Month: November 2020

On the Field

Comparing the COVID-19 Responses in Each Professional Sports League

How did the NBA safely continue their season during the pandemic, and where did all the other sports leagues go wrong? On March 9, sports were in full swing. Conference tournaments were taking place in college basketball in preparation for March Madness, the NBA and NHL playoff chases were just beginning to heat up, and MLB Spring Training was in its final weeks.  Then, just … Continue reading Comparing the COVID-19 Responses in Each Professional Sports League

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Around the World

The Impact of the Latest Belarusian Election

On August 9th, Belarus re-elected President Alexander Lukashenko for a sixth term, continuing his 26-year Belarusian presidency.  The media reported Lukashenko winning 80% of the votes, causing many Belarusians to question the legitimacy of the election. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the election was marred by “severe restrictions on ballot access… and independent observers…,” along with the intimidation of opposition protesters and … Continue reading The Impact of the Latest Belarusian Election

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Commentary

How Joe Biden Will Change America

The press finally announced the winner of a several-days long election, naming Joseph R. Biden the 46th president of the United States. After four years of Donald J. Trump, what does this mean for our country? Joe Biden currently has racked up over 4.5 million more votes than Trump and holds an almost 80-electoral-point lead over current President Donald Trump according to the Associated Press. … Continue reading How Joe Biden Will Change America

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Around the World

The Clash Between Religious Freedom and Covid Restrictions

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.”  First Amendment, U.S. Constitution The rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases last spring essentially shut down or restricted capacity in every public … Continue reading The Clash Between Religious Freedom and Covid Restrictions

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Potomac Life

My Experience Inside a Voting Precinct

On November 3rd, I spent the day working as an election page in a Fairfax County voting precinct. My day started at 4:50 AM as I arrived at the Kenmore precinct inside the Spring Hill Rec Center gym. 19 other volunteers and I were sworn in and then tasked with setting up the precinct in accordance with social distancing guidelines, and preparing for the doors … Continue reading My Experience Inside a Voting Precinct

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Potomac Life

Potomac’s Surveillance Testing Program: So Far, So Good

Photo Courtesy of Jones Day Since before students even returned to campus, the administration at the Potomac School has implemented various policies to help curb the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the schedule, which separates the Upper School into smaller groups, the school has invested many resources in making sure that everyone in our community will be safe if they decide to … Continue reading Potomac’s Surveillance Testing Program: So Far, So Good

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Around the World

Neuralink and the Future of Harnessing “Brainpower”

Think of your favorite memory. Imagine having the ability to save it, store it, and replay it whenever you felt the slightest feeling of nostalgia. This concept may seem like something out of a Sci-Fi movie or an episode of Black Mirror but, according to Elon Musk, that technology is not far off. Neuralink, founded by Musk in 2016, is a company aiming to advance … Continue reading Neuralink and the Future of Harnessing “Brainpower”

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Entertainment

A Review of Ms. America

Mrs. America, an FX mini-series, tells the story of the activists that championed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the housewives that facilitated its failure. The historical drama shows the clash between iconic feminists, Gloria Steinem, Betty Freidan, and Bella Abzug, and their infamous opponent Phyllis Schlafly, coordinator of the “STOP ERA” movement. The show largely follows the life of Phyllis Schlafly (played by Cate … Continue reading A Review of Ms. America

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