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The Cascades: Pacific Peaks
In the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada lie some of the most tranquilizing and stunning landscapes in all of North America. The region is riddled with sprawling forests, teeming with massive biodiversity…
Indoor Volleyball vs. Beach Volleyball
Originally founded in 1895 by William G. Morgan as “Mintonette,” the sport of volleyball has well advanced from a leisure activity to an Olympic sport with nearly twenty different branches to its original form.
The Discovery of King Tutankhamen
This article was a collaboration between Yana Yeremenko and Carli Bermudez. Have you ever wondered why King Tutankhamun was so popular in modern day culture? Mummies, legends, curses and treasures galore…
Senate Bill 86: What You Need to Know About the Bright Futures Bill
A bill proposed by Florida State Senator Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) would bring about major changes to the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Senate Bill 86 would limit…
5 Black Heroes Who Changed History
Read more about how history changed course due to the following five influential figures. Looking for other articles about Black History? You can also check out our recent post about influential Black computer scientists and engineers.
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?
Misconceptions about Mental Health
In our society lies a pervasive crisis that perforates every facet of our lives and those of others, yet largely goes unrecognized, as if such was merely a minor occurrence.
But mental health is no minor occurrence.
2020 at a Glance
This article was a collaboration between Sophie Ward, Stephenie Taylor, and Elsa Christensen. In January, the deadly wildfires in Australia caused tens of thousands to evacuate, including many animals that called those forests…
Does Technology Affect The Wealth Gap?
Around the world, all of us are influenced by technology. In some places around the world, advances in technology have increased the wealth gap between the wealthy and the poor. In other places…