The political dynamics of Washington in recent years have been like an ’80s aerobics routine: full of thrashing and contortions, but with little actual movement. An endless succession of pseudo-“bombshells,” frenzied two-week scandals, and Twitter rampages created a jaded intensity — the perfect spectacle for the smartphone era. But the past […]
Social Media’s Effect on the Coronavirus
In times of isolation, social media serves as a window to the rest of the world. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok– a rising video-sharing social media platform– are being used to bring people together as COVID-19 sweeps the globe. The platforms are being used for the communication of […]
The Rising Tide of Student Research
Despite the heavy emphasis on scores, student research in Taiwan is slowly becoming a staple in high school education. What may be the causes behind it?
A look at COVID: a perspective of the virus’s effect on a local community
The COVID-19 coronavirus has persisted since its first appearance in January 2020, having a large ripple effect from the base of Wuhan, China and spreading across the globe. As time progressed, the impact of the virus was no longer merely an incident that was only observed through the national news […]
Coronavirus and its Impact on Ride-Sharing Buisnesses
In a time where many businesses are seeing stock prices plummet, and revenues at an all time low, ridesharing companies such as Lyft Inc. and Uber have seen a surprising increase in revenue from the coronavirus. Although the increase in profits may seem like a good thing, it leads to […]