Back to Articles News Back to Sections Donald Trump’s Indictments and Court Case Sahar Ali Volume 4 Issue 3 March 13, 2024 Image Provided by Kaiser Health News Lately, you may have heard about former President Donald Trump in the news. You may have heard about trials and indictments. These charges made against the former President may not seem serious to us; however, it is a significant moment in the history of the United States. WHO IS DONALD TRUMP? Former President Donald Trump was born on June 14th, 1946, in Queens, New York. His father, Fred Trump, was a real estate developer. As a child, he studied at the New York Military Academy, and later, the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, during his adolescence. In 2005, Trump married Melania Knauss and later had his fifth child, Barron Trump. Children from his previous marriages include Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany. Donald Trump ran for president during the 2016 election. Although he had lost the popular vote against Democrat Hillary Clinton, he won the majority of the Electoral College votes, which determines who takes the role of U.S. President. Trump’s victory led him to become the 45th President of the United States of America. His slogan, which many people are familiar with was, “Make America Great Again.” During his presidency, Donald Trump made many changes and improvements to the United States. He signed a major tax reform bill into law and oversaw a reduction in federal regulations. Trump had protectionist trade policies that imposed tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum. Additionally, the Trump Administration discussed trade agreements with countries including Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, and China. The former President also increased military budgets, enforced border and immigration control, and decreased the prices of prescription drugs. But even though all these accomplishments were made by Trump and his administration, this does not mean that Trump did not have any dark moments during his presidency. As President, Donald Trump used his position to criticize the media and members of his administration. On Twitter, now known as X, Trump posted 26,000 tweets consisting of false statements reflecting the former president’s ideas, which eventually led him to be permanently banned from the social media platform. Additionally, after more than 150 years, Trump was the United States’s first chief executive to not attend the next President’s inauguration. Under the Trump administration, there was a surge of fake news and misinformation regarding racism, terrorism, illegal immigration, and sexism. The former President also made multiple claims that would require fact checking; this included his assertion that voter fraud led to his defeat in the 2020 election. Not only that, but COVID hit the United States while Trump was in power; under the Trump Administration, the nation’s economy suffered as thousands of Americans lost their jobs and businesses during the pandemic. Donald Trump decided to run for a second presidential term during the 2020 election; however, it did not go as he planned. Trump lost both the popular vote and Electoral College Vote to the democratic candidate, Joe Biden, the current President of the United States. The former President falsely claimed that widespread voter fraud was the leading cause of his loss. His defeat in the 2020 election was the start of the many issues that would later arise for Trump. IMPEACHMENT Impeachment occurs when a government official is charged with a crime. If the official is found guilty during their trial, they will be removed from office. In 1868, President Andrew Johnson, along with President Bill Clinton in 1998, were both impeached by the House of Representatives. Former President Donald Trump was impeached in 2019 and 2021; later for the unprecedented events that occurred on January 6th, 2021. On January 6th, 2021, during the “Save America” rally, hundreds of Trump supporters gathered at Washington D.C., where the former President encouraged his supporters to protest the counting of the Electoral College Votes. As time progressed, violence erupted as law enforcement was overwhelmed by the enormous number of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol. The violence caused by Trump’s supporters resulted in the breaching of the United States Capitol and impediment of the vote count. As a result, the United States Capitol suffered millions of dollars in damage and five people lost their lives. Following the violence at the Capitol, the United States House of Representatives approved the second Article of Impeachment against Donald Trump on January 13th, 2021: the incitement of insurrection. Donald Trump is the only president in the history of the United States to have been impeached twice by Congress. This January marked three years since the attack on the Capitol. COURT CASE Along with being impeached, the former President has multiple court cases to deal with. American journalist and author, E. Jean Carroll, claimed that former president Donald Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. Trump denies these claims; however, in May 2023, a jury found that Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996 at a luxury department