On January 22, Nature Astronomy reported findings of dust storms vast enough to cover the planet for months at a time. Using many years worth of imaging data taken by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers are investigating the peculiar storms. Previously, in 2006 and 2007, researchers found traces of water vapor at up to 80…
Category: Editor’s Column
High Schoolers and Weed
It’s no secret that a large portion of adolescents have tried drugs at least once. Marijuana (also known as “weed,” “grass,” “pot,” “dope,” “herb,” etc.) has been the unspoken popular pick for many of these high schoolers. Marijuana includes a small variety of plants under the genus Cannabis. These plants contain high concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol,…
Journalism about Journalism
It is written in The Elements of Journalism that “the purpose of journalism is not defined by technology, nor by journalists or the techniques they employ.” Rather “the principles and purpose of journalism are defined by something more basic: the function news plays in the lives of people”. This is the precise reason why journalism…
Bittersweet Lessons from Late K-pop Star Jonghyun’s Suicide
Kim Jonghyun, born on April 8, 1990, was found unconscious in his apartment around 6 PM on December 18. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but passed away soon after. According to Allkpop, police found a frying pan with coal briquette in Kim’s residence. Investigators report he committed suicide through carbon monoxide poisoning. Soon…
Editor’s Column: Feminism Today
“I am a feminist” “You hate men, don’t you? You’re a supporter of terrorism.” When Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie heard that someone called her a feminist, she felt as if the tone was the same as if one called her an advocate of terrorism. Feminism has evolved into meaning the advancement of women’s rights over those…
Editor’s Column Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be
“College does not define who you are.” “Where you go is not who you’ll really be.” As doubtful as these phrases may sound to students striving to attend the most prestigious colleges, it really is worthwhile considering the extent of influence college has on our lives. Distinguished graduate schools and well-paying jobs nowadays seem to…
Editor’s Column: Newfound Spotlight on Sexual Misconduct
Lately, sexual misconduct revelations seem to nonstop be released to the public, topping the news everyday. The majority of the claims have risen from Hollywood and other relevant industries. The newfound spotlight has quickly escalated since October 5th, with sexual harassment claims against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein. Currently, 76 actresses have accused the director…
Editor’s Column: BTS Sweeps Over America
In 2013, a seven membered K-pop boy group debuted under a very small company, BigHit. Although they were not popular or successful until the past few years, BTS worked hard to relay important messages in their music about the youth and society. Years of hard work and dedication has led them to globalize all around…
Editor’s Column: The Need to Learn from History
From the Holocaust during World War II to the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001, mass murders by men targeting other men have been prevalent throughout history. While these are only two of the gargantuan murders that reached an end, we are still at risk of such atrocities today. Genocide Watch, for example, has issued…
Editor’s Column: Diversity in the 21st Century
As a society, we have strived long and hard to reach the goal of attaining diversity – or is it only on the surface? Dove has been one of the first companies to step up to address the societal problems regarding diversity and acceptance through their Real Beauty Campaign, which was launched in 2004. The…