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The original This I Believe NPR radio program began in 1951 and continued into 2009.

[Photo] This I Believe (PODCAST)

May 4, 2020
“The Yang Gang isn’t going anywhere,” he said to his supporters Tuesday.

[Photo] Andrew Yang, the First Asian American to Run for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, Exits Race

February 12, 2020
“We need to find a new way for the younger generations to stay informed. Something like an online streaming service where roaming field reporters can upload their own individual stories could fix this issue,” said AHN alum, journalist, and media manager Alexa Rodriguez (A10).

[Photo] Why Are Younger Generations Turning Away From the News?

February 10, 2020
This year, the Iowa Caucus fell just after the Super Bowl, just before the State of the Union Address, and during the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

[Photo] Technological Setbacks Delay 2020 Iowa Caucus Results

February 4, 2020
Regarding the Roe v. Wade amicus brief, Anna Reins (22) said, I knew that abortion was very politicized, but i think that encouraging the supreme court to overturn a recent ruling is very foolish.

[Photo] What You Missed Over Christmas Break

January 8, 2020
I saw that majority of Americans favor impeachment. If the population feels he should be held accountable, then he should be. The entire process of impeachment and possible removal is, however, a scary thought, says Maya Harrell (20).

[Photo] Timeline of President Trump's Impeachment Inquiry

October 16, 2019
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According to CNN, the United States has had 57 times as many school shootings as the other major industrialized nations combined.

[Photo] How can America prevent future school shootings? (OPINION)

May 6, 2019
In an interview with the New York Times, professor Madelyn Gould of Columbia University said, “suicide contagion is real, which is why I’m concerned about it.”

[Photo] Is Suicide Contagious?

April 30, 2019
According to the New York Times, “More than a million people have signed a petition calling for Mr. Anning’s resignation.”

[Photo] How Can Teens Impact Government?

March 21, 2019
1.5 million people across America are victims of trafficking.

[Photo] Human Trafficking During Super Bowl (OPINION)

February 11, 2019
According to the Huffington Post, young adults use their smartphones about twice as much as they estimate that they do.

[Photo] How Much Time Do Academy Girls Spend On Their Phones?

January 22, 2019
The United States is only 5% of the world’s population, but is responsible for 25% of global emissions.

[Photo] Environmental Issues Grow Worse than Ever Before

December 11, 2018
“Usually I am informed about current events through social media, mostly snapchat and instagram. Sometimes I see things pop up on the internet throughout the day,” says Dayzha Cartwright (‘19).

[Photo] How Do Students Receive News?

December 3, 2018
An estimated 38,593 undervotes were found statewide in the Florida Senate race.

[Photo] Florida Election Recounts: We Need to Better our Voting System (OPINION)

November 16, 2018
Every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of carrying the faulty gene. While only 30,000 Americans currently suffer from HD, more than 200,000 are at risk of inheriting it.

[Photo] Juniors Create Team Hope: Working to Cure Huntington’s Disease

October 22, 2018
Girls tend to read more often than boys. 30% of girls say they read daily while only 18% of boys do.

[Photo] Do Students View Reading as a Pleasure or a Pain?

October 16, 2018
“The decision is not a good one, especially because schools should aim to capture every aspect of history. Whether they agree with how these influential people affected history or not, it isn’t fair to remove them and their impacts from curriculum,” says Emara Saez (‘21).

[Photo] Texas Board of Education Votes to Remove Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller from Curriculum

September 25, 2018
“I really enjoy the team captains this year. Theyre both great individuals who love the sport of crew. They bring us closer together, really making us sisters in our boats,” says Renee Rinderle (‘20).

[Photo] Crew Team Captains Share Expectations and Goals

September 19, 2018
The state of Florida holds closed primary elections, meaning the selection of each partys candidates is limited to registered members of that party.

[Photo] Florida Conducts Primaries for Governor

September 13, 2018
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