By Emily Frisan For 40 years now, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent nonprofit organization based in New York City, has been promoting press freedom worldwide. Their aim is to defend the rights of journalists and their abilities...
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By Isobel Lu The beginning of spring brings flowers and warmer weather, but for many, it also means the start of allergy season. In 2021, approximately 81 million people in the United States suffered from seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known...
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By Isobel Lu March 1st marks the start of Women’s History Month in the United States. Throughout this month, organizations and schools across the nation will commemorate women’s vital contributions in history, culture, and society.  The Library of Congress opened...
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By Katie Anderson February 1st marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. Schools across the country will discuss historical figures such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglas in their efforts to free enslaved people and abolish...
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By Emily Frisan Fast Fashion refers to inexpensive clothing, rapidly-produced by mass-market retailers in order to keep up with the latest fashion trends. In huge quantities, it involves the rapid design, production, distribution, and marketing of clothing. Examples of some...
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By Katie Anderson Love is in the air as the world prepares for Valentine’s Day next week! While many of us are thinking about buying chocolates and planning romantic evenings, a group of nearly 100 scientists from around the world...
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By Emily Frisan Redlining – the racially discriminatory and, now, illegal practice of devaluing homes in racially mixed neighborhoods with few or no white residents, has heavily impacted the homeownership of primarily minority residents. Neighborhoods with minority residents were classified...
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By Emily Frisan It’s that time of the year again! From the tried-and-true Thin Mint to the new Raspberry Rally cookie, Girl Scout cookie sales help our friends and communities across the country provide grants to local Girl Scouts and...
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By Jordan Brennan Every year, more than one million people are arrested for drug possession across the United States. Those who are charged with criminal drug offenses and convicted, on top of the legal ramifications, are also likely to face...
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