus pandemic has brought untold changes to modern society, among which was a devastating drop in the travelling. Nations largely dependent on tourism for their economy had to adapt to this lack and build up their economics under new industries. The general population, too, adapted in finding new ways … Read More
by Nia Peake ‘23 It has been over a year since Covid-19 put the world on lockdown; a year of social distancing, mask coverings, and minimal group settings. As vaccines are being administered and people are beginning to feel safer, some states’ governors have decided to open up to 100 percent capacity for many businesses, such as restaurants, and remove … Read More
by Emory Gun ‘22 The two political parties in America have never been as polarized as they are now. They are divided on issues big and small, old and recent, even disagreeing on the word “canceled.” Throughout history, America has seen terrible scandals and wrongdoings by political leaders, whether it be mayors, governors, representatives, or even presidents. But the manner … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 On March 11, President Joe Biden officially signed The American Rescue Plan Act into law. While lacking a promised federal requirement for a $15 minimum wage, it is still one of the most progressive pieces of legislation passed in recent decades. The plan is a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, with the most notable portion of this … Read More