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…
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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…
3 Obscure Holidays You’ve Never Heard Of
We all know of the most celebrated holidays, but there are hundreds of obscure holidays that few really pay attention to or even know of. Some dedicated to peach cobbler, and some about talking like Yoda for a day…
John Hanson: The First U.S. President?
The fact that says George Washington is the first US President is usually told in schools and history museums and considered well-known. Learn more about John Hanson, another early leader of the U.S.
The Process Behind Elections
This article was a collaboration between Brooklyn Urquhart and Ryan Raley. Arguably one of the most crucial foundations of a democratic society are elections to choose government officials.
COVID-19 and the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics is an international event occurring every four years to create an assortment of competition in numerous sports practiced on snow and ice. A feature of notable winter sports such…