I disagree with the widely-accepted idea that students from private high schools are simply better candidates in the eyes of top universities. I spoke with students from both public and private high schools, and a former high school college counselor to learn more about this apparent private school to Ivy League university pipeline. Read on
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Crime has long been at the center of local politics and Atlanta’s growing population only amplifies the issue. Atlanta Police Department data shows crime jumped by 60 percent from 2019 to 2020 — then just slightly in 2021. Now, this year, the city is outpacing last year’s numbers. Community activist Shar Bates believes Atlanta’s economic… Read on
Cryptocurrency. When I first heard of the popular digital currency, introduced through a YouTube search for “Ways to make money as a 13 year old,” I asked a simple question: “What?” I remember clicking on a video a few results down with a couple thousand views. At first, the YouTuber talked about other, more conventional… Read on
On Tuesday, the annual Met Gala was held in New York City. There were so many beautiful pieces of clothing from brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Versace. However, there was one person who really struck my eye, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). AOC is a congresswoman born and raised in the Bronx. AOC wore a white… Read on
If the money you make and your livelihood is dependent on the continued suffering of others, then how hard will you really work to end that suffering? Read on
Amy Coney Barrett, the latest conservative judge seated on the Supreme Court could have a lasting impact on American life. Here's what's at stake. Read on