“You don't drown by falling into water. You only drown if you stay there.” -- Edwin Louis Cole
The first month of 2020 was rough. Starting with the threat of World War III and ending with the spread...
On Feb. 5, the US Senate held a vote concluding President Trump’s impeachment trial. The trial was based on two articles of impeachment; one that accuses him of the abuse of power, alleging that he exploited...
Since late July, Australia has been fighting the deadliest wildfires in its history. Every state, especially New South Wales, has been devastated by this natural disaster, losing towns, properties, and...
Amid the recent soaring popularity of e-cigarettes, the US announced a countrywide ban on flavored cartridges for e-cigarettes, specifically ones containing vitamin E acetate, on Dec. 26, 2019. Given...
With approximately a year left, the 59th US presidential election is scheduled to be held on Nov. 3, 2020. While the election date remains in the seemingly distant future, the race is already underway,...
Surrendering to the intense public pressure, South Korean justice minister Cho Kuk resigned from his office on Oct.14. While some with liberal perspectives supported Cho, others denounced him for abusing...
The abrupt death of a K-pop star last week shocked the entertainment industry and fans. On Oct. 14, Sulli, an actress and former member of girl group f(x), was reported dead in her residence. Her manager...
High school students work diligently every day to ace tests, complete projects, and maintain high GPA's to be admitted into selective colleges. Number grades effectively motivate students to work by providing...
In January 2015, “Emily Doe” delivered her victim impact statement after she was sexually assaulted by Brock Turner, a Stanford undergraduate. Her 12-page impact statement directly addressed her attacker...
On Sept. 13, Sam Smith, a UK pop artist, asked their fans to refer to them with pronouns as “they” and “them.” After coming out as non-binary six months prior, Smith has been publically open about...
During the past year, North Korea has consistently made efforts to peacefully negotiate with the US and South Korea, engaging in a series of talks that first took place in Singapore, Pyongyang, Hanoi,...
During the two months, tensions between Japan and South Korea have escalated from a seemingly minor trade dispute regarding export restrictions to intense animosity between the two neighbors. Currently,...