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Nobody expected the Japanese soccer team to beat Columbia during this year’s World Cup. As the final whistle blew for their upset victory, you would expect the Japanese people that travelled to Russia to celebrate … Read more

On July 4th, millions of Americans will stop their regularly scheduled lives in order to celebrate the United States’ birthday. On July 4th, 1776, The United States declared itself independent, and almost 250 years later, … Read more

This month people will dance, sing, and celebrate the culture of Puerto Rico. Eight months ago, the island of Puerto Rico suffered through two devastating hurricanes. As June 10th and the National Puerto Rican Day … Read more

It is June! That means summer has officially arrived. Many students get a long vacation from school. Some schools have longer breaks than others. Sometimes, during long breaks, students may forget what they learned over … Read more

The last Monday of May every year is Memorial Day. It is a holiday that dates back to the Civil War. It is a time to remember American soldiers who sacrificed their lives during wars. … Read more

For almost two weeks, school was out in the entire state of West Virginia. It wasn’t a holiday though. Teachers were on strike because they were not being treated fairly by the state government. Teachers … Read more

You may have read about the West Virginia teacher strike and how they managed to get a raise here. But did you know that the person that might have had the biggest influence on the … Read more

Have you noticed how many rallies and marches there have been lately? It seems like every month there’s another big march. Wonder why? Americans have a long history of assembly [gathering together for a cause]. … Read more

Have you ever heard the old phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” Because lemons are sour and lemonade is sweet, the phrase describes making something good out of something bad. Something terrible happened … Read more

Many people agree that one of the strengths of the United States is its diversity. When people move to the United States, they bring along their best traditions. In March, we celebrate one particular group … Read more