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Exploring STEM education

Sophia Liu, Rachna Mohan, Ellie Noh, and Matthew Rentezelas • December 23, 2022

This package explores the nuisances of STEM education - the drawbacks and the benefits. We take a cumulative look at the evolution of STEM education, including the history of these subjects in the US, the implementation of these practices, and the effect...

Birth rates decline around the world

Aaralyn Camp, Eastside Staff • October 30, 2022

In a 1950s household, the average family would have seven seats around the dinner table, two for the parents and five for the kids. Now, the average family has less than three children per household. Overpopulation is so emphasized that the...

Thor: The Dark World tops its prequel

Keshav Amaro (’15)/ Eastside Opinions Editor • November 19, 2013

Judging by first impressions of Marvel’s newest movie poster, Thor: The Dark World looked like another cliché and typical comic book action movie. Fortunately, this movie is far from that. The movie has a generally simplistic plot with a very clear...

Participation in the Fifa World Cup throws North Korea into famine

Diana Yu (’11) / Global Commentary Editor • July 12, 2010

As the 2010 Fifa World Cup draws to a close, it is quite interesting to reflect on its spirited combination of diplomacy and soccer. While there were many upsets this year, perhaps the most shocking and strange was the North Korean soccer team’s announcing...