Plastic pollution has been around since the 1960s and up to today's date, the amount of plastic found in our oceans has increased over the years. This an issue that has to be taken more seriously because it's putting humans and marine life at risk. We produce 300...
Before George Floyd turned into a hashtag, he was somebody’s father. “I want to touch the world,” Jonathan Veal recalls Floyd saying. In Floyd’s youth, he received an athletic scholarship and is remembered for his sense of humor, compassion and tall physique. After...
Artist Alex Rothman is a believer in beauty — the beauty of eccentric and captivating art, the beauty of female empowerment and the beauty of creation through self-love and imagination. Working toward a world of art that is more inclusive and accepting, the...
As news evolves over time, so do the journalists reporting it. For young reporters growing up in the digital era, location and age are two barriers that no longer exist. Today, there are various opportunities for young writers across the globe. Jackie Majerus, the...
Latinos accost for a bulk of COVID-19 deaths and are at the highest risk, with only 37% reporting they would receive the shot, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Yet, we are one of the most hesitant groups to be vaccinated. But why? From family members to...
After nearly 4 years of living in a sanctuary at a Maplewood Church, Alex Garcia walked out on Wednesday, Feb. 24 without the fear of deportation. Following the Trump administration’s denial in 2017 of his appeal to stay in the country, a crowd around the church was...
One of the biggest problems with our society today is mental health, especially after a challenging year of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. It affects everyone and nearly one in five people in the U.S. suffer from mental health issues. Mental health is a serious...
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg famously said, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” With the passing of avid women rights activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 2020, impactful women leaders are even more critical than ever. Fortunately,...
Dear President-elect Biden, Global warming is real and it shows. Caused by immense emissions of greenhouse gasses, global warming is slowly leading to greater and more severe consequences. As one of the youth that will inherit this planet, I implore you to do...
Wake up. Brush teeth. Get ready. Get a bite of breakfast. Go to school. This is the basic routine for kids around the world. Going to school is necessary in order to be educated in writing, reading, and basic math. But what about the other subjects? Of all the classes...
