Education is a valuable asset, and throughout history, people have prioritized knowledge to grow and develop as people. Recently, the Supreme Court has overturned Affirmative Action, which previously set quotes to force college admissions to accept a certain percentage of minorities every year. Affirmative Action aimed to reduce the wage gap between races and sexes by making college more diverse so graduates would receive higher-paying jobs. Although some perceive college as overpriced and...

Are our pans polluting our waters? The simple answer is yes, precisely, nonstick pans, as they contain a material called PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are synthetic, carbon-based molecules that make up the nonstick coating on the pan. These are especially dangerous because they do not break down in the environment and can remain for decades. Hence, they've been dubbed the "Forever Chemicals." PFAS are also endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with normal hormone functions....

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness: the three fundamental values of the U.S. Constitution, a document in which the Founding Fathers intended the Second Amendment to replace the role of a militia in fear of another tyranny. However, over 200 years later, society has changed. With a standing army, the interpretation and application of "the right to bear arms" has shifted. U.S. citizens must decide the role guns play in the 21st century: whether or not the government should codify laws...