by Lizzy Hermosilla ‘23 In May 2021, Texas enacted the strictest abortion law in the nation. In September, the Supreme Court declined to review the Texas law that would ban all abortions after the heart beat can be heard, around six weeks, which is before many women know they are pregnant. The law has no exceptions in cases of rape … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 In the years after 2001, when the United States invaded Afghanistan and the Taliban collapsed, women’s rights in the country began to improve, particularly in urban areas of the country. Women not only began to run for public offices but their participation in politics was ensured through a 2004 constitutional article requiring that 27 percent of … Read More
by Alex Braun ‘23 A new Texas law called the Texas Heartbeat Act was enacted on September 1, 2021. It has pushed to the forefront of the debate on the constitutionality of abortions, and has sparked a heated legal battle between all levels of government on the legitimacy of the act. There is no doubt that the result of this … Read More
by Avery Prudenti ‘22 The app Tik Tok has become one of the most popular social media platforms with around 732 million monthly active users globally. Along with Instagram and Pinterest, Tik Tok has created a way for teenagers and young adults alike to share their creativity, especially when it comes to fashion. Now that fashion has become reliant on … Read More
by Alexis Booker ‘23 In March of 2021, Florida state senator Deniz Baxely introduced the Bright Futures Bill that would significantly decrease the budget for the Bright Futures scholarship program that many incoming college students in the state rely on for aid. The program was founded in 1997 and funded by the Florida lottery and creates a pathway for succeeding … Read More
by Reade Fenner ‘22 Apple recently announced that users of its newest technological advancement wil. have the ability to access their Driver’s License through their iPhone. Using Apple’s Wallet application, users can add their Driver’s License or government-issued identification to their phone, and it will function as a form of ID in a handful of states, including Maryland. The process … Read More
by Avery Prudenti ‘22 As the pandemic continues, a widespread misconception persists that mass shooting numbers have decreased because of the quarantine precautions put in place. However, this is not true. Since just April 16, 2021, there have been an astounding 147 mass shootings in the United States. The Gun Violence Archive defines mass shootings as when four or more … Read More
by Reade Fenner ‘22 President Joe Biden unveiled his $2 trillion infrastructure plan, on March 31, that could transform U.S. transportation, specifically America’s passenger railroad service, Amtrak. Biden’s bipartisan proposal, also called the American Jobs Plan, includes efforts to repair roads, buildings, expand broadband internet access across the nation, upgrade schools, improve power lines, and shift towards cleaner energy usage … Read More
By Lauren Hill ‘22 In April, Maryland lawmakers voted to pass a package of sweeping reform bills that are aimed to increase accountability for police officers and restore public trust in the police force. These reforms have put Maryland at the forefront of a national debate about what should be done to prevent police brutality and the use of excessive … Read More
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