The Story of the Aral Sea
The Aral Sea, in Central Asia, was once a great provider of resources for thousands of people. Nowadays, the body of water has greatly changed. Read more as written by Melanie Cabrera
Black History’s Forgotten Players
By Carlineissa Jean Francois February is a month of remembrance and learning about African American history. It is a time when America pays tribute to those who contributed to history and civil rights and acknowledges the people who fought for freedom and equality despite many hardships. Distinguished individuals like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and…
How Black Fashion Has Made Its Mark on American Culture
By Kymani Hughes Black people—the innovators, the originators, and most importantly, the trendsetters. There’s no denying that the American fashion industry has found inspiration within Black culture. Whether it’s bursting down runways, in stores, or online—everywhere you look—style influenced by African-Americans is embedded in today’s fashion for people of all colors, races, and status. But…
Christopher Columbus is Not a Hero of History
By Robyn Forbes When Americans celebrate something, or someone, we are showing the world just how important that thing is to us. We are saying it is deserving of our time, our attention, our laud. Usually, we’re celebrating something good: an anniversary of freedom, a day of kindness, the accomplishments of a selfless activist. We…
“Screaming Mummy” Mystery: Peasant or Prince?
By Diana Rodriguez In 1886, archaeologists were digging up the complex tombs in the Deir el-Bahri valley of Luxor, Egypt, when they found a peculiar mummy; his hands and feet were tied, and his face seemed to yell in obvious pain. Named less-excitingly than his expression, the mummy is known as Unknown Man E, and…
Women’s History Month: An Absurdity
By Ericka Miller History has always been an all-boys club that denies any sort of female achievement to become recognized. And so, from the beginning of time, historians overlook women and erase the female point of view from the history books. Stories of great women throughout time are airbrushed out by men trying to paint…
Net Neutrality is Dead… Now What?
By Rozany Guzman Last Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission took a vote on Net Neutrality and repealed its previously established rules. Now, providers are allowed to speed up, slow down, or block certain websites only if they inform the public; all violators will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, not the FCC. “This decision…
A Teacher’s Perspective: Does History Truly Repeat Itself?
By Luz Mosquera Over the years history has changed in several ways. As new generations rise, some conflicts burn out while others are still fervently present. After political tension and countless wars, many believe the government has indeed changed for the worst. Meanwhile, many others see improvement. Most, if not all, of the student body…