Deforestation has been, and continues to be, a global problem. Not only does it reduce habitat for unique and often endangered species, but it also contributes quite considerably to climate change. To put deforestation into perspective, take a look at the Amazon Rainforest. Since 1970, 230,000 square miles of forest, roughly an area the size…
The Early Years Development and Childcare Partner- ship (EYDCP) lists community as one of the primary fundamentals of pre-school. Within this fundamental, the EYDCP encourages pre-schools to hold “the spirit of helping and giving” as a backbone to instruction. In other words, sharing is similar to trade in the sense of the brightly colored room…
Message sent…Oops! We’ve all been there. Accidentally sending a text message or a Snapchat to the wrong person or even the wrong message to someone who’s not supposed to know. Unfortunately on Wednesday, Feb. 15, the admissions office of Ivy League Columbia University accidentally informed 277 students of acceptance into their master’s program. This mistake…
It is easy these days to focus on internal issues in America, or, if looking outward, focusing on U.S. relations with Russia and the mounting tensions there. Yet, the world is much bigger, and America’s relationship with much of the world is changing. The most important among these changes is America’s relationship with China. Relations…
For decades, scientists have implemented controversial medical research, raising questions on whether they stretch their limits too far. Researchers argue whether they lean toward innovative medical progress or ethical laws. With a high demand for organs, the United Network for Organ Sharing revealed that 118,744 people are on the waiting list for an organ transplant….
President Trump, on Friday, Jan. 27, signed an executive article banning travelers from seven middle eastern countries. Odds are, you’ve heard of this by now, possibly in very spectacular fashion, as protests rage across America in response to this executive order. If you don’t know much about the ban, here’s a quick recap: On Jan….
It has been nearly a year since the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. In that time, we have witnessed a revolt by Senate Republicans over Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland, a presidential election in which Republican’s promised a nominee to succeed Scalia, and now, the nomination of Neil Gorsuch. But who exactly is President…
Mexico, one of US’s largest countries for imported goods, can soon require a 20% trade tariff Let’s list the ingredients for guacamole. It contains salt, lime juice, red onions, peppers, cilantro and most importantly, avocados. Believe it or not, 2/3 of these ingredients are imported from Mexico. In fact, in 2014, the U.S. supplied a…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) Hundreds gathered at Centennial Park in Holland on Jan. 28 to march around the block, protesting against DeVos, who was a Holland resident and graduate of Calvin College. She is known for being a supporter in vouchers toward private school tuition and advocates toward charter schools. The future of our education…
Donald Trump’s first week in office has been a roller coaster of emotions for the American people. With drastic changes happening in one swift move of a pen, Trump started off his presidency with a strong approach, wasting no time to prove the seriousness of his agenda. One of the most influential promises of his…