By Henry Wong The Zika virus is not slowing down and has now spread to 11 Southeast Asian countries. The now infected countries are Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Vietnam. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has put out a new warning for people to avoid non-essential travel to these and other Zika-infected areas, especially if … Continue reading Zika Now in Southeast Asia
by Jack Long After 52 years one of the world’s longest war has finally come to a close. The Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, and the FARC communist rebel leader, Timochenko, decided that peace was well overdue. They both shared the hope that the peace agreement would transition the country of bullets into a country of “education and future.” Timochenko stated that FARC was ready … Continue reading The 52 Year Struggle of Colombian Peace; Will it Last?
by Jack Long At the first presidential debate on Monday, September 26, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took the stage at Hofstra University calm and confident. The first words said by Clinton were, “How are you, Donald?” The first question segment proposed by Lester Holt, the NBC anchor hosting the debate at Hofstra University, was Achieving Prosperity. Both candidates calmly and decisively opened up the … Continue reading The First Debate: A Public Display of HS Drama
by Jack Long On 14 September 2016, the USS Zumwalt, the most advanced warship the Navy has ever produced, arrived at Norfolk. The USS Zumwalt, being easily identifiable visually by its angular tower, sharp edges, and inward-angled sides, has the advantage of being nearly invisible to enemy radar. The ship is 610 feet long and 80.7 feet wide, it’s nearly 100 feet longer and 13 … Continue reading Navy’s Most Advanced Warship Put Through Paces
By Connor Robinson Throughout Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the presidency this year, conservatives brought up concerns over the health of the Democratic nominee. What was once a right-wing, typically-dismissed theory meant to smear the campaign suddenly became a reality when video of Clinton stumbling while entering a vehicle emerged. Clinton was visiting Ground Zero to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks … Continue reading Clinton’s stumble raises concerns over health
by Henry Wong On September 12 in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, the sound of children playing in the street could be heard instead of the typical unending blasts of bombs, gunshots, and airstrikes. This is the result of a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the United States that aims to halt violence between the Syrian regime and rebels and allow for reconstruction of the city. … Continue reading Ceasefire in Aleppo Begins
by Meghna Kumar Johnson and Johnson has recently faced litigation on claims that their baby powder causes ovarian cancer. The ingredient thought to cause health effects is talc, one of the softest minerals, that can be found in products as diverse as house paint and roofing materials. Although the American Cancer Society states that the use of talc is linked to cancer, the accusation that … Continue reading Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Linked to Cancer
By Sarah Rovinsky Since 2011, film fans have sparked an unofficial holiday known as Star Wars Day on May 4 with all things dedicated to the blockbuster sci-fi franchise. “May the Fourth Be With You,” a play on the films’ catchphrase “May the force be with you,” has become an annual occasion for enthusiasts to celebrate the saga in a number of ways that just … Continue reading From One Galaxy to Another: Happy Star Wars Day
By: Mitch Hughes The GOP field of presidential candidates that once had 17 people throwing their hats in the ring has now narrowed itself down to just 2. Ted Cruz has suspended his campaign following his defeat in the state of Indiana, which he claimed to be his “firewall state.” In his suspension announcement, Cruz stated, “From the beginning I’ve said that I would continue on … Continue reading Ted Cruz “Suspends” Bid for Candidacy
by Meghna Kumar A recent class action lawsuit has targeted one of America’s most beloved coffee chains: Starbucks. The plaintiff claims that Starbucks inaccurately advertises its chilled drinks which are nearly 50% ice and requests that Starbucks increase the size of its cups for chilled drinks so that customers receive a fair amount of coffee. Starbucks has dismissed the allegations and spokesperson Jamie Riley stated, … Continue reading Starbucks Under Fire for Ice-to-Coffee Ratio
