As the coronavirus sears across the world, continuously slowing down the pace of life, some of us are fortunate to have the time and resources to reflect on, healthcare systems, racial and socioeconomic disparities, and history in general. Anika Jaswal commemorates a day in history when 379 innocent people were brutally shot dead in the Amritsar Massacre in India on April 13th, 1919.
Ali Bauer, Currents Section Editor
• April 11, 2020
May 1st is the annual college “Decision Day” for high school seniors. Leading up to this date, Ali Bauer discusses some of the ways the CoronaVirus outbreak is affecting seniors and their college decisions.
Amidst the pandemic, participating in our democratic process is just as, if not more, important. But how can simple US Citizens with little power make a difference? VOTING. SENIORS THIS MEANS YOU! Here is everything you need to know about voting this election cycle.
I have been taught to save not spend - “that birthday gift would be better left in the bank”. I have been taught never to borrow - “if you can’t pay for it now, wait until you can. Debt is a bad...
At this very moment, 158 million Americans are being told to stay in their houses, not interact with anyone outside their immediate families, and halt regular daily activities. As more and more individuals are being told to self-isolate, keep to themselves, and stay away from the outside world, scientists have begun to observe noticeable environmental changes, as a direct result of our hiding.
Everyday the updates flashing across screen on the news are a slew of numbers: the amount of cases, deaths, students out of school, restrictions in place etc. In the daily three o’clock update given by the government, all of those numbers go up- except one. The stock market has plunged day after day.
The Trump Administration released new guidelines on Sunday March 17th to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), calling for people to avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, steer...
It is important to be conscious of your impact on the world, and acting sustainably is a great way to do that. However, as the popularity of sustainability rises, so do the options out there, and everyday the consumer is faced with tough decisions. One beverage best exemplifies this difficult decision making process: Milk.
Nowadays, the use of technology by people of all ages is astounding; according to the Pew Research Center, about 90% of US adults (as of June 2019) use the Internet, compared to 52% in the year 2000. This...
Ali Bauer, Currents Section Editor
• December 10, 2019
An overwhelming 76% of teens from ages thirteen to seventeen use Instagram. On this popular social media platform, individuals can upload pictures and videos, share experiences, and view other people's...
Donald Trump’s victory during the 2016 presidential election will go down as one of the most controversial in American history. The country was split in half, causing one’s party to matter more than it had ever previous to his inauguration. Never before has the difference between being a Republican or a Democrat so greatly influenced the local school board or judicial elections of small towns.
Ellie Davis highlights the shocking disparity between the affluence of various school districts throughout Pennsylvania, notably Radnor Township School District and William Penn School District. In fact, Pennsylvania is the worst state when it comes to state funding nationwide. This problem is being fought in Harrisburg, but it is still far from being resolved.
Ellie Davis and Ali Bauer reveal just how dire a threat the Spotted Lanternfly poses to Pennsylvanian ecosystems. These bugs, although they appear colorful and harmless, are invading the region and placing southeastern Pennsylvania under quarantine.
A possible constitutional amendment first drafted in 1923 has resurfaced today: the Equal Rights Amendment. Ellie Davis explains the recent progress the ERA has seen and the obstacles it has yet to face, as the nation waits to see whether gender equality will be concretely affirmed in our Constitution.
The Justice Department has released a redacted version of Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference on the previous presidential election. The four-page summary concludes that no intervention was...
