Whale Crisis in Japan
Xander Sharpe, Columnist
June 6, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment, World
Whales are one of the ocean’s largest and most majestic animals. They have many important roles in the ocean’s ecosystem, according to Whale Facts. One of their roles is to help keep the food chain stable so some species of animals, mainly krill, don’t overpopulate this massive body of water. If ...
Lurking Lionfish
Max Larsen, Columnist
June 6, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment
According to Fox, researchers in Bonita Springs, FL, say that “there are invaders in [their] Gulf waters.” With lionfish being more native to the Pacific Ocean, they have many more predators that are able to keep populations in check. These fish have adapted to move towards the Florida Gulf, wher...
Save the Sharks
Reese Bennett, Columnist
May 31, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment
Many people fear common things, such as spiders, the dark, or heights. One huge common fear is of the ocean, or in particular, sharks. Sharks are generally pretty scary looking, and some, like the goblin shark, are even downright atrocious. Sharks host a mouth full of multiple rows of razor-sharp te...
How To Be $36 Million in Debt at 15
Conner McMillan, Columnist
May 24, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment
An Oregon youth, nameless because he’s a minor, owes millions in wildfire damage. According to CNN, he owes exactly $36,618,330.24 for all the damage. The 15-year-old was suspected of starting a forest fire in Sept. 2017. It’s said that the teen had been throwing fireworks into the forest whe...
Potential Solution to Plastic Pollution
Ethan Hurlburt, Columnist
May 18, 2018
Filed under Features, Technology, The Environment
Every day, millions of people around the world use plastics. They’re present in everything from water bottles to grocery bags. It’s safe to say that plastic has become an everyday part of our lives. This isn’t particularly a bad thing for us; plastic is used for diabetics and the use of dispo...
Rescue the Reef
Xander Sharpe, Columnist
May 4, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment
Australia is best known for its beautiful coral reefs. The most famous of them, however, is the Great Barrier Reef. According to Live Science, over two million tourists from all over the world visit this reef every year. There’s one problem though; the reef is dying from warm water temperatures cause...
Combating Climate Change
Evelyn Streit, Columnist
May 2, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment, World
It has been common knowledge in the scientific community for a while now that climate change has been warming up the Earth. This can have many negative effects, and as we look towards the future, is a problem that needs to be addressed. Climate change by definition is a change in the overall climate ...
The Fermi Paradox
Griffin Sonnemann-Creed, Columnist
February 23, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment
Civilization is a strange thing. While one may take it for granted in this day and age, the idea of a modern society only sprang up in the last few thousand years. However, the Earth has been around for billions of years, with every event culminating in humanity’s dominance of the planet. Yet the question...
Crashing in the Canyon
Meghan Tuzzolino, Columnist
February 16, 2018
Filed under Features, Health, The Environment
The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most beautiful and popular tourist locations. However, looks can be deceiving. About 4.5 million people visit the Grand Canyon each year, and an average of 12 people die there annually, according to park statistics. The deaths can be attributed to anything from ...
New Species of Asexual Crayfish Spreads Throughout World
Griffin Sonnemann-Creed, Columnist
February 14, 2018
Filed under Features, The Environment
The crayfish, also known as a crawdad, crawfish, yabby, or “tasty tiny lobster,” is a type of freshwater crustacean prominent throughout many of the world’s river ecosystems. They are an integral part of the local systems, often feeding on tiny fish, plant matter, and even other crayfish. Howeve...