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By: Kate Bevins and Stella Handlin
TikTok, a social media app known for revolutionizing short-form entertainment and taking the younger generation by storm, recently finalized a $14 billion deal with new ownership funded by US investors. This deal came as a result of threats from both the Biden and Trump administration to ban the app due to concern over data collection and influence from China.
On the morning of January 3rd, 2026, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro—an accused narco-terrorist—was captured by United States special forces in Caracas, Venezuela. The operation carried out was called “Operation Absolute Resolve” under orders of United States President Donald J. Trump. Many people across the world either celebrated the removal of a Venezuelan dictatorship or critiqued a violation of international law.
By Naetra Joshi
If you were standing in Taipei and looked up, you might actually have to squint. Rising 1,667 feet into the sky, Taipei 101 dominates the city’s skyline like something out of a futuristic movie. When it was completed in 2004, it officially became the tallest building in the world, and for six years, nothing else even came close.
By Elizabeth Chen
The 2026 Winter Olympics were filled with many records, memories, and most notably, controversies. And Eileen Gu is no exception. Born and raised in San Francisco by a single mother, Gu quickly showed herself to be a once-in-a-generation talent at skiing, rising to the international stage.
By Naetra Joshi
India is a land where stories and culture are not only spoken, but danced. From temple courtyards to royal courts and village festivals, movement, rhythm, and expression have long been used to communicate devotion, celebration, and history. As of 2025, the Ministry of Culture recognizes nine classical dance forms of India, each originating from a different region and reflecting their unique traditions, beliefs, and artistic identity.
By: Rhea Kumar
Picture yourself sitting on the couch, phone in hand. Your eyes dart up and down, following the swipe of your thumb as you endlessly scroll through videos on Instagram. You then pause and like a video. Moments later, videos strikingly similar to the one you liked before begin to appear. You continue to like the videos. Though this act may appear as fleeting, ordinary, or even insignificant, it plays a critical role in shaping the content you consume.
By June Jack
American retrenchment will not benefit either the U.S. or international population. Instead of turning towards Trump-style isolationism, the United States should recommit to and strengthen the rules-based international order.
By June Jack
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prepares an indictment against a leader for crimes against civilians in their prosecution of a war. The leader and their allies responded by threatening the ICC.
By Saanvi Nagaraj
With the 2024 election results revealing that Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States, the economic term tariff has become increasingly relevant. Trump has emphasized that his economic plan for the next four years will involve tariffs, calling himself the “tariff man.”
By Norah Luzadder
With devastating hurricanes and record-smashing temperatures continuing to surface across the globe, it is no secret that climate change is reaching a point of grave concern. Individuals of all backgrounds experience its effects, and a wide range of politicians and celebrities endorse campaigns to reduce some of the most prominent contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Yet some of the most disproportionately affected by changes to our Earth continue to go relatively unregarded outside of climate conferences and other diplomatic endeavors.
Some people hated it, others loved it. When talking about the halftime show for Super Bowl LX, performed by Bad Bunny (Benito Ocasio), there was a divided opinion. Some argue that the show did not represent ‘true’ American culture, while others contend that it was a political message to represent the people with whom the US government has involved itself. All of this is happening in one of the biggest American sports ever, similar to the classic match of football, such as FC Barcelona VS Real Madrid, or a showdown match between the Lakers and the Celtics in the NBA.
By Naetra Joshi
Social media can be a great way for kids and teens to connect with friends and interact with other people who share common interests and hobbies with them. However, when unmonitored, social media use can be a clear path to potential problems. Social media can be a kids’ favorite activity– connecting with friends, scrolling through videos, playing games– and they can be doing this for hours and hours.
By Kavya Tulsiani
Healthcare costs in the United States are crippling, and they have remained like that for a very long time. Although the US offers insurance through programs such as Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to many qualifying people, it is the only developed country without universal health care, causing most people to rely on private health insurance, often provided by employers.
America has always been about people getting involved in democracy, you know, understanding it, and actually doing stuff with it. But lately, in schools everywhere, this civics thing is kind of fading away without much noise. Kids spend all this time on math tests and science stuff, which matters, I guess, but a lot of them finish high school not really getting how the government runs or what the Constitution says about rights. It makes me wonder what that means for the whole democracy thing down the line.
College is often portrayed as a bridge to adulthood. It is known to be the place where one can find their true self. College is shown as the place where your dreams can finally start to take place but are they really what they seem? In recent articles, it is shown that total U.S student loan debt has had a huge increase in federal debt. Many students who want to attend college to have a better future can not because the debt they will rack up could be more than they could ever pay off.
