March 23, 2026 By Hala Kenawy Staff Writer When students are assigned an essay, one question often comes up: should it be handwritten or typed? While handwritten essays were once the standard, typing is now a much better option. From convenience to preparation... More »
March 23, 2026 By Nicolle Alvarez Editor With the ubiquity of technology in classrooms, handwritten essays continue to prove their value. Handwriting engages the brain in different and more effective ways than typing. It is slower than typing, which naturally... More »
March 17, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer When Donald Trump first ran for president in the 2016 election, his most recognizable slogan was “Make America Great Again,” better known as MAGA. He adopted this slogan during the presidency of Barack Obama — ... More »
Feb. 24, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer After a long day of school, the last thing students want is more work. Undoubtedly, homework can be time-consuming and tiring, but it has lasting benefits. First, homework keeps students accountable. Teachers cannot... More »
Feb. 24, 2026 By Tina Moreno Staff Writer For years, homework has been viewed as an important part of education, though it often causes more harm than good. Instead of helping students succeed, endless assignments can lead to exhaustion, frustration and stress... More »
Feb. 9, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer When President Donald Trump began serving his first term after winning the 2016 presidential election, American democracy had not yet declined, and the Republican Party had not yet reorganized itself around Trump... More »
Jan. 21, 2026 By Bethany Ranero Editor Teachers have many responsibilities, including lesson planning, creating review packets, developing assessments, grading and completing required administrative tasks. With so much to do, artificial intelligence can boost ... More »
Jan. 21, 2026 By Arianna Delgado Staff Writer Teachers work incredibly hard to reach their positions, spending years learning and studying. So, when they rely on artificial intelligence, it raises the question: What was all that preparation for? The effort and... More »
Jan. 16, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer In the aftermath of financier Jeffrey Epstein’s death, authorities delved into his communications with the world’s highest-profile figures in business and politics. Their efforts intensified in November 2025 whe... More »
Jan. 13, 2026 By Alessandra Ricra Staff Writer This piece is part of a five-part in-depth reporting project about healthcare. Injuries and illnesses are inevitable, but in the United States, even common ailments can bring high and unpredictable costs. No one s... More »
Dec. 10, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Beginning on Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in modern history, ravaged the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Island... More »
Dec. 7, 2025 By Kapri Del Negro Staff Writer This piece is part of a six-part in-depth reporting project about the holiday season. With the holiday season in full swing, stores are packed, lines are long, traffic is terrible and parking is a nightmare. Fortuna... More »