store and further went on to defame her in 2022. As a result, Trump must pay $5 million dollars in damages, but the question that remains is how much the former president must pay for the defamation. As of publication of this issue, a Manhattan federal jury decided former President Donald Trump should pay $83.3 million to the writer, Carroll. The previous case is not the only one Trump must await trial for. Letitia James, the New York State Attorney General, led an investigation into Donald Trump’s business practices that eventually devised a lawsuit that accused the former President of “staggering” fraud. The investigation began back in 2019 when Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, testified to Congress that the former President manipulated his net worth for his own benefit. In a filing, Letitia James described how the Trump Organization inflated the value of the company’s properties. In September of 2022, James rejected a settlement offer given by Donald Trump’s lawyers. Further, James went on to file a lawsuit against the former President and his family business, which accused them of fraudulent business practices that were observed to occur in a pattern. A year later, the civil trial started against Trump on October 2nd, 2023. Although the former President attempted to have his trial delayed, a New York Appeals Court rejected his request. The judge of the case found that Donald Trump consistently engaged in fraud by inflating the value of his assets; in simple words, Trump did not conduct business according to the law, which caused the former President to lose control over many of his New York properties. Not only that, but Trump, along with his sons, could be prohibited from conducting business in New York. This case is still ongoing as Trump tries to delay the trial until after the 2024 election. Although Donald Trump and his administration had many achievements during the presidency, there are still numerous trials awaiting him. The former President has 91 felony charges for 4 criminal indictments, which include his attempt to overturn the result of the 2020 election after he faced defeat. Even with all these allegations against him, Donald Trump will again be a candidate for the 2024 election. As of publication, Nikki Haley has since dropped out of the race. SOURCES: Trump seeks delay of civil trial in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit - CBS News Donald J. Trump | The White House How federal impeachment works | USAGov Text - H.Res.24 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Trump Trials: Two court appearances as Trump’s appeals and civil cases continue - The Washington Post How America Changed During Trump’s Presidency | Pew Research Center Trump NY Fraud Trial: What to Know After Closing Arguments - The New York Times ( nytimes.com ) BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Art & Culture Back to Sections Hispanic Heritage Month By Disha Bhalla Volume 2 Issue 1 October 8, 2021 Image provided by Arkansas Soul Have you been hearing announcements every day on the loudspeaker about something called Hispanic Heritage Month ? Hispanic Heritage Month or el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th and is a period of time for recognizing the influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the culture, achievements, and history of the United States. Since the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th, North’s very own Culture Society has had its members prepare short introductions of many famous and well-known Hispanic American figures, as well as a bit about Spanish food recently. We even had our members try to incorporate Spanish into their announcements, with our Culture Society officers Disha Bhalla and Lucy Wu speaking their announcements completely in Spanish! We have covered famous and influential Hispanic American figures like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, or AOC, Sonia Sotomayor, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, and Marco Rubio as well as even covering a Spanish food called Tostones . In the upcoming days, we will be covering individuals like Gloria Estefan, Ted Cruz, Ellen Ochoa, and Spanish foods like Dulce de Leche and Llapingachos . Some ways in which we all can celebrate or participate in Hispanic Heritage Month is by supporting a Hispanic Business, trying out a new Hispanic dish like the ones we have and will talk about, enjoying some Hispanic music and movies, and trying to learn some more Spanish on your own! Also, be on the lookout for the Culture Society’s announcements on Hispanic Heritage month every morning until October 15th to learn more about famous Hispanic American figures and some popular Hispanic foods! BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Science & Technology Back to Sections COVID-19 Crisis in India By Matteo Somma Volume 1 Issue 8 June 8, 2021 No Image available at this time Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic each person was impacted, some worse than others. One country, India, has been hit hard. From when the COVID-19 outbreak first started gaining infamous popularity, India was getting slammed with cases. As we surpass the one-year mark of the virus, India once again is increasing on daily cases rapidly. Death rates and reported COVID-19 