The Second Monday in October
Plastered on planners and calendars as the second Monday of October, Columbus Day, a national holiday implemented to celebrate the achievements of Christopher Columbus, has caused a rift in America for decades. Columbus discovered and explored the West Indies, uniting the Western hemisphere and the Eastern hemisphere for the first time, and created a truly global world. It was declared a national holiday by former … Continue reading The Second Monday in October
What To Expect This Fall Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Astrology is becoming increasingly popular in the media, so if you’re interested, you’re probably wondering what this fall looks like for your zodiac sign. Autumn is a very important season in astrology, making it all the more vital to see what’s in store. Aries (March 21-April 19) Here’s what Aries have been up to this past year: They’ve done a ton of traveling and learning … Continue reading What To Expect This Fall Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Animal Testing
Every time you use hand lotion or apply makeup, think about how they’re made. Not the ingredients themselves, but how they made sure it was safe. Animals are tested on thousands of products such as makeup, lotion, perfumes, sunscreen, eyeliner, shampoo, and even contact lenses. Mice, frogs, rats, bunnies, dogs, monkeys, fish, birds, and many more animals are placed into laboratories and tested on. When … Continue reading Animal Testing
New Japanese Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida
Earlier last month, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that he will not run in his party’s leadership election, ultimately giving up his job after only serving for less than a year. The reason why he decided to step down was almost entirely because of his waning public support over the coronavirus outbreak. It all started last September when the prime minister of the time, … Continue reading New Japanese Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida
George Floyd Statue in Union Square is Vandalized
By: Tricia Desroches George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, from police brutality. His death and the deaths of multiple other African Americans started protests against police brutality around America. Bronze statues of John Lewis, George Floyd, and Breonna Tayler were unveiled three days before the incident. A man was seen mixing something in a container behind the John Lewis statue, then he skated … Continue reading George Floyd Statue in Union Square is Vandalized
Social Media affecting Self-Validation
In today’s world, all age groups in society find self-validation through the number of likes and comments on a tiny black screen. TikTok, a social media platform with the concept of swiping to watch the next video, has brought this concept to a whole other level. Going “TikTok viral” is seen as a big deal among all ages, and the thing is, you don’t know … Continue reading Social Media affecting Self-Validation
Incoming Skateparks in Montana
Normally, when people think of Montana, they think of horses, skiing, mountains, snow, cold temperatures, and more. Usually not skateparks. However, Jeff Ament from the band Pearl Jam is trying to change that thought. He founded and is funding an organization to build skate parks around Montana. Jeff Ament told nytimes.com, “It’s much bigger than skateboarding. You are teaching kids to get up when they … Continue reading Incoming Skateparks in Montana
Alligator Attacks Florida
By: Summer Livengood There are over 1.25 million alligators, and over 2,000 alligator attacks have been reported. Many people run, walk, and even swim near or in the ponds that the alligators live in. These animals will grab the arms or even legs of humans and drag them into the water twist in the water, which drowns the person. Then, they proceed to rip some … Continue reading Alligator Attacks Florida
Endangered Owls
By: Vivienne Wellet Most Owls are on the endangered list because of habitat destruction and fragmentation. Another reason is because of human disturbances such as the cutting down of trees, which can be prevented. Although owls are protected under federal law, there are only about 2,000 owls of all different species around the globe. Different owl species can weigh up to 7 pounds depending on … Continue reading Endangered Owls
Ravens Game Winning Kick is an NFL Record
By: Gus Wilson On Sunday, September 26th, the Baltimore Ravens were in a tight game with the Detroit Lions in week 3 of the 2021 season. The Lions were 0 and 2 and looking to take down the Ravens coming off an upset on Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. Baltimore just converted a 4th and 19 to set up a 66-yard game-winning … Continue reading Ravens Game Winning Kick is an NFL Record
The Snapper 