Impact and Devastation On October 28th, 2025, the streets of Kingston were not the usual music-filled, lively hubs of art and food. It was barricaded, dark and gray, empty. On October 28th, Hurricane Melissa made landfall. Melissa made her impact in waves, resulting in hundreds of power outages in the Caribbean before even making landfall. Airports closed, tourists left in hordes, and the islands across … Continue reading Hurricane Melissa
Which Stars Are In It to Win It? Friday, November 7th, is the day when your favorite artists and your favorite artists’ favorite artists gather together for the nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Leading the nominations was Kendrick Lamar, who earned nine nominations across the major categories. Lady Gaga followed with seven nominations and has been a Grammy-nominated artist since 2009. Both Sabrina … Continue reading 68th Annual Grammy Awards
A Guide To Making Memories Are you stuck on trying to find out what you and your friends could do during your few days off from school? Here are five activities that are time-consuming and fun! 1. Go ice skating – Find your local ice skating rink, secure your safety gear, wear some warm clothes, like a coat or jacket, and go ice skating! Ice … Continue reading Fun Things To Do During Winter Break
Celebrating the Holidays After Loss The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festival cheer, often has a harsh spotlight on the empty chairs around the table. For those grieving the loss of a loved one, Christmas can feel less like a celebration and more like a harder day of grief. It is a big hope to “just get through it,” but it’s important to … Continue reading Finding The Light
The 43-Day-Long Shutdown Makes History A federal government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a spending bill before the previous spending bill runs out. The spending bill determines what parts of the government receive money, and how much each part receives. As a consequence, these bills become political tools of both parties. Despite a controlling majority in the Senate, the 53 Republican senators, were … Continue reading The Longest Government Shutdown
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