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’s going on with UK Prime Ministers?

3 PMs in just 4 months Over the past four months, the United Kingdom (UK) has seen several Prime Ministers come and go, starting with Boris Johnson leaving under pressure from sexual assault allegations made against his cabinet. The allegations detail how a senior member of Johnson’s government, Chris Pincher, had inappropriately groped two men. After this, Pincher resigned on the 1st of July and … Continue reading What’s going on with UK Prime Ministers?

What Renovations Should OM Receive?

There’s something around here that needs to change! Oakland Mills High School was built in 1973, and it shows. For one, the very obvious elephant in the room, or in this case the school, is the lack of space we have. Causing problems like too many students in classrooms and hallways, not enough gathering spaces for students, and even getting to the point of overcrowding. … Continue reading What Renovations Should OM Receive?