By Rimzim Bhaskarwar
AI has become one of the most common tools used in everyday life. This is also true in schools. Teachers use AI to explain or create worksheets that kids do not understand and in that case AI is helpful and can be a teaching buddy for kids. Though nowadays AI has turned into a cheating platform for kids. Kids use it to cheat on homeworks and even tests. All it takes is one button to take a picture and send it to your favorite chat bot for all the answers. This leads to an overreliance on AI, this reduces learning, weakens critical thinking and encourages academic dishonesty.
By Fatima Shah
A Narrative Story: “Ugh. Geometry is so pointless.” Addison complained, expertly twirling her pencil on her fingers. It was 6th grade math class. “Hey, Nathan. Solve this for me.” She shoved her math notebook onto Nathan’s desk, and whispered something to her friend Lizzy, who sat beside her. Lizzy’s mouth dropped open, and Addison giggled. I narrowed my eyes.
By Ayushi Gon
Zoos are monumental in the human paradox. They are windows to the wild, and at the same time, silent, sunlit, and custodial prisons made out of and for human curiosity. For centuries, these institutions have been labeled as educational and conservationist centers. It takes a humanistic view— rooted in empathy, the value of freedom, the moral obligation of reducing suffering, and injustice—to ask, what our civilization is doing, should we save a species? (Jamieson, 1995).
By Shreya Aggarwal
In 2025, an era where women finally have the opportunity and right to vote and own property, gender bias continues to persist in subtle yet deeply consequential ways. Most importantly, there is still a gap in the way that women are treated compared to men for healthcare issues, including but definitely not limited to – cardiovascular care.
By Stella Handlin, Kate Bevins, Yasmina Fayzullaeva, and Artem Babayan
High school sports are designed to be a fun, exciting way to get students involved in their school’s programs, while playing sports they grew up loving. This culture and atmosphere create fulfilling prospects and can be the gateway to receiving athletic offers and scholarships, life-changing opportunities, and lifelong dreams for student athletes. However, these rewards are not easy to achieve, and the workload they require is not easy to maintain. Eventually, it becomes easy for teens to grow overwhelmed when battling expectations placed by themselves, peers, parents, and coaches. Instead of seeking help from loved ones, some look to the tempting promises of Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PEDs).
By Kelsi Lo
I have to admit, I have an addiction to — matcha. An obsession with the milk, water, matcha powder, and honey combination that many do not realize is a hidden science that I have spent numerous mornings perfecting. Like a science experiment, through test and fail, I have finally found the golden ratio to make the perfect matcha latte. It’s become a daily ceremony, complete with a filter, scale, and bamboo chasen.
By Riya Dasgupta
In recent years, platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become central spaces for self-expression, identity, and culture—especially for younger generations. However, for many South Asians, particularly Indians, these platforms have also become places where racism within and for the community is not only present but often normalized, aestheticized, and even celebrated.
By Ava Wine
In a world where most teens are online, the amount of in person connection is also affected. Even small technological usages like online shopping can create negative effects on mental health. Not only is online shopping damaging to mental health, it is also economically damaging, socially damaging and can lead to addictive tendencies in teenagers. According to Addiction Center, “With 85 percent of Americans owning a smartphone, it has become even more favorable and convenient for people to shop online.” Cell phone usage has not only become an issue in our society and at school, but it is also becoming normalized to have large amounts of screen time usage on sites like Amazon or fast fashion brands.
By: Kate Bevins
Famous for her family vlogging channel “8 Passengers” which amassed over 2.3 million followers, Ruby Franke shocked the internet when she pleaded guilty to 4 counts of child abuse. The popularity of this case exploded, largely due to their strong internet presence, and the recently released docuseries. This case has opened a pandoras box, forcing the public, and lawmakers, to consider the tremendous impacts of family vlogging on the children. Stricter laws must be implemented, protecting the children involved in family vlogging channels.
by Riya Dasgupta
Let us face it: procrastination is the dark cloud that hangs over the lives of students everywhere. It whispers sweet promises of “plenty of time later” while quietly tightening the noose of stress and missed deadlines. For students around the world, this habit is both a source of humor and a serious obstacle to academic success. Procrastination takes a serious toll on schoolwork, creeping into every corner of a student's life, fueled by a mix of habits, distractions, and the pressure to perform.
By: Riya Dasgupta
“Sometime, somewhere, someone will generate a cloned human being.” — Ronald Green for Scientific American, 1999
Human cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of a person. While the technology to clone animals has been around for decades, the possibility of cloning humans has only recently become a realistic possibility. As a result, the topic of human cloning has generated a great deal of controversy and debate, with valid arguments on both sides.