Submitted by: Eileen Guo Springtime means flowers, fresh air, a blue sky and, all in all, a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. But all of that beauty is at risk because of how cigarettes are damaging our environment. Researchers estimate that …

Submitted by: Timothy Lee Would you like your corn to look like this? Probably not… But that’s what corn before selective genetic modification would have looked like. GMOs have been in our food supply since the 1990s, but, some are demanding their …

Submitted by: Selena Guo Hey guys! The cold season is slowly fading away, which means camping will be starting shortly. I hope you all stay safe, and have fun. Here are some things to keep in mind while you’re having a blast! …

Submitted by: Iris Yuan The average fish needs at least five gallons of water to live in; otherwise, they die. Humans are just like fish. Each human takes up a certain amount of space, needs a certain amount of materials, or we …

Submitted by Jolie Han Have you ever heard of a walking fish? Well, even if you don’t believe it, there is a fish that can walk! It’s called the walking catfish. This breed of catfish is (obviously) unlike other fish. When you …

Submitted by Eileen Guo A preliminary study undertaken at the University of Haifa and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has found a linkage between the exceptionally hot/dry weather and the outbreak of the Zika virus. For those who …

Submitted by Eileen Guo Why are you buying a new pine tree every year? Are you (chest)nuts(roasting on an open fire)? Okay, yes it’s February but it’s never too late, or as I like to say, never too early for Christmas!! Buying …

Submitted by Helena Li Flint, Michigan has been experiencing a water crisis since April 2014. Many parents and families have complained about the yellow-brown color of the water and a strange smell/taste, but officials downplayed the concerns for a long time. Finally, …

Submitted by: Stephanie Zhang Recession has halted many forms of environmental destruction for the time being, and several endangered species are rejoicing. The Puerto Rican debt crisis has temporarily put a stop to large-scale building projects that have had a history of …

Submitted by: Jolie Han Spotted and shy, these long and heavy seals are part of the phocidae (pronounced foe-si-dee or foe-si-die) family, a large group of seals that have holes in their heads in replacement for ears, like chickens. Except harbor seals …