Mobile Phones Are Not 100% Safe
Evan W., Reporter
May 6, 2019
Filed under Opinion
There are a lot of concerns regarding safety with cell phones. Are they really safe to a point where there are no risks? This is a question among scientists that hasn’t been answered yet. No, mobile phones are not 100% safe because of tumors and Radio Frequency-Electromagnetic Radiation (FR-EMR). First, t...
Is Social Media Affecting the Lives of Young Teens?
Jacqueline C., editor
April 3, 2019
Filed under Opinion
What is social media? Social media are sites such as Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat, where people create online accounts to communicate with others through videos, pictures or personal messages. Although social media is beneficial when it comes to connecting to family and friends and communication w...
China Bans Sale of iPhones
Jason M., Co-Editor in Chief
January 8, 2019
Filed under Features
A court in China recently granted a preliminary injunction against tech giant Apple banning the import or sale of older models of iPhones. The same court banned Micron Technology, the largest chip-maker in the US from selling its products in China. The ban does not include the iPhone XS, XS Plus, and XR....
Should the Government Fund More Money Into Technology?
Donald C., Reporter
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Technology is everywhere. Whether it is a nearby device or created by a device, it is still all around. In the U.S., more and more new technology is being invented and created. The U.S. is considered one of the world’s most technologically advanced country as exciting and useful devices are popping ...
Cancer Healing Nanoparticles
Colin M., Reporter
June 6, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
For years cancer has been one of the most deadly diseases known by mankind. Even worse, while we have ways to treat cancer, we have no idea how to cure it. That's where nanoparticles and nanotechnology might save the day. Nanotechnology is around one hundred to ten thousand times smaller than human cells....
What is a Space Pen?
Aaron K., Reporter
June 6, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
The Fisher Pen Company was founded in 1948 by a retired astronaut, Paul C. Fisher. The fisher space pen, also known as the zero gravity pen, is a special pen that allows people to write in outer space, underwater, and in extreme temperatures. The Fisher Space Pen has a lot of uses in many occupations...
Are Robots Taking Over?
Jayden L., Reporter
June 5, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
We use machines and experience the differences robots and automatons have made in our daily lives. We can see the obvious effects of automation in our everyday lives, from robots in factories, to landing airplanes. These robots are slowly becoming more and more sophisticated. Robots used to work in factories, doing repe...
Do Video-Games Cause Violence?
Zach W., Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Since 1992, 3D first-person shooter (FPS) video games have been a huge hit with teens and adults. The games’ fast-paced and incredibly imaginative style have proved to be a massive hit with the younger generation, but there is one problem with these games that has our society split...violence. In al...
Samsung’s Future Phones
Jason M., Reporter
May 23, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
For a long time, tech giants have been experimenting with folding screens. LG is working on a folding phone and a foldable TV and Huawei claims it has a “working” foldable phone. In fact, LG released a rollable TV. Way back in 2011, Samsung showed off a clunky prototype of a folding phone. Samsung's n...
What is the 4th Dimension
Aaron K., Reporter
May 23, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
Most people are familiar with the 3rd dimension that we live in. All objects have a length, width, and height, and can be measured in all three dimensions, no matter the object. For 2 dimensional figures, objects have a length and a width, but not a height. In 1 dimension, the only objects that are able ...
Fortnite Changes Video Game Industry
Nathan L., Reporter
May 23, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
Many people know of Fortnite:Battle Royale, one of the most popular new games of 2018 . It went from simply beta-testing for the game, to a record-breaking game with over 40 million players around the world, and it still continues to grow at a rapid pace. When Fortnite was first released, it was origin...
Cas 9 and Crispr
Jayden L., Reporter
May 23, 2018
Filed under Science & Technology
Targeted genome editing is a way to change the genome of an organism. This type of technology can change the lives of many. Targeted genome editing is the process of changing the genetic code of an organism. This technology can help genetically modify organisms and fix genetic disorders. There have b...
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May 22, 2019 • No Comments
eOn Satuday, April 28th, an act of terror and not terrorism took place. In Poway, California, there was a deadly shooting at a local synagogue. Jewish worshippers and bystanders...
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William S., Editor
May 22, 2019 • No Comments
When thinking about Paris, the first thing that may come to mind is food such as baguettes and escargot, but Paris is a city that is much more than just that. Paris is a city...
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Alyssa W. is currently a 7th-grade girl in Kraemer Middle School. In her free time, she reads, plays piano, writes, draws and plays games. Among her many interests, Alyssa follows what is going on in the...