Articles by Laura Valkovic
Free Expression on Campus – A Right for All Students
Constitution Day is here – an occasion for Americans to celebrate and learn about one of the nation’s founding documents…. Read More
Lifeguard Shortage Could Limit Summer Swimming
Summer is here, which means kids and adults across the U.S. are probably planning to spend lots of time at… Read More
Western US Suffering From Harsh Drought
The United States is a large country, which means distant regions might be experiencing different weather events at any time…. Read More
Is it Chicken Kiev or Kyiv? A Scrumptious Spelling Problem
When was the last time you had a spelling test at school? Spelling may seem like a dull topic, but… Read More
World Down Syndrome Day: What It’s About and How to Join In
It’s March 21 – also known as World Down Syndrome Day. The event aims to raise awareness of the genetic… Read More
Beware the Ides of March – But Why?
It’s the Ides of March – also known as March 15. This date is often seen as a bad omen… Read More
US States Hit by Severe ‘Tornado Outbreak’
Six U.S. states have been hit by deadly tornadoes in one of the worst storms seen in recent times. Over… Read More
Eruptions at La Palma and Kilauea Volcanoes
Volcanoes are some of nature’s most dramatic landmarks. Recently, volcanic eruptions have been gaining attention on islands around the world…. Read More
Journalist’s Arrest Raises Free Speech Issue in Belarus
The small Eastern European country of Belarus is right in the middle of an international free speech controversy. While U.S…. Read More
Democrats Come Out on Top
The final results of the November 3, 2020, general election have finally been settled, after months of uncertainty. Joe Biden,… Read More
Auld Lang Syne: The Song Nobody Knows
There are a lot of Christmas carols, but there’s only one New Year’s song: “Auld Lang Syne.” This song was… Read More
The History of Christmas In Literature
Christmas is an old and a young holiday. Christians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago,… Read More