When Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High and shot 17 of his peers and teachers, everyone from doctors to survivors to legislators focused on how to prevent another tragedy of this magnitude. Whatever people thought of Cruz before he made his decision, nearly everybody could see that he […]
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Safe Shorts keep runners safe from sexual assault
One out of every six American women have been the victims of aome form of sexual assualt in their lifetimes, according to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Safe Shorts were designed by Sandra Seilz, a German woman who wanted a portable safety […]
Rugby player builds bridges and breaks barriers on the pitch
Sports can bring different people together from across many different countries and cultures spanning hemispheres to unite those who would otherwise be distant. The FIFA World Cup is perhaps one of the most prominent examples of people being united through sport. The 2014 World Cup massed a total of 3.2 […]
Oscar party exposes students to fashion and pop culture
Hollywood’s most prominent actors and actresses strutted down a red carpet in front of hundreds of lenses and lights that would show the world what they wore on the film industry’s biggest night. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars was broadcast to over 26.5 million people, Variety reported. This was […]
Syrian refugees entering the country at a record low
Refugees from Syria are trying to migrate to the United States after feeling unwelcome in Europe. The civil war in Syria started in 2011 and has displaced more than 11 million Syrians within and outside of the country. In 2016, the Obama administration met its goal of bringing 10,000 Syrians […]
Brazillian millennials rebel and start their own political parties
With the help of social media, Brazilian millennials have formed their own political parties to resist government corruption. Moving beyond online debates and street protests, young adults took initiative to equip political candidates with platforms matching crucial values they believe are not represented by the current administration. These political ‘start-ups’ […]
Falcon Heavy introduces lower costs for space travel
SpaceX, a space exploration company founded and headed by Elon Musk, has designed a rocket capable of carrying large payloads and reloading rockets used for take-off, a feat previously unattainable by any space program up to this point. Reusable rockets will dramatically reduce necessary funding for making space-worthy craft. Propulsion […]
“Truth about Tech” campaign helps fight device addiction
As Generation Z struggles to put down their devices, parents and nonprofit organizations examine technology’s impact on childrens’ social and emotional health. The Truth about Tech Campaign, backed by the advocacy group Common Sense Media and the Center for Humane Technology, a non-profit, launched on Feb. 7 with the focus […]
Amazon opens near-autonomous local market
Amazon, the online mega-retailer, introduced the next step for autonomous shopping: a walk-in market without cashiers, lines or registers. At the entrance of the store, several devices are placed that prohibit entry to anyone who does not have a specific smartphone app. Not unlike subway passes, shoppers must scan in […]
Honduran Presidential election riddled with corruption
Museums turned to piles of ash, incinerated by angry protesters and rioters. Police personnel were sent to suppress the revolts with tear gas and guns. The nation of Honduras cancelled schools and work, in light of the most recent Presidential Election. The 2017 Presidential Election in Honduras was controversial on […]