Author: Janette Blain

News, Politics

Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Be First Black Woman on Supreme Court

After facing one obstacle after another, Ketanji Brown Jackson was finally confirmed as  the new Supreme Court Justice. This makes her the first-ever Black woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson was nominated for the position by President Joe Biden on February 25, 2022. By April 7, 2022, a bipartisan group of senators confirmed the nomination. Judge Jackson has a … Continue reading Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Be First Black Woman on Supreme Court

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Russian Skater Caught Up in Olympics Doping Scandal

15-year-old Russian figure skater, Kamilla Valieva, tested positive for a banned drug, Trimetazidine, before the Beijing Olympics, according to a statement from the International Testing Agency. The drug is said to improve endurance by helping the heart work better.  Russia is currently serving a multi-year ban from the Olympics that was an effect of being involved in a previous drug scandal. However, if granted special … Continue reading Russian Skater Caught Up in Olympics Doping Scandal

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Candy Corporations in Hot Water Over Child Labor Dispute

Companies Nestlé, Cargill, Barry Callebaut, Mars, Olam, Hershey and Mondelēz are involved in an ongoing lawsuit that was filed on February 12, 2021. The human rights firm International Rights Advocates (IRA) filed against the companies on behalf of eight former child slaves. The children, now young adults, are suing for forced labor and compensation for unjust enrichment, negligent supervision and intentional infliction of emotional distress.  … Continue reading Candy Corporations in Hot Water Over Child Labor Dispute

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Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact

As the world continues to fight off COVID while still attempting to maintain some sense of normalcy, a new variant of the already deadly virus makes its way everywhere with catastrophic effects. The Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana and South Africa, and since then has spread rapidly, causing hospitals to fill back up and the number of cases to skyrocket once more. Healthcare … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact

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Arts & Culture

The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Controversial Holiday Classic

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a household favorite. Its plot follows Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, who is getting tired of his routine of always planning for Halloween. He stumbles upon Christmas Town and is inspired and determined to spread the Christmas spirit and bring it home to Halloween Town. This stop-motion animated film is full of holiday wonder and is enjoyable to watch for … Continue reading The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Controversial Holiday Classic

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Campus Life, Opinion

What I’ve Learned as a Student during a Global Pandemic

For me, and many others, this school year has been excruciatingly difficult. Between having a constant flood of assignments and a severe lack of motivation, my junior year has been a rollercoaster. Until now,  I’ve always been an A-B student, and it was one of the most frustrating things to experience.  Seeing my grade drop but having no motivation to fix it was hard, but … Continue reading What I’ve Learned as a Student during a Global Pandemic

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Everything You Need to Know About the New COVID-19 Guidelines

As more people continue to get vaccinated, states are starting to lift mask mandates. However, these rules only apply if the person is fully vaccinated. This does not apply to buses, planes, and other forms of public transportation where masks are still required. While some states are lifting mask mandates, others have never had one to begin with. Georgia and Alaska never had a mask … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About the New COVID-19 Guidelines

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What You Need to Know About the Covid-19 Vaccines

Covid 19 vaccines are slowly making their way around the country to healthcare workers and to citizens. As of now,  2.95 million doses have been given in the state of Pennsylvania and of those 912,000 have been fully vaccinated. There are 2 kinds of vaccines being given with another new one being released soon. According to KQED, the Moderna vaccine is given to those 18 … Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Covid-19 Vaccines

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Uighur Muslims in China are in Serious Danger

Currently in China, Uighur muslims are being held in concentration camps and even more are being built. For years China has denied accusations of the camps existence however, recent images were released that proved otherwise. The images depict construction of new camps that include watchtowers and barbed wire. The Chinese government is referring to them as “re-education centers”. While the government says they are for … Continue reading Uighur Muslims in China are in Serious Danger

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