cases have been rapidly increasing for the past few weeks in India, breaking massive global records and setting the COVID-19 death count to 3.41 million. One explanation for the recent activity with COVID-19 in India is that its total population is ranked the second largest, after China. With over 1,340,330,000 people residing in the country, India takes up 17.7 percent of the total world population. With COVID-19 being a highly infectious and contagious disease, the overpopulated cities and towns of India make it extremely easy for the disease to spread. Many hospitals are denying care to patients, both COVID-related and non-COVID-related. Another factor contributing to the crisis is the lack of resources. Hospitalization numbers during the peak of the pandemic also greatly increased. Because COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, medical device such as respirators and oxygen tanks are needed. Since India is a developing country, supplies and workers are limited leading many to increasingly die from the disease. India is also financially unsteady at times meaning they cannot buy the supplies they lack; healthcare workers are underpaid (which is causing many to go on strike), and the government can’t do anything about it. As you may see, even though the whole world has been impacted by COVID-19, other countries like India are suffering the worst. With no feasible fix to their problem, it is estimated for India to continue suffering for many more days, weeks, months, or even years to come. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Science & Technology Back to Sections Recent ISS Crew Dragon Mission By Elyas Layachi Volume 1 Issue 8 June 8, 2021 Image provided by NASA Introduction The Commercial Crew Program is a program created by NASA helping to facilitate the development of U.S. commercial crew space transportation capabilities. The program’s main goal, like the Flight Opportunities program, is to achieve safe, reliable, and cost-effective access to and from low Earth orbit and the International Space Station. Through this program, NASA now tasks private companies, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, to transport both astronauts and cargo to the ISS, allowing NASA to focus their resources on developing the technologies necessary for larger missions such as a lunar return. The Commercial Crew Program works specifically with Boeing and SpaceX, who developed the Crew Dragon and Starliner. The first official flight under this program took place on November 16th, 2020, with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. This mission, also known as the Crew-1 mission, had a goal of both transporting astronauts to the ISS and proving that private companies are viable and safe sources of space transportation. This was the first mission in history in which a third-party manufacturer created a crewed vehicle used in a space mission. The Crew-1 mission transported four astronauts (Shannon Walker, Victor J. Glover, Michael S. Hopkins, and Soichi Noguchi) along with their scientific material and other resources to the ISS. They returned safely to Earth after a 6-month mission aboard the ISS and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico at 2:56 A.M. on May 2nd, 2021. Crew-2 Mission Overview The Crew-2 mission is the second of six missions under the Commercial Crew Program, launching just over a week before the Crew-1 mission had returned. The astronauts were launched using SpaceX’s second crew capsule, the Crew Dragon Endeavor, and SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. According to NASA, this mission has several firsts, including being the: First commercial crew mission to fly two international partners. First commercial crew handover between astronauts on the space station as Crew-1 and Crew-2 astronauts will spend about five days together on station before Crew-1 returns to Earth. First reuse of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket on a crew mission. First time two commercial crew spacecraft will be docked to the I.S.S. at the same time. Not only does this mission have the purpose of proving the viability of the Crew Dragon and SpaceX’s technology, but it has scientific purposes as well. The astronauts will continue the scientific research of the Crew-1 astronauts, which included important investigations and technological demonstrations that prepare for future Artemis missions to the Moon. Additionally, the crew will perform over 200 experiments, including medical research and studies of Earth’s own climate. Some experiments will even help scientists on Earth combat disease, while also helping space agencies around the world better understand how space affects the human body so they can better prepare astronauts for future, long-duration space travel to the moon. Meet the Astronauts The Crew-2 mission’s crew is described as an “international crew” since its astronauts have diverse backgrounds. The astronauts are from the United States, Japan, and France. Each have different educational and experience backgrounds, making the crew even more diverse. Below is a description of each of the astronauts and their backgrounds: Shane Kimbrough Shane Kimbrough, also known as Robert Shane Kimbrough, is a retired United States army officer and NASA astronaut. He