Plastic Bags Banned!
February 15, 2012 • Ishmeet S
Filed under World/Community News
Plastic bags are being banned and if they are, it would create a cleaner environment and would save wildlife, wouldn’t litter, clog drainage system,or pollute local streams. As the new policy goes into effect, passed by the San Jose City Council in December 2011and by the Santa Clara County Board... Read more »
President Obama
February 12, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
America is the second largest democracy in the world. Democracy allows every individual to have his or her own voice in the government. In fact, the government is by the people, to the people, and for the people. The U.S. Constitution asks us to hold a presidential election every four years. This... Read more »
Nuke’d
February 8, 2012
Filed under World/Community News
Nuclear reactors in the U.S? I thought that was impossible! Ever since the three-mile incident, nobody wanted anything to do with the nuclear reactors. At least, until this year. A bunch of proposed plans for nuclear reactors suddenly started popping up all over the U.S. But none of them were able to... Read more »
What is fracking?
February 8, 2012 • Junghyun C., Writer
Filed under World/Community News
What is fracking? Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a technique that allows someone to safely extract natural gas and oil from rocks. It is done by pumping water at a high pressure, along with other chemicals, to cause cracks in rocks, releasing the natural gas. Fracking can also greatly decrease... Read more »
2012 Summer Olympics!
February 8, 2012 • Erica L, Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
After preparing for years, athletes from all over the world are gathering, competing for that beautiful, shining, gold medal! Does this remind you of something? Of course! The Olympic Games! Every four years, this takes place. In the year 2000, they were in Sydney, Australia! In 2004, they were in Athens,... Read more »
Jackie Robinson
February 6, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
Every year, Americans dedicate the month of February to Black history, and this is why I am writing about Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson, by far, is one of the greatest heroes in African- American history. He was the first black player in major league baseball, and he sparked a revolution in American... Read more »
Wall Street bets big on Romney
February 1, 2012
Filed under World/Community News
Did you see that poll about who’s going to be the Republican canidate for the U.S. election? Can you look at the option “Mitt Romney?” See how it has the most votes? Well, Wall Street seems to think the same thing. They are willing to bet big, big money. In fact, they are willing to... Read more »
Who Will the Republicans Choose?
January 30, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
There have been primaries held in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida. Each state has chosen a winner and many people have started to wonder about who the nominee is actually going to be. In this article, I shall describe each of the four candidates and let you decide who will get the Republican... Read more »
Bill Gates likes farming?
January 25, 2012
Filed under World/Community News
Would you expect a man who built a technology empire to encourage farming? Well, Bill Gates probably thinks this is normal because just before Obama gave out a speech, he quietly explained how we must develop the farming industry like any other industry. He says he has good reason to say this because... Read more »
Earth Friendly Products
May 9, 2011 • Radhika B.
Filed under World/Community News
Earth Friendly Products is a company devoted to keeping you and your family safe by making … earth friendly products! Founder Van Vlahakis moved from Greece to Chicago, Illinois to study chemistry. While testing chemicals including detergents for their ph value, Van realized the need for a better... Read more »
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