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This election will determine who will work at City Hall in New York City as mayor for the next four years. (Photo Credit: Aude, CC BY-SA 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Battle for the Future of New York City is Brewing: Who is Running for Mayor in 2025, and Who Will Win?

Maheen Alam, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

It’s election season again in New York City! After the bitter and tense 2024 presidential election, it is time for New Yorkers to vote for a mayor who will also have a large impact on their day-to-day...

With global competition intensifying, American factories are once again at the heart of economic policy, as tariffs return as a tool to protect domestic industry. (Photo Credit: Remy Gieling / Unsplash)

The Tariff Tug-of-War: A Look at Protectionism and Free Trade Over Time

Lucas Benjamin, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

Every empire has used them. Every revolution has resisted them. Tariffs are the quiet trigger behind some of history’s loudest moments. They have been a cornerstone of economic policy throughout history,...

Pictured is the aircraft wreckage from the plane crash in the Potomac River, taken on January 30th, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Coast Guard USCGHQ by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The State of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Recent Plane Crash

Gretchen Kamm, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

On January 29th, 2025, a tragic plane crash resulted in the deaths of 67 people, including several promising young figure skating athletes and their families. The incident occurred near Washington, D.C.,...

On January 20th, 2025, as part of a slew of executive orders, President Trump removed hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the World Health Organization, a decision that may prove costly in the coming years. 
(Photo Credit: The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The U.S. Withdraws From the World Health Organization, Shaking the Foundations of Global Health Aid and Research

Nicholas Anderson, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

After months of campaigning on scaling back American involvement in costly international organizations, the Trump administration has fulfilled this promise through a slew of executive orders. One such...

In Crimea, people walk past a sign depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin. The text reads: "The West doesn't need Russia, we need Russia!"

From Superpower to Shrinking Nation: Is Russia Doomed to Decline?

Abigail Gutkovich, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

If you have taken a basic chemistry course before, then you have probably heard of Dmitri Mendeleev, the Russian scientist renowned for creating the modern periodic table. In 1906, Mendeleev predicted...

Argentina is the second largest country in Latin America, both physically and in terms of its economy. For centuries, Argentina has been providing the rest of the world with various agricultural products, such as soybeans, corn, wheat, and bovine meat. In fact, Argentina exports so many of its products that it is considered one of the leading food suppliers in the world. However, while Argentina has solidified its place in the global market, its economy is one of the most unstable of our time. (Photo Credit: Gustavo Sánchez)

Argentina’s Never-Ending Economic Crisis

Abigael Sidi, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

Every nation in the world is currently experiencing inflation to some degree. However, while some of these countries’ rates are sitting calmly at 1-3%, there are a few whose rates surpass our wildest...

Close to 50% of all people living in the United States of America are currently breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, as recently reported by the American Lung Association's 2025 ‘State of the Air’ report. (Photo Credit: Chris LeBoutillier / Unsplash)

The Forecast That We Keep Ignoring: Climate Change Is Accelerating Right Now

Samantha Nair, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025
The point of view “I can’t do anything; I'm just one person” needs to be abolished.
Deep Seek’s AI chat box has quickly become a fan favorite among internet users, garnering 22.15 million daily active users as of January 2025. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Dado Ruvic)

A Deep-Dive Into DeepSeek: The AI That Has Taken the World by Storm

Winnie Huang, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Few modern technological advances have been more impactful than China’s DeepSeek AI. Since the release of the AI-powered chatbot’s new model, in January of 2025, DeepSeek has rattled global markets,...

The Hidden Threat of the Emerald Ash Borer

Sally Kramer, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

A tree stands still in a crisp October forest. Its stubby height allows it to stand out amongst the array of neighboring oaks and pines and the sun casts a dusty glow on the few leaves that remain on its...

Known for its round, spiked shape, Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, is responsible for a surge in stomach illness cases across the U.S. (Photo Credit: CDC / Unsplash)

Norovirus on the Rise

Ashley Chen, Staff Reporter April 26, 2025

A growing wave of Norovirus infections is sweeping across the United States, with outbreaks reported in multiple states, particularly in densely populated urban centers like New York. Health officials...

