Over the summer, I spent a month studying abroad in Spain to experience a new culture and strengthen my Spanish-speaking skills. I was with a program called CIEE, who granted me a scholarship and made this entire experience possible. I stayed in a town called Palma on the island of Mallorca, which is...

The MLB Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game kicked off on July 7th in Cleveland, Ohio. Mets first basemen Pete Alonso won the Derby along with $1 million, as he beat Vald Guerrero Jr. in the final round. Although Alonso won the Derby, the main story was Guerrero’s performance. Although Guerrero...

Early on in the summer, I drove down to Parkway Plaza with my sister to watch the new live-action adaptation of Disney’s Aladdin. The movie was only being offered in “3D IMAX,” and after watching it, I can safely say I have mixed feelings. The performances of the iconic songs in Aladdin’s...

Yard work is a never-ending war. Fighting weeds, stealthy pests to be rooted out, piles of leaves pushing for ground, and branches doing their best to take you out of the fight. It’s never easy to gain the upper hand, but there are ways to fight your garden and win. First, you need to know what...