Benefits of High School Sports

Throughout my life, I have done many sports and have been able to keep my grades up to either all A’s or A’s and B’s. Statistically, students who are involved in sports score higher on tests and have better attendance in school. Although there can be more pressure on student-athletes, the experience will be worth it.  When students do a sport in high school or … Continue reading Benefits of High School Sports

Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You

By: Thomas Horvath It is common knowledge to many Americans that Disney has the rights to Marvel and its characters in movies (except Spider-Man and The Hulk) and merchandise. You will see Marvel in or at most if not all of Disney’s stores, movies, services, and, if you live in California, attractions at Disneyland. But if you go to Disney World, you’ll notice that the … Continue reading Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You

The Stanley Tumbler Phenomenon

By: Tricia Desroches In the world of beverage containers, one name has risen above the rest, creating a tidal wave of popularity and changing the way we enjoy our drinks. The Stanley Tumbler, renowned for its durability, insulation capabilities, and timeless design, has become more than just a cup; it’s a cultural phenomenon taking the world by storm.  The strength and durable construction of the … Continue reading The Stanley Tumbler Phenomenon

The Violent Video Game Controversy

By: Thomas Horvath The recent announcement of GTA VI, the next installment in the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto franchise, was given a release year of 2025. The internet erupted at the news, and many fans young and old could hardly hold in their excitement. While the GTA series is popular, it’s also one of the most controversial video game series of all time, often being … Continue reading The Violent Video Game Controversy

How Technology Affects Sports

The world of sports, teams, and individuals, has been expanding in every direction. That expansion has seen many technological innovations specifically for sports.  An innovation used by 60 soccer leagues around the world and the National Football League (NFL) is the Video Assisted Refereeing (VAR). Created by the Royal Netherlands Football Association, the VAR is a system of 30 cameras around the stadium ranging from … Continue reading How Technology Affects Sports

Mental Health in Education

By: Tricia Desroches Students encounter many difficulties in the stressful and demanding environment that we call school, which can be very harmful to their mental health. The impact of mental health on students is an important and frequently overlooked part of school life, ranging from social expectations to academic restrictions. Having poor mental health can be an interference with grades and a student’s social life. … Continue reading Mental Health in Education

The Actor Brand

By: Thomas Horvath Hollywood movies have always been filled with advertisements. All the characters wear branded clothing, eat branded food, and use branded products. This is how movies get made, since without funding, there could be no profit. With this funding, companies can have high budgets and attach actors to projects that otherwise might not perform well. The acting field is pretty different than it … Continue reading The Actor Brand

NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory

As something usually heard in science-fiction movies. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) might have opened the possibility of having quantum tools in space.  The Cold Atom Laboratory at NASA on the International Space Station (ISS) is used to freeze atoms to around -400 degrees Fahrenheit, which sets the atoms in the fifth state of matter, Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC). This allows the astronauts to … Continue reading NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory

The Origin of Spider-Man

By: Thomas Horvath Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes of our time and continually dominates the comic, movie, and video game scenes. Many comic book fans would tell you he is their favorite superhero, but how has Spider-Man become so popular? He’s not the best at anything, and a teenager dressing up like a red and blue spider fighting crime sounds like an … Continue reading The Origin of Spider-Man