On August 4, 11 am, most students in America were still waking up, taking advantage of time before school started. On August 4th, simultaneously, at 3 pm in Port Beirut, Lebanon, people had their houses flattened and destroyed. 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, stored without any safety precautions for over 6 years, caught fire and…
In late September 2019, massive wildfires erupted in Australia and are still spreading to this day. They currently cover a large part of the continent and show no sign of slowing down. These fires are mostly from natural events, such as intense heat, droughts, and even lighting strikes. Though, humans are not without blame. According…
Climate change has had a high impact on Australia’s coastal communities. The concentration of the population, commerce/industry and burning fossil fuels have been a leading cause of Australia’s bush fires. Millions of acres have been destroyed. Now the citizens of Australia must band together to preserve their forests and life that reside there. The New…
Plenty of beautiful holidays get overlooked every year. Among them is the feast celebrated on January 6th known as Feast of the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. Originating from Spanish and Latin American culture, the holiday is rooted in Christian beliefs. The holiday is based on the story of three kings visiting Jesus after his…
The Christmas we know today is the product of countless twists and turns throughout history. What was this beloved holiday before presents, cookies, and family? Well, the centuries of history might surprise you. The earliest known Christmas celebration was in Rome, in the year 336 CE. Emperor Nero, the first of Rome’s Christian emperors, began…
The holiday spirit fills the December air with a magical aura. One of these holidays is the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah). The eight-day holiday fills the minds of million of Jews at this time of year. The dates changes every year because it is based on the Hebrew calendar, but in…