America is a vibrant mosaic of diverse cultures and individuals, each unique and different. While many countries promote and celebrate diversity, even now, certain communities continue to be marginalized...

Despite the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) allowing physicians and other clinicians to pursue unionization, most health care workers remain unaffiliated with unions. While there are ethical concerns,...

As students graduate from high school and enter adulthood, the challenges of becoming increasingly independent and managing their own lives are spread before them.  Regrettably, many students are ill-prepared...

  Organic foods are often perceived as more natural, nutritious, and environmentally friendly than conventional foods, causing them to receive a glorified and elevated status among produce. The...

As scientists explore areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and genetic engineering, pushback continues to surface due to concerns over the ethical implications and potential risks of the studies. While...

In a world that glorifies constant productivity, it becomes imperative to look beyond its veneer and acknowledge the detriments of this lifestyle, which have often been swept aside and hidden away. "Hustle...

As the Israel-Hamas war continues into its second month, the question of international involvement and the extent of participation has been circulating among foreign nations. The key thing to note is...

Health care continues to be a popular topic of discussion as people debate the best method for providing accessible health care for all.

Often, public transportation is a suggestion for alleviating the current issue of climate change as the fumes from car emissions further aggravate the current situation. Yet, many still abstain from following...

It’s often said that history repeats itself. In recent years, it has become evident that the American film industry does too. Remakes and sequels stream into theaters, leaving viewers hungry for something...

“Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight: I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight.”  Gone are the days when young children could whisper these words to themselves as...

A large park-like area located on the campus of Gunn High School in Palo Alto. The trees and grassy space give the school a relaxing and calm atmosphere.

Over 220,000 people strolled through the busy streets of San Francisco's Japantown as the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival commenced its 56th annual celebration. According to the festival's...

California is known for its warm, sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Yet, warming centers are popping up around the Bay Area during the winter.  Warming centers are short-term emergency shelters...

Names are one of the first things you learn about a new person and often shape first impressions.  What exactly is in a name depends on who you ask. Many people place a lot of emphasis on the importance...

Lunar New Year, a holiday important to many Asian Americans, is being celebrated as a state holiday for the first time.  Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2596  in September 2022, which made...

8 billion people. The total number of people living on this planet. To think that just 12 years ago, the population made it to 7 billion.  According to the United Nations, the world population...

Critics have called the "Stop the Sexualization of  Children Act" a national version of the "Don't Say Gay" laws in Florida.  Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson introduced the "Stop the Sexualization of...

Hurricane Ian attacked Florida and South Carolina with an onslaught of torrential rain and wind, causing at least 14 deaths, reminding people of the ongoing climate crisis and the connection between hurricanes...