Every moment could be our last opportunity in life, and this acknowledgement gives weight to our actions while stripping away trivial distractions. A section of the painting “Death And Life” by Gustav Klimt, 1908. This article by student Jack Kapund...
We learn that it is good to share what we have with those less fortunate. But when those around us simply take, important social bonds begin to fray. Two hands beg for help. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock) This article by student Ayira Browne was produced out of News...
Many argue that technology comes with high social and environmental costs. Others say innovation will save our planet. Can both be right? A smart phone sits on a dinner table. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student AyanfeOluwa Ayanlade was produced out...
Language shapes how people perceive each other. Small differences in pronunciation can affect who is welcomed or dismissed. But language can also be a bridge. Two women in conversation. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student Fatma Ezzahra Rziga was...
Tens of millions of people get life-saving treatment thanks to decades of U.S. government funds that have now evaporated. In Africa, this is a wake-up call. A plaque hangs outside a health clinic in Thaba-Tsoeu, Lesotho that acknowledges funding by “The American...
At the World Economic Forum, important people discuss global problems. For the people who live in Davos, it’s a week of cars and people clogging the streets. Davos in Switzerland, site of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. (Photo by Rumir) Editors...
There’s vitamin D for bones, ginkgo biloba for memory, St. John’s wort for your mood, zinc for an immune boost. If it’s all natural, what’s the problem? Vitamin pills. (Photo by photoniko) In 2023, David Mitchener, 89, was admitted to a...
Raising a child with autism carries special challenges. Confronting the ignorance of society shouldn’t be one of them. A Tanzanian flag set against the colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces that signify autism awareness. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by...
This prize-winning student podcast explores how faith and power — forces that can be used for good — may be misused for personal gain. The result is tragic. A photo of the Guyanese rainforest superimposed on a map showing Guyana. (Image adapted from Canva/Getty...
Many teachers find that students can’t learn if they are hungry or cold. But that often means providing food and clothing out of their own pockets. Children eat snacks in a classroom. (Illustration by News Decoder) Ashley teaches Spanish at a public high school...