Over the next five years, the Daniel Pearl Foundation will donate $100,000 to Daniel Pearl Magnet High School’s music and science programs. Dr. Judea Pearl and Ruth Pearl announced this donation at the June 9 commencement ceremony. Initially, the donation was going to...
Despite social media’s popularity, renowned journalist and Chief International Correspondent for CNN Christiane Amanpour doesn’t think too highly of the means of communication. “Everything gains importance equally, so nothing is important. And that’s scary,” Amanpour...
West coast “Potterheads” are finally going to experience the magical world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Hollywood. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the latest addition to the theme park and is now open. “My overall impression of the park was just that...
The breaking news story on ABC 7 Thursday morning was, “British Actor Alan Rickman Has Died.” Although I haven’t experienced all the works of Alan Rickman, I felt the need to write a little tribute to him on behalf of my peers whose lives he has impacted. And of...
Most people see a school as a place where they could learn in a safe environment, but recent school shootings are weakening that perception. They have become a common occurrence, considering there have been two within a week from each other. There have been five so...
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Going to the theatre is my favorite pastime. There is nothing more overwhelming than the feeling when the music starts and the performance begins. My heart often skips a beat and sometimes moves me to tears. However, many of my peers seem to not share this same...
