World War I was one of the bloodiest and largest conflicts in history. Through the Industrial Revolution and rapid destabilization of traditionally balanced power between large countries in Europe, a full-scale war broke out with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Within four …

Opium is considered one of the most addictive drugs ever, and for a good reason. Obtained by extracting seeds of a specific species of poppy, this drug can be easily transformed into heroin by withdrawing morphine from the compound. What makes this …

By Xin Chang Avocado is a unique type of fruit because it has many nutrients essential for a healthy diet, such as antioxidants. Unlike most fruits, avocado does not consist primarily of carbohydrates, but rather healthy fats as well as other potent …

The topic of marijuana has given rise to intense disagreement among the American public. On the one hand, many people think that smoking marijuana is just like a few bottles of beer: it is not only an analgesic drug, and in recent …

By Jenny Sun The long argument of whether playing computer games for extended periods of time affects adolescent behavior has never been at a more even stalemate. Not only does both sides have numerous valid arguments, each contention is thoroughly thought out …

The dreaded word “fat” has always had a negative connotation, but of the many types of fat, some are good for your body. Unfortunately, when overused by the food industry, they become dangerous, and trans fats are one such example. Trans fats …

The world of scale model and remote control hobbies is rather large, and requires much patience. Or at least that’s what the enthusiasts tell you. Starting in scale modeling requires lots of research about kits, supplies, and procedures, and many modelers don’t …

By Jiemin S As a teenager, are you controlling your life? Are you good at controlling your life? What is self control? By definition, self-control is the ability to stop when necessary, or to keep calm to make rational decisions. Self control …

SYNTHETIC VITAMINS Synthetic vitamins are artificial chemical isolates, or a pure extract, made in a lab. These vitamins are created to mimic the vitamin benefits that their natural equivalents found in food offer. However, synthetic vitamins only provide fractionated pieces of the …

By Jenny Sun Yoga has always been popular with those who wish to stay fit and flexible without lengthy, hard workouts. Originating in India, this style of stretching is an ancient and traditional way of fitness. The practice of yoga, as seen …