Current Events
As the month of May goes along, a very special upcoming holiday for all moms is celebrated. Mother's Day is a very important holiday where moms are appreciated all over the world. But how was Mother's Day created? Who created this special day?
April 24, 2024, was the capital's annual Youth Service Bureau (YSB) Day. This event was created by The Connecticut Youth Services Association (CYSA) and shows each youth service bureau and the work they have done for the community. This event also promotes the well-being of the state's youth, families, and children.
The British Family has had quite a hectic start to 2024, leaving people world wide confused, suspicious, and saddened as the declining health of two royal family members has led to difficulties related to public appearances.
The holy month of Ramadan is observed by over a billion people around the world, including many in our own school. What is Ramadan, and what makes the month so special to the Muslims that observe it?
Earlier this month, Alabama’s governor signed a law that protects IVF clinics. What does this mean for IVF families and the future of reproductive healthcare?
Every year on March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day to honor the role of women both historically and in society today.
Learn about the history of Daylight Savings time as you prepare to spring your clocks forward for the Spring.
This holiday is the definition of love. But what if I told you that it never started this way, instead, the celebration originated from the death of Saint Valentine?
We all know that it isn't a complete Valentine's Day gift without some good candy to go with it. When were some of the most popular Valentine's Day candies created, and how did they become some of the world's favorite sugary treats?
As we move into the New Year after various holiday celebrations, many people who celebrate Christmas have already gotten rid of their Christmas tree after only having it up for a few weeks. Despite the short amount of time Christmas trees are used for, their prices have increased dramatically in recent years.
Recently, America's former first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away after living an extremely fulfilling life, having played an important role in her husband's politics and been an important activist in her own right.
The popular video chat site, Omegle, which was first introduced in March 2009, was shut down earlier this year on November 8th. It was first created to match and connect strangers from around the world, but sadly turned into a platform that allowed child predators to exploit children.
The College of Saint Rose suddenly announced earlier this month that they would be shutting down, leaving thousands of students without a school to go to next year. Why did the College of Saint Rose have to close their doors? What does the future hold for these students?
Duolingo recently expanded past its renowned language lessons and introduced the Math and Music modules. What should we expect from Duolingo's groundbreaking update?
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is an important tradition in Latin American culture where families come together to celebrate and honor the memory of their loved ones who have passed away.
Halloween has taken a modern turn from its ancient origins. Today, many dress up as a variety of fictional characters as well as real life people and go around their block asking for candy. But exactly how do the Celtic traditions of the past tie into modern day costumes and candy?
Three weeks after Kevin McCarthy's historic ousting as the House Speaker, fellow party-member Mike Johnson is voted in.
Duolingo recently made a questionable change to the design of its mobile app logo. What is going on with our favorite green owl?
This month, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position, leaving many relieved and worried Republicans in the wake of this historic event.
A crisis is unfolding in the North African country of Sudan and there are currently people fleeing the country and seeking refuge from the disaster. But what caused this sudden crisis, and what effect does it have on the rest of the world?
If you are looking to travel somewhere for spring break but aren’t sure where this article will tell you everything you need to know.
This month marks the thirty sixth year of Women’s History Month. How did this month come to be?
3D printed houses are soon to become a much more significant part of our society. They are already appearing in multiple states because of the cost benefits and ease of production.
Late on Monday, May 2nd, there was a leak of Supreme Court documentation hinting that the court would rule in direct opposition of Roe v. Wade.
May marks the beginning of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This month-long holiday is meant as a time to celebrate their history and culture.
As of July 1, 2024, schools, universities, and restaurants will no longer be permitted to use single-use styrofoam products. With Connecticut’s landfills growing at a concerningly rapid rate, this bill is intended to reduce that rate as styrofoam is non-recyclable and significantly contributes to landfills.
Troy Kotsur, a deaf actor, won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie CODA. In the Academy’s 94-year history, only two deaf people have won Oscars, with 35 years between those wins.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, hate against the Asian community skyrocketed. In a poll conducted in the pandemic, about 1 in 4 Americans of different races witnessed Asians being held responsible for the spread of COVID.
With a single glance over our world, one will without a doubt see that foreign policy and international constructivism in consideration to democracy is decaying at a dramatic pace. The last decade has shown us glimpses of the creeping shadows of the past slowly entrenching themselves within our day-to-day lives.
With so much attention on Ukraine, let’s also talk about Palestine, Libya, Yemen, Syria, and Somalia, where people are being bombed and regularly threatened. Little attention seems to be placed on these countries, whose inhabitants have been suffering for a long time.
Florida’s House and Senate have recently passed a bill that would bar classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity, effectively stopping discussions of LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
People have started calling out the Olympics after Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva was allowed to compete after a failed drug test despite many other competitors being disqualified.
By now you’ve probably heard of Wordle. Created by Josh Wardle, this game has taken the world by storm. But what's its history?
Controversy came at a Cheshire Board of Education meeting on Thursday, February 17th, the first meeting following Dr. Solan’s announcement that the mask mandate would be lifted on March 1st.
The Texas abortion law, enacted on May 19, 2021, bans abortions after heart activity can be detected in an embryo, which occurs approximately six weeks into a pregnancy. As of January 18th, the case is going to the Supreme Court.
As COVID surges again, teachers and public school staff across the state protested current safety conditions.
The White House Press Secretary has announced that the White house will not send an official US delegation to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, as a way to condemn China's Uighur genocide.
West Side Story was realeased on December 10th, only a few weeks after the original lyricist passed away.
Winter the dolphin, star of the Dolphin Tale movie series passed away November 11, 2021 at sixteen years old. She died surrounded by her caretakers and supporters as a result of a gastrointestinal abnormality.
This year's Met Gala theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, focusing on how fashion in America has developed throughout the years because of both social and political justice movements. This theme could be interpreted in many different ways; some designers hit the mark while others failed completely.
During the varsity football home game on Friday, Sept. 24, Westport students claimed to have heard anti-Semitic and racist chants from the CHS student section. Following the game, no evidence to support the accusations of anti-Semitic behavior has been found, officials say.
On September 11, 2021, Gabby Petito was reported missing after going on a trip with her fiance. Since then, people have been pouring over the news and trying to find out what happened to her. But Petito is not the only person who has gone missing this year.
In recent days, driving around the Town of Cheshire, I’ve realized there are quite the variety of opinions on issues relating to human rights, climate change, and political candidates. The interesting part; these views have taken shape on a rectangular, plastic sign or flag on the resident's properties.
Read about retired U.S. Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., who was recently honored for his service.
While racism against Asian Americans has spiked following the spread of COVID-19, it is not a new occurrence.
An explainer on what is going on in the world's largest democracy.
Find out about what President Biden has done to change the country so far.
Learn about a hot new steakhouse coming soon to Cheshire!