was part of the first group of candidates selected for NASA astronaut training following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Born: June 4, 1967 (age 53 years), Killeen, Texas. Space missions: SpaceX Crew-2, Expedition 65, Expedition 50, Expedition 49, Soyuz MS-02, STS-126, STS-400. Spouse : Robbie Lynn Nickels Total EVAs : 6 Rank: Colonel, retired, USA. Siblings: Michael Scott Kimbrough K. Megan McArthur Kathrine Megan McArthur is an American oceanographer, engineer, and a NASA astronaut. She has served as a Capsule Communicator for both the space shuttle and space station. Born: August 30, 1971 (age 49 years), Honolulu, Hawaii. Space missions : SpaceX Crew-2, Expedition 65, STS-125, STS-400. Spouse : Bob Behnken Education : University of California, Los Angeles. Children : Theodore Behnken Parents: Don McArthur, Kit McArthur Akihiko Hoshide Akihiko Hoshide is a Japanese engineer, JAXA astronaut, and current Commander of the International Space Station. On August 30, 2012, Hoshide became the third Japanese astronaut to walk in space. Born: December 28, 1968 (age 52 years), Setagaya City, Tokyo, Japan. Space Missions: SpaceX Crew-2, Expedition 65, Expedition 32, STS-124, Expedition 33, Soyuz TMA-05M. Total EVAs: 3 Education: United World College of South East Asia Thomas Pesquet Thomas Gautier Pesquet is a French aerospace engineer, pilot, and European Space Agency astronaut Pesquet was selected by the ESA as a candidate in May 2009, and he successfully completed his basic training in November 2010. Born: February 27, 1978 (age 43 years), Rouen, France. Space Missions: SpaceX Crew-2, Expedition 65, Expedition 50, Soyuz MS-03, Expedition 51. Spouse: Anne Mottet Selection: 2009 ESA Group Total EVAs: 2. Education: Institut Superieur De L’aeronautique Et De L’espace. What does this mission mean for the future? This mission is only the second of six crewed missions facilitated by the Commercial Crew Program using SpaceX’s transportation modules. If all these missions, including Crew-2, are successful, they will prove that companies can viably use their technology to transport humans to space. Furthermore, the success of these missions increases the application of commercial technology to be used to transport normal people into space, for tours and sight-seeing. Additionally, the experiments the crew will perform on board will help scientists further understand and learn about the effects of long-term exposure to microgravity and intense radiation on the body. Such findings will prepare NASA and SpaceX to send astronauts back to the moon, and later to Mars. Featured Quiz Want to see how much you learned about the Crew-2 mission from this article? Take the quiz by clicking the link below! Good luck! Crew-2 Quiz Microsoft Form BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles News Back to Sections Hakeem Makes History By Samantha Alteri Volume 3 Issue 2 December 23, 2022 Image provided by NBC News Congressman Hakeem Jefferies, the Representative of New York’s 8th Congressional District since 2013, was recently selected to serve as the minority leader for House Democrats in the 118th Congress. Representative Jefferies, who currently serves as the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, is no stranger to leadership positions in the lower house. The former whip of the Congressional Black Caucus and prior co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, Jefferies will be the first Black American to lead a major political party in Congress. Jefferies will assume the slot in leadership currently held by Nancy Pelosi, the first female to serve as Speaker of the House. Shortly after the 2022 Midterm Elections, Pelosi announced her intention to step down from House leadership, signaling a change in Democratic politics. Not only did Pelosi step down, but the other top two Democratic leaders in the House did as well. Representative Steny Hoyer, the former majority leader representing Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, and James Clyburn, the whip from South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, stepped down as well. Representative Katherine Clark, who serves as the Congresswoman of Massachusetts’s 5th District, will assume Clyburn’s former role, while Pete Aguilar, the Representative for California’s 31st District, and current Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, will assume the role of Democratic Caucus Chair. The transition to new Democratic leadership in the House represents a generation change for Congress. Current House Democratic leadership members are three decades older than Jefferies. This key move by Democrats was made just a few weeks after a midterm election in which Generation Z voters represented a large portion of the voting block for Democrats. These young, politically active voters moved to elect Democrats on a large scale, with a CNN House exit poll showing 63% of Generation Z voters cast ballots for the left. The move by House Democrats to place younger politicians in key leadership roles may resemble a desire to maintain large numbers of voter participation from this group of young constituents. