CRISPR: The Revolution in Genome Editing
Muhammad Ahsan, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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Invasive species are almost always troublesome, and very few become a part of the food chain without upsetting the whole ecosystem. What if we could stop invasive species and their invasion of the ecosystem. If you are thinking about introducing a predator, it will not work as efficiently in real life...
Samurai- The Warriors of Japan
Marat Potapov, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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The Samurai was a warrior group that rose to power in the 12th century and dominated the Japanese government until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Emerging from warrior bands, the Samurai of the Kamakura period (1192–1333), with military skills, and the pride of their ancestors, developed a disciplined...
Lizzie Borden & The Ax Murders
Chae-ann Lawrence, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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You’ve probably heard about the story of Lizzie Borden, the ax murder. On August 4th 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden, Lizzie's father and stepmother, were found murdered. At home Emma Borden, Lizzie’s sister we’re not close with their stepmother, Abby. They referred to her as Mrs. Borden. The distance...
Ending Wildfires Before They End Us!
Albenita Kukaj, Reporter
January 16, 2018
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Imagine a place where the only way that you could go outside is by having a gas mask on. Well, you will not have to imagine it any longer. There have been countless wildfires erupting in California, and they all come from one major problem: global warming. With temperatures rising steadily each year, it i...
Ancient Egypt
Marat Potapov, Reporter
January 16, 2018
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The Basics of Egyptology Egyptology is the study of Egypt, and its long ancient history. The history of Ancient Egypt is mostly based in 3 parts of time. The Old Kingdom spanning from 2650B.C.-2450B.C., the Middle Kingdom spanning from 2450B.C. to 1550B.C., and finally the New Kingdom 1550 to 712...
Farting Cows?!?
Albenita Kukaj, Reporter
November 26, 2017
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People tend to believe that carbon dioxide is the only factor in global warming. Two examples of where carbon dioxide is emitted from are cars and factories. However, what you really need to be picturing right now is farting cows. No, you did not read that wrong. Although all greenhouse gases play roles...
The D.C Sniper Story
Chae-ann Lawrence, Reporter
November 26, 2017
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In Washington D.C, in 2002, a man named John Allen Muhammad drove fear into the people of Washington D.C for three weeks. He went on a shooting spree along with his accomplice, who he had manipulated and trained to be a cold and brutal killer. The teenager, Lee Boyd Malvo and Muhammad were dubbed the...
Environmental Sustainability
Muhammad Ahsan, Reporter
November 26, 2017
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When our great ancestors saw this Earth, they must have thought that they are in some kind of Paradise full of colors and with an infinite amount of resources. Well, they were wrong (about the last part), because our environment actually has a limited amount of resources. Once used completely, they need...
Did You Know?
Mariam Mohhsen, Reporter
November 26, 2017
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-Americans eat 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving. -The first "Thanksgiving" was held in the autumn of 1621. -Thanksgiving didn't become a national holiday until over 200 years later. -Some of the other coldest places in the world are Russia (specifically Siberia), Finland, and Mongolia. -Th...
Lolita Style At FDR
Samia Tariq, Reporter
October 11, 2017
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FDR is home to many students, of different backgrounds, which means that there is a lot of style diversity in the school. Walking through the hallways you see all types of people dressed in many outfits. Someone whose outfit choices, and style, stands out "majorly" is KeCheng Zhong. Her outfits are so...