Dear Q&A, Hey, I want to try a new sport with a couple of my friends, but my parents aren’t really supportive. It’s not like they don’t want me to succeed, they just want me to focus more on schoolwork and my other extracurriculars. What should I do? I don’t want to let my friends
Congress has prevented another government shutdown by reaching an agreement that Trump signed on Feb. 15 which keeps the government open through Sept. 30. However, it does not include full funding for Trump’s wall, resulting in Trump declaring a national emergency to build a border wall. The last government shutdown took place over funding for
The House of Representatives voted to terminate President Trump’s declaration of a national state of emergency Feb. 26. The president had proclaimed a national state of emergency over issues related to illegal immigration at the border between the United States and Mexico during a press conference Feb. 15. The House, in which the Democrats hold
From 1976 to 2019, Apple has become an integral part of everyday life for its customers. 43 years ago, Apple released its first computer, the Apple I. This invention was the start of a company that is now valued at over a trillion dollars. The Apple I was a very basic, skin and bones type
Humans have always been fascinated with redefining the laws of nature. From orange carrots, which used to be white, to almost every breed of dog and even to purple tomatoes and frost-resistant trees, humans have been captivated by manipulating nature for their benefit. Humans have been working to transform DNA for thousands of years. However,
YouTuber and conspiracy theorist Shane Dawson released two videos in a series about various conspiracies. His channel is made up of mainly conspiracy videos, on the topics of pop culture, well-known companies, and even historical events. After his newly published video called “Conspiracy Theories with Shane Dawson,” was released some of the companies in question
Feb. 14 marked one year since the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Valentine’s Day, which should be a happy occasion, is now dedicated to remembering the 17 lives lost in this tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Those who lost their lives during the Parkland shooting have not been forgotten; in the past
It was supposed to be the most luxurious of music festivals, or at least that’s what the 5,000 people who bought tickets to Fyre Festival thought. Less than six months after the festival infamously flopped, leaving co-creator Billy McFarland in federal prison for six years on charges of $26 million fraud, Netflix has released a
“I will build a great, great wall on our southern border and I’ll have Mexico pay for that wall.” These are the words of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump that became the foundation for his 2016 presidential campaign’s stance on Mexico. Now, nearly four years after he declared it to thousands of his supporters, his promise
Harvard-Westlake’s (HW) middle school campus sits between some of the busiest freeways and canyon roads in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, getting to school in the morning can be a struggle every single day for students. According to the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles has held its position as the city with the country’s worst