During his campaign and presidency, Donald J. Trump, 45th president of the United States, swarmed the media with stories. His harmful tweets, outrageous comments, and …
A Passion for Mathematical Problem Solving
Nothing can quite match the thrill of solving a challenging math problem. We might get stuck at first, but that does not stop us from …
Why Are We So Hated?: The Consequences Of Not Believing
John Locke, the Father of Liberalism, a great Enlightenment thinker, a model for many renowned philosophers, and a major influence on the United States Declaration …
The “Direct Descendant of Lynching”: The Death Penalty
Is it ever justified to kill someone? Even if that person is responsible for a horrific crime? For many people in the United States, the …
Online Learning Impact on Hewitt 9th Graders
Many Hewitt ninth graders, and other students worldwide, have had their home and school lives significantly compromised due to online learning. One Hewitt ninth-grader states …
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines: What is the difference?
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists have been working tirelessly to develop a vaccine for the virus. Currently, there are two vaccines with …
Breaking Down Boundaries and Bringing Needed Conversation
Released on Netflix in October 2020, Grand Army is a current, provocative, and relatable American teen drama that is sure to spark needed conversation with …
“We Believe in the Strength of American Democracy.” World Leaders’ Thoughts on the Attack on our Capitol
January 6, 2021 will be a day Americans will always remember. This being the day when our Capitol, in Washington D.C. was mobbed by insurrectionists …
How Steve Kornacki Got My Teenage Brain Through the Election
Usually, I am not very into politics. In the days leading up to Election Night, however, I found myself becoming more and more nervous. During …
GEN-Z Series: Youth Vote & 2020 Election
By electing Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States in the 2020 Election, Americans chose a vision of hope and a promise …