by Alexis Booker ‘23 In the midst of a global pandemic throwing the worldwide economy out of balance, essential workers in the United States realized the great effect they have on the economy’s ability to function. Yet at the same time as they worked in poor and often dangerous conditions, they also realized how they had been mistreated by employers … Read More
by Anna Haas ‘23 The 2022 hurricane season is going to be an active one with 19 storms already predicted by hurricane experts at Colorado State University (CSU). Of those expected storms, nine are expected to become hurricanes and four are expected to be category three or higher. By comparison, an average season normally consists of 14 named storms, seven … Read More
by Lizzy Hermosilla ‘23 In 2019 a wave of sustainability took over social media. People advocated for metal straws, reusable tote bags, and increased recycling to combat plastic pollution in large bodies of water. All of these ideas in the moment seemed like good solutions to wide scale plastic pollution, but the notion that this would solve the plastic crisis … Read More
by Naomi Bang ‘23 Juneteenth commemorates freedom from slavery for black Americans. Its celebration was renewed during the racial injustices and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests of summer 2020, which also amplified black voices and stories in America. Despite the strength of these movements, educators are still conflicted amidst the national divide on how to approach the topic of racism … Read More
by Matt Kauffman ‘23 In recent years, intense polarization has occurred between the two main political parties of the United States, but another shift has gone somewhat under the radar in the post-Trump era: the increasing divisions within the Republican party itself. There are those who wholeheartedly back Trump and embrace his mentality, and there are those like Reps. Liz … Read More
by Alexis Booker ‘23 United States citizens demonstrated their enthusiasm to vote in November of 2020, creating the largest voter turnout in American history with almost 160 million voters total. Both Democrats and Republicans showed up to the polls displaying their strength in numbers. Democrats prevailed with over 81 million votes while Republicans still managed to secure over 74 million. … Read More
by Charlotte Koderhold ‘23 As Covid-19 cases are declining rapidly across the United States after the surge of Omicron, the most infectious variant yet, European countries are currently still facing peaks of reported cases, leaving many additional people immunized. These altered conditions have prompted governments to lift their restrictions and rethink their vaccination requirements as the numbers of first dose … Read More
by Apurva Mahajan ‘22 The Supreme Court announced on January 24 that it would hear two cases related to affirmative action to determine the legality of race-conscious admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC). The cases would be heard in October, with a verdict around June 2023. Because of the 6-3 conservative majority among the justices, many … Read More
by Camilo Illanes ‘22 With the Russia/Ukraine war now reaching five weeks of fighting, many young Americans are wondering–and worrying–whether they will be drafted to fight Russia and help aid Ukraine. However, this common anxiety is largely the result of misinformation from social media platforms such as TikTok. The reality is that the possibilities of America reinstating the draft for … Read More
by Anna Haas ‘23 Many people are fascinated by the drama, splendor, and historical significance of the British Royal Family. Now, the fascination will continue as the eyes of millions fixate on the events that will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee as she marks 70 years on the throne. Queen Elizabeth is one of the most famous and beloved … Read More