May 26, 2021 The biggest motivator for hate is fear, and the American people are in constant fear of the unknown. This fear transforms into hate against anybody they perceive as being unlike them. The current scapegoat in the United States is the Asian America... More »
May 3, 2021 People around the world struggle with mental illness that affects one’s emotions, thinking and behavior. Depending on the form of mental illness, it can be very draining and at times cannot be cured with any medicine or treatment. While mental illn... More »
March 2, 2021 The storming of the U.S. Capitol was a riot and violent attack against the 117th U.S. Congress on Jan. 6, carried out by a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters in an attempt to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. F... More »
Nov. 1, 2020 The 2020 presidential election may very well be the most important one yet. It stands out from prior elections because Zoomers, those who are 18-23 years old, comprise one-in-ten eligible voters. This is also a particularly divisive election becau... More »
June 17, 2020 Since the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak, people around the world have had to adapt to drastic lifestyle changes as their countries place regulations on travel and social gatherings. In the United States, state governments—excluding those o... More »
May 1, 2020 During homeroom on March 11, the editors of The Lighthouse handed out the most recent issue of their student newspaper to students and teachers. At the time, it seemed like a monthly release date like any other, and the staff had already begun work... More »
April 1, 2020 Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau has one shot to accurately count everyone who lives in the United States and the five U.S. territories. Although the census has been around since 1790, many are uninformed about its importance. The census ta... More »
