An Unfolding Tragedy in the Amazon Rainforest
ABLAZE: The world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon, is experiencing one of the worst fires known to date. By Tanner Rowland, Editor The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest and one…
Is obesity a disease?
6/6/13 POLITICS: Should obesity be considered a disease? By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer With the rising obesity level in the United States, scientists are debating whether or not obesity should…
A new form of cancer treatment emerges
HEALTH: Researchers recently developed a new radiation therapy for cancer patients that does not have harmful side effects. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor According to the Centers of Disease Control…
HIV virus cured in baby
7 April 2013 MEDICINE: A medical breakthrough may have resulted in the cure for HIV. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer The cure for the HIV virus may have been discovered.…
iPads versus Androids
7 April 2013 TECHNOLOGY: It is predicted that Android devices will overtake iPads in market share. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor Android devices are beginning to take a bite out…
A new pope takes over
7 April 2013 RELIGION: A new pope becomes head of the Roman Catholic Church. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor For the first time in 600 years, a pope has resigned…
Top cancer-causing foods
5 March 2013 HEALTH: New studies show that certain foods have an effect on cancer growth. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Cancer can be caused by environmental and hereditary factors.…
Riverside strengthens ties with sister city
5 March 2013 UCR: Riverside and its sister city plan to strengthen ties through an educational opportunity with the newly opened UCR Tohoku University Center. By Isabel De La Garza,…
Say hello to the future of education
21 January 2013 EDUCATION: Massive open online courses are sweeping the nation, offering people elite college-level instruction. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor In the near future, people may see only…
Extra pounds may be beneficial
13 January 2013 HEALTH: Being overweight could have some health benefits. By Hannah Lerstad, Staff Writer A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that…