Iranian Protests Continue Amidst Death Threats
After the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022, the same day that Irainian protests started, the Iranian government has been trying to maintain these protests by killing protestors and striking fear into anyone else who wishes to speak out. Protestors’ lives have been lost to the hands of their corrupt government just for trying to speak out. However, the people of Iran are still speaking out and against their regime, as protests continue regardless of the death threats.
Yale Forces Withdrawal for Students Struggling with Mental Health
The college admission process for high school seniors across the country has become increasingly competitive and demanding. For the elite schools, students need to be the best of the best, pressured to overload in extracurriculars, maintain exceedingly high GPA’s, and sandwich as many AP’s as possible within the span of four years. An acceptance into a university in The Ivy League, eight of the nation's most prestigious institutions, is a dream shared by tens of thousands of students each year. But questions have been raised regarding the schools’ attention and support for students’ mental health due to the continued suicides and the insensitive withdrawal policy from one of the most renowned universities of the eight: Yale.
Most Regretted College Majors
College is an important step in one’s future. Whether you decide to go for the four-year bachelor degree or not, college majors are an extremely important decision to make. However, they sometimes don’t work out, and it could be for a multitude of reasons.
The Implications of the Georgia Senate Runoff
There has been no shortage of headlines surrounding the midterms, but one of the most interesting may be the Georgia Senate Runoff.
Hurricane Nicole Strikes the U.S.
On November 10th, category 1 Hurricane Nicole hit Florida with speeds up to 100 miles per hour, causing severe damages and power outages. It happened less than two months after the last hurricane, Ian.
We Pay Deerly for Daylight Saving Time
Autumn daylight saving time is one that many people may view with happiness. It means an extra hour of sleep during the busy week when we switch to standard time in autumn. However, this switch in schedule has an unexpected consequence. Vehicle collisions with deer shoot up to a frightening number, increasing the death toll of both deer and humans.
RSV Takes Over Hospitals in the U.S.
As winter fast approaches, we’re all undoubtedly awaiting flu season and yet another surge of Covid-19 cases. This year, however, doctors warn we have a third ailment to worry about: RSV.
The Midterms Wrap-up
East Side News Political Correspondent and National News editor Will DeMartinis breaks down the 2022 midterm election.
The Tragic Death of Takeoff
Tragically, Takeoff's life was lost early in November to a shooting outside of a Houston bowling alley.
Affirmative Action Goes to the Supreme Court Again
In early November, two college affirmative action cases went to the Supreme Court against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. These two cases are separate but similar, claiming that these universities are discriminating against Asian-American and white applicants in their admissions processes.