Local Black-Owned Restaurants

Where to get seasoned food Are you interested in some black culture just in time for Black History Month? Check out these businesses throughout Baltimore and Columbia. It is incredibly important to help support all businesses, big or small, within the black community. Busboys and Poets is found in Columbia near Merriweather Post Pavilion. It thrives because of its culture, entertainment, and environment. This restaurant … Continue reading Local Black-Owned Restaurants

Europe Amid an Energy Crisis

How Europe Handled Winter Amid a Looming Energy Crisis At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, many western nations sanctioned Russia, banning the import of Russian natural gas. It was significant because Russian natural gas keeps European towns and businesses running. Everything from manufacturing goods to heating homes is fueled by Russian natural gas. Initially, prices spiked, but it was not anything of serious … Continue reading Europe Amid an Energy Crisis

The Harm and Damage of Devices

How Phones and Computers Affect People Phones and computers are part of the daily lives of human beings. People use these devices for different purposes: to communicate, write, type, learn, entertain, research, and more. These devices affect people in today’s society because people are used to using them all the time. These devices are known to be very addictive and can affect the human brain … Continue reading The Harm and Damage of Devices

The Origins of Christmas Traditions

The festive season of love and joy is spread during the month of December, but why do we celebrate it the way we do?  The biggest mystery lies behind the tree, originating in Germany during the 16th century; they were the first to start the tradition of putting up trees to celebrate the holiday. According to History.com, it is also rumored that Martin Luther, a … Continue reading The Origins of Christmas Traditions

What Exactly is Climate Change?

By: Angelina Gutierrez Vasquez OMHS students should be concerned about climate change as it affects their community. What exactly is climate change?  Climate change is the long-term shift of temperatures and weather patterns. Some of these shifts are natural, like the changing of the seasons. But ever since the 1800’s, the main factor for climate change has been human activities. Things like burning fossil fuels … Continue reading What Exactly is Climate Change?