Author: Fan Zhihua (Tina Fan) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, the United States Environmental Associate Professor of Occupational Medicine, has been involved in the EPA air quality standards. Education: Applied Chemistry, Peking University – Bachelor of Environmental Chemistry, Master of …
Read More »We Need Sleep
By Serena In our busy high school lives, we are used to cramming class after class, activity after activity, extracurricular after extracurricular. This seemingly endless work pushes us to become workaholics – addicted to somehow running nonstop on quickly diminishing energy. As …
Read More »Real or Fake?
By Serena Mao With holiday season in full gear, millions of Americans are decking their homes out for the beloved Christmas celebration. The glorious Christmas tree, of course, is a traditional staple in our holiday decor. But two distinct choices have always …
Read More »Sheltering
By Serena Mao It seems to be a general trend among tiger-eyed parents: no violent video games, no rap songs with cuss words, no inappropriate movies. Sheltering is a common practice among the parents of young children. These wary adults are …
Read More »The Camp Fire
By Serena Mao White haze, blue masks, blood red sunsets. For the last few weeks, the California Camp Fire has burned 150,000 acres, claimed 76 lives, and left 993 others unaccounted for. The flames have wreaked havoc over the coastal state, with …
Read More »The Game of Politics
Alan Chu Governments need to exist. Without them, there is only complete anarchy. And yet, with the relatively recent imposition of democracies which necessitate elected officials, the effects of politics suddenly pop into the equation. Of course, politics dictates the future of …
Read More »California Prop 12
Serena Mao With midterm elections coming up, voting on various propositions relating to a diverse variety of issues has commenced. Some people study the guides and information intently, while others either scan the descriptions and check a box hastily or don’t even …
Read More »Suspicious Packages
Serena Mao Two weeks before national midterms, officials reported the delivery of around 10 suspicious packages to the offices of prominent Democrats and adamant Trump critics. The packages contained some sort of explosive device, though they did not detonate. Immediately, the event …
Read More »Holidays
Serena Mao Recently, millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds celebrated Halloween, a beloved holiday associated with trick-o-treating and the donning of creative and extravagant costumes. This spooky holiday isn’t alone, however. Certain days such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and …
Read More »Bandwagon
Serena Mao Trends are continuously changing in today’s world. Not only are they dynamic, but also they’re very apparent. One day, everyone suddenly starts wearing ripped jeans, buying iPhones, listening to K-pop. Has it ever occurred to you, that these trends …
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