By Anje Williams Most young people say social media influences their political beliefs. Beliefs shape our worldview and interpretation of events. “I’m leftist with a focus on equal rights, a [ … ]
The impact of American University’s location on its students
By Delaney Murphy Students at American University often feel the effects of the school’s proximity to important events, which can have both positive and negative impacts on their lives and [ … ]
Family businesses thrive through building relationships, moving sales online
By Peter Pu A cool air sets over people as they enter Hyde Park Produce at the heart of Kimbark Plaza in Chicago. Weaving through the aisles, customers check off [ … ]
Returning to School with Covid
By Kendall Snow As many students get ready to come back to school, some have concerns about the safety of doing so. Although some students are vaccinated, there is still [ … ]
Broward County Schools Reopening and Rethinking Masks Mandate
By Emma Parker Broward County parents have said to become wary with the school year starting in one week and no final decision from the county of a mask mandate. [ … ]
Montgomery County schools face overcrowding
By Jonathan Jancewicz The Montgomery County school system has seen an exponential growth of students over the past decade. From elementary to high school, schools across Montgomery County are more [ … ]
Salsa and Rhinos: How Three Brothers are Saving a Species
By Eshaan Mani Three brothers from Katy, Texas, are saving rhinos halfway across the world by selling their mom’s homemade creamy cilantro sauce. 13-year-old George, 16-year-old Luke, and 18-year-old Ayden, [ … ]
School’s back, mask on
Amidst pandemic uncertainty, students prepare return to college campuses By Arushi Srivastava, Saida Morales, Devyn Ivers With the fall semester coming up, students prepare to return to the classroom, schools [ … ]
Representing the underrepresented
Madi Bolaños reports on those often left unheard by major outlets By Jupiter Beck, Karen Zavalija, Jacob Lapidow This past year, one could find Madi Bolaños, a reporter with Valley [ … ]
Navigating a new journalism norm – layoffs
An interview with Kaila Philo, a journalist recently laid off legal reporter By Adriana Rivera, Kenady Farwell, and Jacob Walcott The layoff notice Kaila Philo received on a normal Thursday [ … ]