4 December 2025 Jameson Dai Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas Leads to Release of Prisoners and Hostages Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire starting on October 13, 2025. Israel will release its Palestinian prisoners and Hamas will release Israeli hostages. This has been called a "first phase" of the ceasefire (according to BBC's CBBC newsround).
4 December 2025 Jameson Dai Northern White Rhinoceros on The Brink of Extinction Fatu and Najin are the last two living Northern White Rhinos after Sudan, the last living male, died by being euthanized at the age of 45 on March, 19, 2018 in Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. The species was driven to being functionally extinct by poaching, habitat loss, and war.
25 August 2025 Austin Tsao Legendary Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Is Just “One of The Guys” Legendary Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Is Just "One of The Guys" As a relatively new member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback...
4 December 2025 Eileen Chen Otter Surfboard Hijackers Make Waves again in Santa Cruz, California On October 15, 2025, amidst the rolling waves of Steamer Lane, a renowned surf break in Santa Cruz, California, 21-year-old college student Isabella Orduna was wrapping up a surf session when she felt something pinch her foot. She ditched her board and jumped into the chilly Pacific, only to find “a big, fuzzy, chunky bear of an otter” lounging on her surfboard. Orduna recounted, “I was like, wow, what do I do now?”, as her board had been seized by an uninvited otter.
4 December 2025 Nina He Government Shutdown: Are We Serious? Government Shutdown: Are We Serious? I must admit something: despite calling myself a journalist, I've never bothered to concern myself...
27 November 2025 Nina He Too Little, Too Late Too Little, Too Late ~inspired by “Too Little, Too Late” by Laufey~ The moon caught the rays of her auburn...
FIDE Implements Restrictions on Transgender Participation in Women’s Chess Competitions 24 August 2023 Leela Xie Sports FIDE Implements Restrictions on Transgender Participation in Women’s Chess Competitions The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has made headlines by implementing restrictions on transgender participation in women's chess competitions, sparking conversations...
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AI Recreates Voices of Deceased Children: Ethical Dilemma Explored 22 August 2023 Leela Xie Science & Technology AI Recreates Voices of Deceased Children: Ethical Dilemma Explored In the realm of content creation, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the boundaries of creative expression. However, these...
Identity Disclosure Policy: Insights from Murrieta Valley School District 21 August 2023 Leela Xie Arts & Culture Identity Disclosure Policy: Insights from Murrieta Valley School District In a time when societal conversations are increasingly centered on gender identity and LGBTQ+ rights, educational institutions find themselves at...
Divided Perspectives: Trump’s Impact on Two Lives in Georgia 14 August 2023 Leela Xie Arts & Culture Divided Perspectives: Trump’s Impact on Two Lives in Georgia The legacy of former President Donald Trump continues to shape lives and opinions across the United States. In the Atlanta...
Roller Coaster Thrills Turned Chilling: Magnum XL-200’s Unexpected Freeze 14 August 2023 Leela Xie Creative Writing Roller Coaster Thrills Turned Chilling: Magnum XL-200’s Unexpected Freeze On August 2nd, 2023 the heart-pounding excitement of roller coasters took an unexpected turn when riders aboard the Magnum XL-200...