Growing the Voices of Our Future

     Going into year three of Covid-19 can cause some people to be quite anxious about when it will come close to an end. Though the chance of getting Covid-19 is still very prevalent, vaccinations and boosters, along with protective behaviors like social distancing and mask-wearing, can reduce the risk of infection and severe illness. Being able to stay sane during Covid is very important because your mental health can take a toll on your physical health. […]

     America: the only country where racist teens can live free, while Black teens stand in courtrooms taking pleas. American society normalizes a racist phase so much that young racists do not expect repercussions afterward. Society allows racist teens to pass off socially unacceptable behavior as a “mistake” and grants them a “get out of jail free card”. Meanwhile, people of color (POC) do not receive that same luxury. This societal double standard results from white privilege. […]

When traveling for the holidays, it is critical that you take the necessary preventative measures to avoid getting infected. Getting your vaccinations or booster doses is a great way to safely avoid serious illness. Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the school of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, stated that even before the holiday season, parts of the country are reporting increased hospitalizations and deaths. Getting the booster shot and vaccine is so vital especially during this season. So, travel safely and responsibly. […]

The spread has been very fast in South Africa, Britain, and other countries. Government officials have emphasized that even if these variants can pass by some of the protection provided by vaccines, vaccinated people will tend to have milder disease or no symptoms at all once infected, making vaccines  the number one choice, aside from masks and social distancing, to protect people. […]

As the individuals were releasing balloons, a vehicle approached, and someone began to shoot in the crowd […]

Six students and a teacher were wounded by gunfire. A 15-year-old suspect is in custody and has been charged as an adult. His parents were charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with their son’s actions, and they were arrested Saturday in Detroit. […]

     In conclusion, some of the most productive ways to study for an exam are to space out studying time, paraphrase notes written, and to categorize information needed. In addition to this, writing Cornell notes, using flashcards, and making sure one writes their own notes will help one effectively study. Instead of cramming, try using these effective methods of studying so one will be prepared for an exam. […]

On November 24, all three men accused of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty of murder. In 2020, Arbery was jogging in Brunswick, Georgia when he was fatally shot.  […]

 On Thursday, CVS announced that it would close 900 stores over the next three years, which is just about 10% of its pharmacies. Additionally, CVS is in competition with Amazon, Dollar General, and online pharmacies, which is causing their sales to slightly decrease. […]

       Covid-19 is still a disease that anyone can catch. The vaccine is so important to receive, including the booster shot. […]