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Show The Cameras What They Want By Nora Chery Volume 1 Issue 4 January 20, 2021 Image provided by Jasmien Wynants The little girl sat on her pink stool in front of her pink vanity, the golden mirror lights pouring their light on her small round face and her small body. Using her reflection, she applied red lipstick, a brand she teamed up with, on her little non-existent lips while her humming of a mainstream song bounced around the room. How long are you going to keep putting on that makeup, darling? They're expecting you," a voice with a tint of sweetness mixed with annoyance spoke up. The little girl's red lipstick pauses, midway on her bottom lip. She glances at the left side of her mirror, her eyes seeing the large lens that belonged to a bridge camera. She turns her head, facing the camera's body towering over her. Her eyes meet the backsides of smartphones and their smaller lens, on both sides and top of the bridge camera. Millions of them, pushing, shoving, and stacking on amongst each other, forming a stadium just to get a view of her, millions of their lenses were staring right at her. The little girl felt sweat form on her forehead, a drop of nervousness forming inside her chest. She never thought that this many cameras would take an interest in her. The bridge then says in a small cheerful voice, "Go on, and you can do it," while adjusting its lens. The little girl shifting on the cushion of her stool, hesitating until a small plop on the ground startled her. She looked down at her feet to see a heart that was no smaller than a dime, it's vibrant red, and cherry scent attracted her to pick it up. Every touch she felt on its smooth surface, a shimmer of warmth had risen in her chest, spreading. She grinned ear to ear. The cameras watched her, stood up from her stool, and grew. She no longer was a little girl. Through their lenses, she is a woman with grinning red lips and revealing clothes that showed her grown up body. When she rolled, the woman danced and thrust her hips; the lenses clicked with joy while sprinkled her with hearts. The cherry smell enveloped her, loading her nostrils with encouragement. When she got on the ground, lifted her long-grown legs, they clicked with excitement, showering her with hearts. When she swung around, picked up a low squatting stance, and threw her hips back, the clicks grew stronger with eagerness, dousing her with hearts. The hearts kept on arriving, coming down and bouncing off her body every time she twisted and curved her body. "That's my girl!" said the bridge camera, and she felt validation flood all over her body. But suddenly, Swoosh! The woman felt an intense pain graze through her left shoulder; she yelped. The audience paused, stunned, as did the woman, heavily breathing as she peered at her shoulder to see a gash already forming with blood trickling down at the length of her arm. She looked back at her vanity, following the direction of the weapon that cut her to see a heart bigger than a dime, its lower half pinned to the right side of the mirror frame. She stared at it with fright; 'Aren't hearts supposed to be a good thing?' she thought. Her reflection catches her attention; she stares at it with dazed confusion that soon transformed into confused horror. Her reflection was not a grown woman with a grown body; it was a little girl with a little body. Her small round face covered in sweat and smudged with red lipstick from dancing she was too young to do, in an outfit she was too young to wear, with a gash she was too young to have. "What are you waiting for?" said the annoying Bridge camera, dismissing the event that just happened. "Show the cameras what they want. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Does Glasses Equal Intelligence: A Stereotype or Fact? Akilan Subramaniyan Volume 6 Issue 3 June 8, 2026 Image Provided by Akilan Subramaniyan You are struggling with your algebra homework, desperate for an answer. You need help from somebody who is comfortable with this concept. However, you must choose between someone who is wearing glasses and someone who is not. The person wearing glasses is probably smart; thus, he should help you…right? Well, the answer is not that simple. We will be looking into the worlds of frames and intelligence, and whether there is a correlation between them. Apart from the many stereotypes we encounter, this stereotype is one that’s well-known and long-standing. However, before the creation of this stereotype, what was the historical aspect of glasses? The earliest corrective lenses were crystals polished to magnify text. This originates in ancient Egypt and China. However, wearable glasses date back to Italy in the 13 th century. These glasses were the modern equivalent of what we normally use today. Crucially, glasses were not widely used, as they were luxurious and lavish items. Hence, the upper class, consisting of the wealthy and educated, used it. People who are into education and transcriptions, even in their old age, were the first to utilize glasses. These people were primarily scholars and monks. This early concept shaped the path for the modern-day stereotype as it connected eyewear to educational goals ( NeuroLaunch Editorial Team). Now that we know where everything started, we can start to delve into why people conclude that eyewear equals intellect. As discussed before, eyewear is often expensive. Usually, those who could afford