The Rise of Zoom
By Daniel Amador I am sure you have heard about the communications software called Zoom. Ever since this Covid-19 pandemic began, people all over the world have started using it. It was mainly meant for conferences and meetings, but people also use it for random parties, birthday parties, classes for school, and even weddings! The…
CoronaVirus Part 2: Current Times And What To Do
By Daniel Amador As of Friday the 20th of March, the Mayor of Chicago and Governor of Illinois announced that the State of Illinois will be on shelter-in-place at 5:00 on Saturday the 21 of March, though they were already urging people to stay at home anyway. What this order means is that you can…
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St. Patrick’s Day
By Daniel Amador Many people believe that St. Patrick was just a saint that lived in Ireland, liked sheep, and had something to do with the three-leafed-clover and leprechauns. And though all of those are true (except for the one about leprechauns and clovers, infact, that story was told many years after his death), there…
The Great Migration
Two generations ago, millions of black people moved North into a land of more opportunities. The Great Migration is an important part of Black History, but is seldom mentioned. From 1916 to 1970 is what is known as the Great Migration, a moment that impacted the history of black people in America up to the…
What Is the Mandela Effect?
Have you ever felt like your mind was playing tricks on you? That you may not be remembering something the way it really was? You’re not crazy, you’ve just had a taste of the Mandela Effect. Nelson Mandela, activist, political leader, and former president of South Africa. He was arrested and spent 27 years in…
The Origin of Valentine’s Day
by Ivy Merrill Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship and the joy of having other people in your life. It’s a day of flowers, candy, and cards adorned with hearts. Valentine’s Day is also associated with romance, but the origin of the holiday is far less romantic. There are many theories…