The end of 2017 was marked with devastating natural disasters ranging from hurricanes in the East Coast to wildfires in the West Coast. Puerto Rico especially received heavy blows due to Hurricane Maria, which ravaged through the Carribean island with 155 mph winds and more than 30 inches of rain. The long term effects of…
Category: Society, Politics, Lifestyle, and Culture
Spending Money or Time?
With the holiday season coming to a close, it is now time to reflect. Although the last few months of the year are considered the most wonderful and festive, people realize they spend too much time on greater or more expensive gifts rather than thinking about the thought put into a gift. They also forget…
The History of Black People’s Struggles in America
In recent years, the United States has seen a number of racially motivated attacks and protests against people of color and the statutes regarding them. Americans have seen the clashes of white supremacists and people against racism in general. The most violent one being in Charlottesville, Virginia. Things like this comes as no surprise when…
Same Accent, Different Reaction?
In America, a country where it is known to be the “melting pot,” different races and distinct cultures blend together. Tracing all the way back to the 19th century in America, immigrants migrated to America seeking for a better economic condition. Chinese were the first Asians to arrive in America. Although there were different immigrants…
As One Door Closes, Another One Opens
2018 has arrived bringing with it a time for reflection and a time for setting new goals and making changes. During this time many people set new year’s resolutions that can sometimes be unrealistic or very challenging. It is great for those who succeed in keeping their new year’s resolutions, but for others sometimes it…
What will the End of Net Neutrality Mean for Us?
What is net neutrality? It is the basic principle that all data on the Internet must be treated equal by Internet service providers, and not be discriminated or charged differently by user, content, website, source, etc. Without net neutrality, we would not be able to communicate freely online. It is the way the Internet has…
New Year, New You
The time of joy and merry have finally come to an end, Christmas decorations are being brought down and the year 2017 is coming to a close. Now our worries should not be about buying shiny lights and decorations to hang up on our doors and chimneys, but to remember our great achievements we’ve accomplished…
Republican Party Passes Tax Reform
Taxes. Taxes. Taxes are one of the most debated issues in government. Should taxes be increased, or should they be cut? Democrats tend to favor increasing taxes on the wealthy to help support those in lower income brackets. However, Republicans are known for wishing to cut taxes. With both the House and Senate under Republican…
Christmas Before Turkey?
As Christmas approaches, society is going through the same argument that has been going on for many years. There has always been a debate about whether or not to start celebrating a future holiday when there are upcoming holidays in between. This is evident during the winter season, when Thanksgiving and Christmas occur so closely…
Cheating: Is It Worth It?
As schools require higher GPA and well-rounded extracurricular activities, students are often pressured to receive straight A’s in their classes. However, some may take it to a wrong level and consider cheating as an option. Cheating is when one is violating rules dishonestly. By cheating, students will lose their academic integrity, their chance to gain…