glasses and be “studious” were educated. This led to the connection that a person who wears glasses is likely educated ( Mo & The Team ). In addition, a physical aspect also plays a role. Someone who is wearing glasses may look more “genuine.” He or she could look more skilled, knowledgeable, and sharp with glasses ( Ellix ). These details prove why people think a person who wears glasses is smarter or more competent. Furthermore, in media, smart people are frequently depicted with glasses, giving the character a “nerd or geek” style ( TV Tropes ). Both these details subtly support this stereotype, influencing people into the trend. Likewise, this also applies to the world. People like Benjamin Franklin, Stephen Hawking, Mark Zukerberg, Bill Gates, and numerous other figures all wear glasses. This reinforces the stereotype and gives examples of people who wear glasses who were successful, intelligent, and innovative ( NeuroLaunch Editorial Team). Now we have a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and psychological view of this stereotype. Now it is time to magnify through a lens into the biological aspect. In other words, what does science say? To put it simply, there is no clear correlation between glasses and intelligence. In one study, students with and without vision correction were observed based on their educational capabilities. Students wearing glasses did a bit better, but this could be the result of socioeconomic status, and someone with access to eyecare could have more academic possibilities ( Mo & The Team ). Some other studies show that there is a small connection between myopia (near-sightedness) and minimally higher IQ scores. This could mean that people who wear glasses for myopia are smarter. However, glasses help with vision issues other than myopia, like hyperopia. This correlation only applies to glasses wearers with myopia. Additionally, this small link is a correlation and does not necessarily equal causation. There could be other factors influencing this ( Vivue) . On the other hand, a large genetic study done with about 3,000 participants proves a connection between wearing glasses and cognitive functions. The study shows 30 percent of “intelligent people” are more likely to wear glasses . This study still has its flaws, as it is based on European ancestry ( Dockrill ). Even though it is such a massive study, you cannot easily conclude that wearing glasses equals being smarter. Nonetheless, what is “near work” and how does it connect to what we are talking about? Near work is when you work close-up to something while needing concentration. Activities that fall under this category, especially when done in the dark, include coding, studying, computer work, writing, reading, and screentime for hours. These activities often help you do better at school. Overtime these activities can regularly exhaust your eyes and can affect the growth of your eyes, specifically in those predisposed to Myopia genetically. Moreover, this near work could result in: Myopia and educational success. Nevertheless, behavior patterns, genetics, and environment still influence this complicated pattern. So, to tie it all up, if someone is truly smart and is wearing glasses for myopia, there could be a chance that they participated in near-work activities, which made them smart. Not the glasses, their effort and work made the person smart ( Ellix; Mo & The Team; Vivue ). Finally, intelligence comes beyond physical traits. It comes from valuable skills, memory, innovative thinking, flexibility, and emotional acknowledgement (Mo & The Team). Critically, people who are wearing glasses are often pushed into this stereotype, making them work harder to be “smart.” On the other hand, people who do not need glasses might be judged less smart due to the absence of frames. This can have serious problems in the real world (NeuroLaunch Editorial Team). It is safe to say that for the most part… wearing glasses will not make a person smarter. Someone who is simply wearing glasses will not automatically be smarter. However, his or her actions and effort will make the person smarter. While doing activities that support academic success, there is a chance for the person to develop a need for vision correction (glasses). However, this is not entirely true and is influenced by other factors. Intelligence comes from within and cannot be easily identified through physical cues. We must question stereotypes, whether big or small, so we can all grow and become open-minded and inclusive to everybody. Just maybe, we might be able to ask for help with a tricky algebra question to a person without glasses. Glasses and Intelligence: Exploring the Cultural Connection Are People With Glasses Smart? | Myth Busting Truths Smart People Wear Glasses - TV Tropes Do Smart People Really Wear Glasses? Science (Kind of) Says Yes | by Tau Ellix | Medium Do Glasses Make You Look Smarter? The Truth About the Stereotype and IQ - Affordable Prescription Glasses, Eyewear Online | Vivue People Who Wear Glasses Really Are More Likely to Be Smart, Says Huge Study : ScienceAlert BACK TO TOP

