IMSA: A Powerhouse for Aurora’s GDP
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has become more than just an institution striving for academic excellence–it catalyzes economic growth in Aurora. Since its establishment in 1985, IMSA has not…
Economy
2024 Global Predictions: The Next Turbulent Year
2023 was wild. Like absolutely, one of the wildest years in modern history. And much of this is going to continue into 2024. So without further ado, here are my…
The Crashing Real Estate of China
I grew up in Shanghai, China, and for the first years of my life, housing wasn’t a big issue. The city was rapidly expanding, and houses were easy to come…
The U.S.’s Debt Ceiling Crisis
Alongside the ongoing issue of the COVID-19 pandemic and two infrastructure bills, concerns about exceeding the debt ceiling now loom over Congress. On September 28, 2021, U.S Secretary Janet Yellen…
16 Days that Changed America
On October 1st, the U.S. government began a shutdown that ultimately lasted over two weeks. The new fiscal year was set to start on October 1st, which meant that the…
Are We in Decline?
By Agnel Philip, Sports Staff Writer As I watched the presidential election develop, certain things became evident. First, this was an ugly election. Second, this was the clearest that the…