By Chloe Miller As the summer season is emerging and I appear to be the last entry from this project, I wanted to give out some important reminders that come with the new season. It is very important to wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and to be cautious. Sunscreen has consequences when not used appropriately but it can easily be preventable. Sun exposure without some level of … [Read more...]

By Alleen Erchoff-Costet It’s a hot summer day and you and your family decide to visit the aquarium. You see a variety of different aquatic animals such as turtles, fish, lobster, and more. You come across a shark held in a very small tank, with no room for it to swim around in. You think to yourself, “well that isn’t fair.” A large animal like a shark should have a larger … [Read more...]

By Davian Koren Overview I started my rabbitry when I was 12. Now, three years later, I have a successful business that brings in customers from as far as four hours away to come and purchase my bunnies! Today I’m going to talk about some of the challenges I faced while growing my business, how I overcame them, and how you can become an entrepreneur as … [Read more...]

By Madison Lile This past summer I finally got the opportunity to check an item off my bucket list – visiting the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. I was able to see and experience many exhibits, and one that particularly stuck with me was the section on the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago Disaster. I recognized the name of the event, but as I read more it … [Read more...]

By Audra Otto As the sun begins to warm the earth, I’m remembering how lovely it is to see plants emerge outside again. Whether leaf buds slowly appearing on trees or tulips pushing their way out of the ground, all of nature awakens in the spring. Seeing green things begin to sprout up, combined with the warm sunshine and exhilarating breezes, makes me excited to start our … [Read more...]

By Sylas Flatin In recent years, quantum computing has rapidly progressed from a theoretical concept to an emerging technology with the potential to revolut-ionize science, medicine, security, and artificial intelligence. One of the most groundbreaking developments in this field has been the creation of a new form of matter — non-Abelian anyons. This exotic state of matter … [Read more...]

By Chloe Miller Going shopping at the mall and buying brand new clothes is always exciting, especially when you get to go home, pop the tag off, and freshly wear it. It always feels great to find a cute, new article of clothing that fits perfectly. You know what feels better than buying brand new clothing? Buying from thrift stores near you. Shopping at a thrift store retains … [Read more...]

By Hayden St. Mary In this era, it’s increasingly hard to escape technology. It’s becoming a major part of our everyday lives as nearly everything goes digital. However, all this development might not be as beneficial as it seems when consumed so frequently. Are we relying too much on these innovations, potentially sacrificing personal connections, mental health, and … [Read more...]

By Alleen Erchoff-Costet Imagine a world without the amazing discoveries of Marie Curie, the fearless activism of Rosa Parks, or the literary genius of Maya Angelou. History is filled with stories of women who changed the world. Unfortunately, their contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten. Why is that? And how can we make sure their legacies are never lost? As … [Read more...]

By Ben Udstuen Over the past couple of years, and more recently gaining attention, TikTok, a popular social media platform owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company, has been the centerpiece of a geopolitical battle. The United States government has targeted TikTok over national security concerns, data privacy, and foreign influence. TikTok’s accessibility in the U.S. is going … [Read more...]

By Ruby Ramaker Did you know that 25% of the ocean’s life is supported by corals? Also did you know that the corals in the oceans are dying? My goal is to tell you about what coral is, what they help with, how they help the Ecosystem, how they are dying, and what other people are doing to help.   Corals are a hard stone-like or soft organism that has an external skeleton. … [Read more...]

By Isaac Vick Los Angeles is currently grappling with a series of devastating wildfires leading to a significant loss of life and property, prompting widespread evacuations, straining emergency services, leading to drastic measures being taken, and apocalyptic scenes over one of America’s biggest cities. As of January 9, 2025, six major wildfires are raging across Los … [Read more...]