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Back to Articles Sports Back to Sections Damar Hamlin’s Astounding Recovery By Aleeza Dhillon Volume 3 Issue 3 February 24, 2023 Image provided by CNN Damar Hamlin, a professional American football player, suffered an injury during a game in the 2022 season. The injury was a major setback for both Hamlin and his team because it prevented him from playing for multiple weeks. Hamlin is a talented safety who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 NFL Draft. He quickly established himself as a key player for the team making a significant impact on the field with his speed and agility. However, during a game in October 2022, Hamlin suffered a knee injury that forced him to leave the field. The extent of Hamlin's injury was initially unclear, and there was concern that it could be a season-ending injury. However, after undergoing tests and evaluations, it was determined that he had suffered a sprained knee and would be out for several weeks. The loss of Hamlin was a major blow to the Steelers. Despite the setback, Hamlin remained positive and focused on his recovery. He was determined to get back on the field as soon as possible and help his team in any way he could. With the support of his coaches, trainers, and teammates, Hamlin worked tirelessly to regain his strength and get back in playing shape. In his first game back, Hamlin made an immediate impact, recording several tackles and interceptions and helping the team secure a much-needed win. From that point on, he was a key contributor for the rest of the season, helping the Steelers reach the playoffs and make a deep run into the post-season. Damar Hamlin's injury was a challenging experience for both the player and his team. However, it also demonstrated the resilience, and strength of the player, as well as the support he received from those around him. Hamlin's return to the field was a testament to his hard work and dedication, and he remains an important player for the Steelers as they look to build on their success in the coming years. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles News Back to Sections Adelphi Press Day By Elaine Ching Volume 3 Issue 3 February 24, 2023 Image provided by North Student On February 17th, the staff of North High School’s School News and Literary Magazine, North Star and POLARIS, went to Adelphi University in Garden City to participate in Adelphi’s Press Day, an event in which school newspapers from all over Long Island and beyond gather to work with college professors, collaborate in workshops, and learn how to better their journalistic skills. North students got to dive into the topic of newspapers moving from print to online, the theme of this year’s Adelphi Press Day. Starting off the event, students were sat in the Ruth S. Harley University center. They listened to guest speaker, Chris Corry, a renowned and experienced journalist. Along with other speakers were the Editor In Chief and faculty advisor from Lynbrook High School’s award-winning newspaper, The Horizon . Speakers shared their experiences with the press to further inspire student journalists. After a Q&A with the panel of speakers, students were sent off to participate in two workshops of their choice. For their first workshop, North students participated in #AUPressDay Photo Challenge with Chris Corry , in which students got to learn some fundamentals of photography such as the rule of thirds. In addition, they were taught how to take the best photos, just by using cameras available to them, their cellphone cameras. Students went around campus taking photos and then later reviewed them with other students. For their second workshop, the North Star staff split into two groups. One group going to Finding Ideas: From the News Pages to the Book workshop with Paul Thaler, a professor at Adelphi, where they were discussed how to best use their journalistic skills in order to write for the newspaper and to further improve their writing skills. The other group went to the Share Your Online Successes/ Missteps , where they collaborated with other students in order to discuss their newspaper’s online presence. Due to North Star being an online-only publication , North Star staff took the opportunity to display their website for the other schools. After both workshops, students were provided with lunch by Adelphi and got to watch the Quill Awards, an Awards ceremony where Adelphi chooses school newspaper schools to be honored with wins in categories such as “Best Layout”, a prize North Star has taken home in the past. News Editor, Everton Prospere, shows the North Star website to other students along with Shinedip Kundlas, Editor in Chief, Kimberly Shrestha, Art Editor, and Christina Ossa, Feature Editor. (Names listed from right to left). Entertainment and Media Editor, Alain Deen, takes a photo of Elyas Layachi, Managing Editor, taking a photo of Everton Prospere, News Editor, during the # AUPressDay Photo Challenge workshop. Photo taken by Augustine Magapan, North Star staff. Manal Layachi, North Star staff, Elaine Ching, Social Media Manager, Navrosedip Kundlas, POLARIS Editor, and Kimberly Shrestha, Art Editor in the Ruth S. Harley University center. (Names listed from left to right) Photo taken by Shinedip Kundlas, Editor in Chief. North Star staff members, Nora Chery, Rachel Ezeadichie, and Manal Layachi in the Ruth S. Harley University center waiting for the event to start. (Names listed from left to right). BACK TO TOP