We've got the news down to a science!

The Science Survey

Menu
Ukrainian citizens clear rubble caused by Russian artillery off of a street in Kharkiv.

The Russian-Ukrainian War: An Exclusive Interview With the Chief Foreign-Affairs Correspondent For ‘The Wall Street Journal’

Oliver Whelan, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, pictured, has been confirmed to the Supreme Court as the 116th Associate Justice as of April 7th, 2022.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: The First Black Female Supreme Court Justice

Mandeep Kaur, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Net International Migration to the United States was equal to 247,000 people according to the United States Census. (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/12/net-international-migration-at-lowest-levels-in-decades.html)

Immigration: An Economic Issue

Anton Karp, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2022
Since he became an archbishop, Desmond Tutu’s main goal was to unite the Black and White people of South Africa, and when that occurred in 1994, Desmond Tutu continued to fight for justice, becoming the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in order to investigate human rights abuses during apartheid.

The Life and Legacy of Anti-Apartheid Activist Desmond Tutu

Dorothea Dwomoh, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Shahana Hanif, an inspiration for young Muslim women, has made history by defying racial and religious prejudice that is present in society. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Hanif plans to improve the quality of life for New York City residents in all aspects, including education, transportation, and business.

Shahana Hanif: An Inspiration for Muslim Women in New York City

Maliha Chowdhury , Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
During the 2020 presidential election, over $30.5 million was spent by non-disclosing 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) organizations as independent expenditures.

It’s Time To Ban Dark Money Contributions

Meriel Crowley-Wang, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
The harsh conditions that inmates endure in the incarceration system has been a topic of debate for centuries; now, they are exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic.

High Incarceration Rates and COVID-19: A Perfect Storm

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2022
The Supreme Court recently removed its barricades, signaling a full in-person return for the Justices.

The Future of Freedom is in the Supreme Court’s Hands

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
The Brooklyn Bridge, one of America’s most famous works of architecture, stands tall over the East River in New York City. Now that Congress has passed an infrastructure package, many more bridges can be built across the country, opening up new routes and revitalizing transportation-based infrastructure in the process.

The Infrastructure Saga That Would Not End

Ethan Weinberg, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
The city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19.

COVID-19 Deaths Continue to Surge in Brazil

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter
June 14, 2021
The coronavirus situation in India is currently dire. Hospitals are overwhelmed with people, and the continued lack of oxygen furthers the loss of lives due to COVID-19.

The Problem With India’s Underreporting of COVID-19 Cases

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2021
An international daily newspaper from Thursday November 5th, 2021, reveals sentiments prior to the November 6th, 2021 presidential election the following day.

How Will Former President Donald Trump Be Remembered?

Melanie Lin, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021
The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago, Illinois, is one of many Trump properties nationwide. “I think that Trump left on both good and bad terms because it depends on how you look at it. He left with a great amount of support from some Republicans and very little (if any) from others,” said Labib Aziz ’23.

Does Trump Have a Tangible Future in Politics?

Adam Sultan, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021
Article 1, Section 3 of the United States Constitution gives the Vice President the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate. With the current Senate being split 50-50, Vice President Kamala Harris may have to use that power often.

Elections Have Consequences

Benjamin Fishbein, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2021
The White House, where President Biden and his family currently reside, is where Biden is hard at work carrying out his agenda. “I think that Biden may face a decent amount of opposition (as usual for a new President), but I think that most people will support his ideas, or at least will share his cause,” said Shad Talha ’23.

What Does the Beginning of Biden’s Presidency Hold?

Adam Sultan, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2021
Hannah Bennett ’22 said “people… have stronger negative reactions when it comes to people of color at fault, because their race is made a bigger issue, and it allows people to perpetuate stereotypes about POC and crime, since it at first glance you would only know the race of POC criminals just from the titles.”

The Vilification of the American People

Arianne Browne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2021
The American flag still serves as a symbol of unity -- in a time where some Americans feel most divided.

One Nation…United?

Josephine Kinlan, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021
Biden states he is going to be more critical of Saudi Arabia’s policies after he takes office in January 2021. “It is past time to restore a sense of balance, perspective and fidelity to our values in our relationships in the Middle East,” Biden said.

Changes in U.S. and Saudi Relations Are Inevitable Under President Biden

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
The IRS requires all employers engaged in business or trade, who pay remuneration, to file a Form W-2 for each employee in order to report individual wage and salary information. The W-2 also reports federal, state, and other taxes that are withheld from paychecks. This information is crucial when preparing accurate tax returns.

The I.R.S. Is Outmatched

Karen Phua, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Home
government