From 1914-1918, a global war broke out with casualties of over seventeen million deaths and 20 million wounded civilians and military personnel. This dreadful period that scarred America and many other countries was known as the World War 1. However, November 11, 1918 marked a cornerstone of American history. At the 11th month of the…
Oil Pipeline Protest by Native Americans
The 1,172-mile Dakota Access Pipeline runs through North and South Dakota. In July of 2016, the $3.8 billion pipeline was approved for reconstruction by the United States Army Corps of Engineer. The plan was to cross under the Missouri River, a body of water that is an essential source to about 8,000 Native American inhabitants…
The Impact of Language
Throughout the world, there are approximately 6,500 languages spoken that are used on a daily basis. Each language creates the basis of a community, and it provides the foundation for communication and functionality. However, approximately half of the world is limited to only one language, which limits the other 6,499 means of communication. What people…
Are School Newspapers Censoring Their Articles Too Much?
Recently, there have been increased cases of student articles being removed from school newspapers due to “inappropriate” or “unapproved” content. Although journalists believe that it is their duty to expose the unknown to the public, regardless of who or what the issue may concern, students are constantly restricted of their rights to freedom of speech,…
BHHS Football
Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. There is something about well built, masculine men running around and tackling each other that attracts millions of Americans. An American football game is played by two teams, and each team can only put eleven players on the field at a time. The…
Korea, no longer a safe zone from earthquakes
South Korea was rocked by the most powerful earthquake in September 12th, 2016 ever since seismic records were first collated on the peninsula in 1978. However, there were fortunately few reports of injuries and no serious damage. A magnitude of 5.8 earthquake shook much of South Korea shortly after 8:30 p.m, which had been preceded…
E-books or Paperbacks?
With the advance of technology, e-books have become increasingly popular in the last few years. By using e-readers (portable tablets used for reading e-books), readers may carry many books in their pockets. However, despite the accessibility of e-books, there is something about the texture of old-fashioned paperback books. Each option has its pros and cons,…
KidSmart
School can be impersonal. The teachers are paid to teach, but not to deeply invest themselves in the children. But at KidSmart, the teachers are there to fully invest in the students and create a community where the students feel motivated to learn. KidSmart is an afterschool tutoring program, created by Bayshore Christian Ministries to…
Accuser’s Acquaintances Testify as Derrick Rose Trial Nears End
Derrick Rose, a star free-agent point guard, joined the New York Knicks over the 2016 NBA free-agent season. Coming back from a serious injury in 2012 playoffs against the 76ers and returning to the Bulls for 2 years, Rose wanted to have new opportunities with new players. As many New York Knicks fans were…
Clubs Are Good Extracurriculars
Clubs Are Good Extracurriculars Many schools across the country, ranging from middle school to college, have club fairs during which students have the opportunity to join clubs and become more involved in extracurricular activities. These club fairs usually last a couple days to a week. Clubs within the school gather around the auditorium or quad…