By Ben Udstuen Global warming has become a much more pressing issue over time. It is responsible for the planet’s climate changing and changing weather patterns. The most impactful of these weather changes is an increase in the intensity and frequency of hurricanes. Hurricanes are becoming more alarming because of global warming due to the rising of ocean temperatures, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Buzz About Honeybees
By Ruby Ramaker Honeybees are critical to our environment and us. Their population is fading. Honey bees pollinate flowers, fruit, seeds and vegetables. If they go extinct, then these plants will go extinct, and so on. Our world needs them to function. For example, we plant a seed that grows and turns into an apple tree. The apple tree starts to flower and the honeybees come … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Constellation Energy Launches New Nuclear Power Plant: Powering Jobs and Carbon Free Energy
By Isaac Vick On September 20, 2024, Constellation Energy announced a historic agreement that aims to transform the clean energy landscape while restoring vital jobs in Pennsylvania. In partnership with Microsoft, the company signed its largest power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to launch the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC), marking the reactivation of the Unit 1 … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Unlocking the Future Through Nuclear Fusion
By Sylas Flatin The quest for harnessing nuclear fusion as a clean and virtually limitless energy source has been a scientific ambition for decades. Recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion research have brought us closer than ever to unlocking the immense potential of this transformative technology. Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, involves fusing light atomic … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Spring Grove: A Quaint Norwegian Town With Big Charm
By Hayden St. Mary Down in the very southwest corner of Houston County, Minn., is a small (population of 1,240 as of 2022) Norwegian-based town called Spring Grove. Named after a spring of cool, fresh water situated in a grove of stunning hardwood trees found nearby, Spring Grove is the very first Norwegian settlement in all of Minnesota, dating back to 1852. This small town … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Exploring the Impact of Music on the Mind
By Saturn Ludewig Music is widely known as a potent form of expression that goes beyond linguistic boundaries and connects with the innermost part of a person. Apart from its capacity to stir emotions and spark imagination, studies have shown that music has a significant effect on the brain, affecting different cognitive processes and promoting overall health and wellness. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – “What Jennifer Did,” a Netflix Documentary
By Hannah Kingsley Rapidly we can go from being the happiest child ever to having something snap within us. This snap may or may not change who we are, and seldom do we know when things start to snap. Perhaps it’s not a snap but a simple change in attitude towards life. For Jennifer Pan this change or this snap, whatever you choose to call it, changed – in this case possibly … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Dolley Madison, a Lasting Legacy Impacting Future Generations
By Addison Kessler Dolley (Payne) Madison was born on May 20, 1768 in Guilford County, N. C., Mary and John Payne as their fourth child. They ended up having four more children after the birth of Dolley, which made her the fourth or eight children in her family. Dolley was born into Quaker roots and grew up Quaker. She also never received any formal education but it is known … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Be Still
By Maggie Dempewolf Be still like the calm before the storm. Be still like the world after it rains. Be still like the bird chirping on a warm summer’s day. Be still like fresh fallen snow. Be still and don’t let people get you down. Be still even when others hurt you, When it feels like the whole world is against you. Be still when the weight of the world feels … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Preserving Youth Trapshooting in Minnesota: The Implications of Banning Lead Shot
By Isaac Vick Minnesota has a rich history of hunting, fishing and lots of other outdoor activities, allowing its residents to enjoy the beauty of the Minnesota wilderness. In the past decade a new outdoor sport has sprung up: youth trapshooting. For thousands of middle and high school students, participating in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is not just … [Read more...]