The polling sector is struggling to navigate through this new era of political uncertainty. (Photo Credit: David Everett Strickler / Unsplash)

The Future of Political Polling

Isabel Goldfarb, Staff Reporter March 19, 2025

Come election season in the United States, millions of Americans can be seen checking FiveThirtyEight to get a sense of where the country will be heading. Political polling used to provide voters with...

New York City is the first city in America to implement congestion pricing. (Photo Credit: Cayetano Gil / Unsplash)

New York City’s Congestion Pricing Ushers in a New Era of Faster Commutes

Lara Adamjee, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

On January 10th, 2025, Shake Shack revealed a new combo deal for the tri-state area – a shackburger and fries for the steal of $9. The name? The Congestion Pricing Combo. The code? NYTOLLS. No, this...

The November 5th, 2024 election will have ramifications on our everyday lives. (Photo Credit: Element5 Digital / Unsplash)

The Aftermath of November 5th

Harper Quill, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

On November 5th, 2024, millions of people across the country were on the edges of their seats, waiting for new numbers to come in. No matter who they were hoping would win the election, almost everyone...

Pictured is SpaceX Falcon Heavy landing in Kennedy Space Center. This was a historic landing for SpaceX as the Falcon Heavy is a reusable rocket, which continues to be innovative in the Space industry. (Photo Credit: SpaceX / Unsplash)

SpaceX Under the Trump Administration

Sophia Nguyen, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX has emerged at the forefront of the technology and space industries. It has one of the highest-grossing companies in the world, breaking records and innovating with...

Away from the battleground of X’s politically charged environment, Bluesky invites users to experience social media differently. (Photo Credit: ​​Tomboyprida, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

So Long X, Bluer Skies Ahead

Tammy Lam, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

An Xodus is upon us. Not the biblical Exodus — rather, an exodus from the social media website, X. Elon Musk’s acquisition of the site in October 2022 and the recent involvement he has had in the 2024...

Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, has publicly committed to increasing government involvement in cryptocurrency policy. (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Digital Dollars and Political Promises: Trump’s Crypto Push

Lucas Benjamin, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

Look back five years. It is the start of 2020; deaths from the rapidly growing Coronavirus have become a daily occurrence, and your social media feed acts as a cursed canvas — one that paints a chaotic...

President Trump attended a roundtable concerning school choice in 2016. School choice remains a contentious topic for U.S. education. (Photo Credit: The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

From School Choice to Student Loans: A Deep Dive into the Ramifications of Trump’s Second Term Education Plans and Policy

Cielle Voulgarides, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

“We will drain the government education swamp and stop the abuse of your taxpayer dollars to indoctrinate America’s youth.” Donald Trump made this promise to a crowd at a rally in Wisconsin in...

In January 2025, months after a drought warning was placed on New York, the Neversink Reservoir that supplies water for New York City was still unusually low.

New York City’s Recent Wildfires

Alistair Blee, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

New York City has weathered its fair share of threats. From flooding to blackouts, New Yorkers are resilient and know how to handle obstacles. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy ravaged much of the city and...

Here an engineer uses 3D printing in order to build and equip personalized prosthetics. (Photo Credit: ThisisEngineering / Unsplash)

How 3D Printing is Changing Lives in Medicine

Khondoker Siam, News Editor March 10, 2025

As of 2025, over 5.6 million persons in the United States are living with a physical disability. Of those, around 3.4 million people live with amputations. On average, over 500,000 Americans are born with...

The Chrysler Building in the middle, was once New York City’s tallest building and was the world’s first supertall skyscraper. Today, the building risks being devalued by a new supertall project just behind it. (Photo Credit: Samson Katt / Pexels)

New York City’s Forever Iconic Skyline is Facing an Identity Crisis

Anthony Ortega, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

Walking down the High Line, I was greeted by a view of the Hudson Yards. The glass towers represent architectural splendor and prominence as the largest private development project in the United States,...

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