Artemis II: Back to the Moon and Beyond

For the first time in 53 years, humans will travel to the Moon The last time humans traveled to the Moon was the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, over 53 years ago. Since then, space shuttles have flown, orbital stations have been built, and robots have been sent to the farthest reaches of the solar system, but no human has left low Earth orbit. … Continue reading Artemis II: Back to the Moon and Beyond

The End of Affirmative Action: Two Years Later

A Foray into College Admissions On June 29th, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina could not consider race when determining admissions decisions. This case, entitled “Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard,” was a landmark decision ending over two decades of race-conscious admissions decisions in higher education. This was a result of an increasing scrutiny on admissions practices as … Continue reading The End of Affirmative Action: Two Years Later

How to Survive a High School Crush

According to the People Who Already Did Nearly everyone has had a crush and remembers how all-consuming it can feel at the time. A glance in the hallway, a mutual friend, or a random text can suddenly feel like a much grander gesture when it’s someone you like. One minute you’re fine, and the next you’re planning a future with someone who doesn’t even know … Continue reading How to Survive a High School Crush

Trump’s First in Office for His Second Term

Changes That Have Been Made Donald Trump has officially completed the first year of his second term in office. After being reelected back in November of 2024, Trump has changed America through executive orders, with 225 passed in 2025 alone. On the legislative front, he has passed five bills in 2025, and vetoed two bills. When it comes to bills, the most notable one Trump … Continue reading Trump’s First in Office for His Second Term

The Situation in Yemen

The Ongoing Civil War Yemen is divided between the Rashad Al-Alimi-led Presidential Leadership Council and Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, who leads the main rebel group against the government, along with their supporters and allies. The war is between the Saudi-backed government, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, and the Southern Transitional Council. This has led to a humanitarian crisis that has been prolonged due to the civil war. In … Continue reading The Situation in Yemen