“An Enchanted Summer”: Katharine Lee Bates’ Colorado Journey That Inspired “America the Beautiful”
In Melinda M Ponder’s biography of Bates, Katharine Lee Bates: From Sea to Shining Sea, she writes that upon arriving in
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Fatbergs on the Rise: Cities Battle Massive Sewer Blockages Worldwide
Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting sewers around the world on a colossal scale. Cities are deploying new
Picnic at the River with My Cousin
A few months ago, my cousin and I had a picnic at the river. We brought food, drinks, and snacks
Australian Prime Minister Apologizes to Kylie Minogue Over Podcast Comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview
Our Rizal Filming Experience
Our class had an exciting Rizal filming activity for our project. I was chosen to play the role of Dr.
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as Xbox Division Faces Major Impact in Restructuring
Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs – roughly 2.1% of its workforce – with Xbox to bear a
Participating in the Folk Dance Competition at Isabela State University
Participating in the Folk Dance Competition at Isabela State University was an exciting and unforgettable experience. I was happy to
Shopping with My Friend
Shopping with my friend was a fun and enjoyable experience. We visited different stores, looked at various products, and spent
When Losing Becomes a Strategy: The Strange Logic of Football Rules
Sometimes sporting rules can incentivise teams to behave in ways that appear to defy logic – by actively trying to
Heat Index Hits 45C in US as Climate Raises Fears for World Cup Players
With ‘feels like’ temperatures up to 45C (113F) in parts of the United States this week, some World Cup matches