Author: Meghna Kumar

Arts and Entertainment, Current Events

The Republican Candidates on Support (or Lack Thereof) for the Arts

by Meghna Kumar The upcoming 2016 presidential election has already caught the attention of the American public with this election’s flamboyant candidates. Major news networks such as CNN and CNBC have already televised debates between the candidates vying for the Democratic and Republican nominations for the impending election. A highly contested subject that has recently come to light is funding for the arts and arts … Continue reading The Republican Candidates on Support (or Lack Thereof) for the Arts

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Ben Carson Faces Allegations of Fraud

by Meghna Kumar Recently, allegations against presidential candidate Ben Carson’s past have been brought forth. In his book, Carson stated, “I was offered a full scholarship to West Point. I didn’t refuse the scholarship outright, but I let them know that a military career wasn’t where I saw myself going. As overjoyed as I felt to be offered such a scholarship, I wasn’t really tempted.” … Continue reading Ben Carson Faces Allegations of Fraud

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Nobel Prize Winners 2015

by Meghna Kumar Since the first Nobel Prize was given out in 1901, it has garnered attention from the media and people around the world. The prize was created in 1896, when Alfred Nobel (the Swedish chemist and engineer who invented dynamite) bequeathed approximately $260 million of his fortune to create prizes to appreciate a diverse set of scientific and cultural advances  by people or organizations … Continue reading Nobel Prize Winners 2015

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The Discovery of ‘Supercoiled’ DNA

by Meghna Kumar The popular “double-helix” model of DNA can be found in nearly every biology textbook at both the high school and college level. But new research may show that this model no longer holds true and that DNA actually coils into a “menagerie” of strands. In 1953, biologists James Watson and Francis Crick discovered what is now known as the double-helix model of … Continue reading The Discovery of ‘Supercoiled’ DNA

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Boehner Steps Down

by Meghna Kumar On Friday, September 25, John Boehner resigned from his position as Speaker of the House. Boehner claims to have been planning his resignation since last year, but postponed it in fear of causing troubles for the Republican-dominated House of Representatives. His official announcement was made after a visit by Pope Francis to Capitol Hill. Many members of the House have stated that … Continue reading Boehner Steps Down

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Current Events, Feature/Opinion

Opinion: Everything You Need to Know About Donald Trump

by Meghna Kumar On June 15, Donald Trump, American billionaire and real estate tycoon, announced his bid for the Republican nomination for the 2016 Presidential Election. Unafraid to voice his political policies and beliefs, he has led many of the polls since his campaign announcement. Let’s take a look at his plans for America if he is elected as president. Immigration Policy: Mr. Trumps’s ingenious … Continue reading Opinion: Everything You Need to Know About Donald Trump

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Common Core and America

by Meghna Kumar As of January 2015, 43 states have adopted Common Core standards. Common Core is a set of standards which outline learning requirements for mathematics and language arts for grades K-12 in the United States. Over the years, Common Core and its implementation have garnered an abundance of controversy and opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. Most opposition rises mainly from the interpretation of … Continue reading Common Core and America

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The Testing Epidemic

by Meghna Kumar AP exam week leaves students lamenting about the deluge of examinations imposed upon them. But, are these complaints true? You decide. PARCC Examinations: To begin, all students are required to take the PARCC exam in order to graduate. PARCC, which stands for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, is the most recent attempt by the state legislature to standardize education and ensure … Continue reading The Testing Epidemic

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Clinton Announces Run for Presidency

by Meghna Kumar Although we are only four months into 2015, former Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton announced that she will be running for president in 2016. Clinton revealed her plan through a video, which was released on April 12. Beginning with testimonials from a diverse group, Clinton’s campaign video has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and portrays the diverse population … Continue reading Clinton Announces Run for Presidency

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