Have you ever heard that you should do CPR to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive”? I feel like I was told that over and over by the television shows I …
Experience
The Quirks of Quasars
A quasi-stellar (star-like) radio source, a QSO, or most famously known as a quasar, was perhaps one of the most enigmatic cosmological discoveries of the 20th century. First discovered by …
The Endless Cycle of Procrastination
I often find myself stressed about an assignment, reassuring myself that I can easily “do it tomorrow.” Soon enough though, tomorrow becomes today, later becomes now, and ultimately, I have …
The Science of Lucid Dreaming
Everybody dreams. Sometimes, you gasp awake, drenched in sweat over a terrifying apparition of your mind. In other cases, you wake up with a feeling of utmost contentment and peace …
What’s the Big Deal About AI?
“Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly influencing various aspects of our world and is becoming more prevalent in everyday life. Here are some ways AI is affecting the world: Business: …
Senior Year
Woah senior year, the final destination. Your 4 years have come to an end, and you’re less than a year away from graduating from high school and becoming an adult. …
A Question to My Younger Self
My mom asked me a question when I was five years old: “What instrument do you want to play?” It seemed innocent enough as I answered excitedly, “Piano!” but that …
Dear Perfect Me
Dear perfect me, Hi, it’s me–or should I say you. Except, I’m not you. Actually, I’m the furthest possible thing from you. You are everything I can never be. You …
GMO or GM-No: The Myths and Truths About Genetically Modified Foods
There is often a negative connotation surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs). When people hear modified, they think GMOs are all developed in factories and pumped with chemicals when it is …
OLu Beach Cleanup Club
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), billions of pounds of pollutants are dumped into the ocean every year. Most of these pollutants are a product of irresponsible …