Oliver is a 2nd year Journalism student who enjoys writing about any topic ranging from personal health to technology. This year Oliver will be a junior. He also likes traveling.
Learning a new language can be quite tricky, as there can be many new things to learn in that language that one might never have heard of, especially when their first language is English. Some things include...
Most Americans have at some point in their lives gone to a Costco Wholesale location to shop for everyday items, including: groceries, appliances, furniture, and more. If one were to compare the pricing...
In the Fort Thomas Independent Schools district, students of all ages are issued an electronic device to help with studying. Because of the ongoing modern age of technology, the prevalence of devices in...
For many years, schools in the United States have always permitted students to utilize calculators in exams, most importantly in science and math. The reason for this is the idea that humans should not...
The United States of America is known for its values in democracy and individual liberty, expressing these values through economy and society. However, these core principles of the USA are possibly not...
Since the App Store was launched in 2008, all Apple devices have shared a common characteristic that all apps could only be downloaded from Apple’s official means of downloading, the App Store.
The...
With the new influx of technology in the modern age, Apple has again introduced a new technological impact on society–a screen that goes where you go, the Vision Pro. Few of the new Vision Pros have...
When it is cold outside, most people decide to dress up heavily to prevent themselves from getting sick or simply for personal comfort. While this is a great idea, there are many misconceptions about the...
One of the most popular games from the early 2010s, GTA V, is finally getting its long-awaited sequel. Since 2013, fans of the Grand Theft Auto series, developed by Rockstar Games, have been left without...
One modern aspect of human health is the consumption of sugar. Everywhere in supermarkets, the aisles are lined with products with varying amounts of sugar content. Most health experts would immediately...
In the new generation of technology, the use of it has become more mainstream than ever before. Before, people thought that most people who used computers were “geeks” or professional scientists, but...
Whether you are getting in the gym because you want to lose weight, work on aesthetics, or gain strength, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get up and go.
It’s essential to make a habit out of...
Many children around the world are forced to learn an instrument, or perhaps more than one, by their parents. This scares many children into thinking that playing an instrument is a stressful task, in...
When it comes to the topic of investing, many think of the idea of learning business, analyzing charts, and making economic decisions on the stock market. This is an approach to investing that has existed...
After an optimistic offseason, Cincinnati Bengals fans were surprised by a 24-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Not only did they lose, but the NFL’s highest-paid player, Joe Burrow, passed for a career-low...
The attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, were a pivotal moment in United States History. Simply mentioning them is enough to give anyone old enough to remember them feelings of sadness and remorse,...
During the summer months, it is likely that many peoples' homes have been heated up considerably, to an unbearable temperature. This causes excessive sweating, sickness, and discomfort; however, there...
Many people struggle with losing weight, as many foods are unhealthy yet so tasty, making them irresistible. Comfort foods from various different countries such as Swedish meatballs, Indian Tikka Masala,...
Many children around the world, especially in Western countries such as the United States and West European countries, experience the freedom that adults receive to a certain extent in the household.
The...
You have likely seen someone with a cup of coffee with the Starbucks logo on it. Although the coffee seems to be of similar quality to any coffee, it is a popular coffee chain not just in the US, but in...
Classified U.S. documents were recently leaked on the popular chat site, Discord. The user going by, “OG” leaked these documents to approximately 24 people on the private server.
A Discord server...
For many, sending personal data directly to a big tech company such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, etc. is worrisome as incendiary headlines about these companies' data policy and security have dominated...
Yemen is a beautiful country in the middle east, offering tourists a selection of natural wonders and historical landmarks. The vast amount of attractions available to tourists is quite spectacular, to...
You likely come across a child around the age of 5 playing on an iPad at a restaurant. At first glance, this is not a problem at all; the child who would otherwise be yelling and crying is completely immersed...
It is very possible that you have considered betting real money on an event in hopes of earning even more money in the end. This is an example of “gambling,” or putting money into play in hopes of...
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to read a book or article online without having cooperating eyes. Unless the reader strains their eye muscles causing pain and headaches, the text appears in both...
What could taste better than some freshly-made waffles? Before it is consumed, a squiggly line of glitter spread is applied onto the fresh array of waffles to make it more visually stunning. Surely, a...
There has been a recent drop in limited-access technology. Because of its widespread popularity through marketing on social media, the product will likely be sold out within 5 minutes. Unfortunately, when...
Duolingo is a popular language-learning app, which rapidly grew in popularity because of its appeal to people who have a tough time learning. Unlike the tedious task of going to a Chinese class a couple...
Sleep is an extended period of night when humans have their well-needed rest. Usually, the needed resting period decreases with age, lowering to 4 hours of sleep at night for adults. This number, though,...
As social media user numbers increased, its use became standard practice in many people’s lives. This leads to the platforms becoming closer to people and the age gap widening. Now, according to BBC...
In modern society, the use of a mobile phone has become necessary as it provides the user with a convenient way to communicate with the rest of the world from anywhere. According to Pew Research Center,...
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