Alabama goes against Supreme Court order to add a Black-majority district

(Featured photo provided by the State of Alabama) Recently, Alabama state lawmakers provided a new congressional map to be reviewed by a panel of federal judges. However, many questioned some of the changes these lawmakers made to the map and whether they were also going against a Supreme Court ruling. It all started last year when a three-judge panel ruled that the congressional maps Alabama … Continue reading Alabama goes against Supreme Court order to add a Black-majority district

Mental Health: The Causes and Effects

Mental health is defined as “a person’s condition about their psychological well-being.” Mental health disorders include but are not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, dementia, and autism. Many things cause mental health issues. Mental health disorders and issues can be inherited such as bipolar disorder. But some mental health issues are caused by a combination of environmental, physiological, … Continue reading Mental Health: The Causes and Effects

How The Fast and the Furious Handled the Death of Paul Walker

By: Thomas Horvath The Fast and the Furious was released on June 22, 2001. The movie starred Paul Walker, who played an undercover cop who tried to bust a gang of illegal street racers and semi-truck hijackers, lead by Dominic Torreto, played by Vin Diesel. The movie did well at the box office and was received well by general audiences. The franchise would make a … Continue reading How The Fast and the Furious Handled the Death of Paul Walker

A Message To Future Journalists

So, you’re probably reading this Evergreen a few years in the future from its posting date. Now, you may be wondering: Why did I even bother making this article? Well, it’s not really something I usually do. I usually do international reporting, or making opinion pieces. So, what is it? Well, to cut to the chase, I think that in whatever year you’re reading this … Continue reading A Message To Future Journalists

Behind the Scenes of a Film Production

On the screen, we see the outcome of special effects and good acting. However, behind the scenes, there are many people working on the special effects, with hundreds of takes for the actors and actresses to perfect the scenes, and many more people working towards one production. On each movie, television (TV) show, or documentary, there are about 308 people (on average) working on the … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of a Film Production

Platypus

Australia’s endemic platypus was reintroduced Friday into the country’s oldest national park south of Sydney as part of a landmark conservation project after disappearing from the region more than half a century ago. The platypus is known for its beak, webbed feet, and poisonous spores. It is one of only two egg-laying mammals in the world and spends most of its time in the water … Continue reading Platypus

Opposition Party beats ruling military party in Thailand General Elections

Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat in Bangkok on May 14 (Featured photo provided by Jack Taylor/AFP via Getty Images) Recently, in the 2023 Thai general election that took place on May 14, Move Foward, an anti-military opposition party, won the majority of the votes. This means that the party now has the most seats in the country’s House of Representatives and … Continue reading Opposition Party beats ruling military party in Thailand General Elections