On Feb. 18, 1930, Claude Toumbaugh discovered an astronomical body which was later named Pluto after the Roman god of the underworld by Venetia Burney. In the time preceding Tombaugh’s discovery, astronomers…
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Perspectives on De-Extinction
Have you ever wanted a pet dodo? Some say that we should recreate animals that have become extinct, while some disagree. Recreating extinct animals has the power to alter ecosystems. Some believe that we should harness…
The Origin of Valentine’s Day
Every February, we celebrate Cupid’s effect on the world, for we all are familiar with and anticipate the traditional holiday that celebrates all things pertaining to ‘love.’ However, what really is Valentine’s day, and how did it come to be?
Black History Month: Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. She has had a connection with music all her life as she grew up in a musical family. Her mom was a legendary figure in American gospel, soul, and pop music.
First K-Pop Group to be #1 Billboard Hot 100
The “Bulletproof Boy Scouts,” better known as BTS, is a South Korean K-pop group with seven members under Big Hit Entertainment. BTS made their debut on July 13, 2013, with the album…
Different Vitamins Play Different Roles
Did you know that the asparagus family in VeggieTales are vitamins E and K? In this article, I will be talking about what vitamins are, and what makes them nutritional and beneficial for your health. I believe that since we are entering a new year, we should work on a new YOU!
Thank-A-Teacher: 3nd Issue
Our FLVS teachers are some of the finest in the land, so we will thank them. Here are a few of the latest messages from students. Share your appreciation in our next edition or read past submissions.
28 Days To Change The World Challenge
Welcome to the 28 Days To Change The World Challenge! This challenge is designed to inspire you to fulfill your biggest dreams and change the world. Each week you will be met with an introduction and then assigned a few challenges.
How to Overcome Writer’s Block
Have you ever sat down to write, but the second your hand hits your keyboard or your pencil touches the paper, no words come out? If this situation sounds familiar to you, you’ve most likely struggled with the infamous writer’s block.
Novel Of The Month: 2nd Issue
Since I loved writing my first Novel Of The Month article, I decided to make another issue! This novel is the first book in a series that I adore. Another newspaper contributor gave me the idea to use this amazing novel for this issue…